166k v6 3.0l

Discussion in '3.0 Engine' started by dehcamster, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. dehcamster

    dehcamster New Member

    im looking to buy a ranger with 166k on it. whats the average life expectancy of these trucks engines? i know they can go on for longer, but would this be worth buying?
     
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  3. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    What year? Trim package? Price? Is it beat up? My old 94 had like 240*** before I crashed it. As long as you take of it it should last but if the previous owner ripped on it all the time I would stay away.
     
  4. OP
    dehcamster

    dehcamster New Member

    its a 94' splash ranger, mostly hwy miles, clean, and everything is in good running condition. the whole car is $2995 so pretty cheap. not sure what its running on, but it looks like the wheels are a little bigger than stock
     
  5. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    I would check blue book value. That sounds a little high for a truck that old with that many miles.
     
  6. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Agreed and go over it with a fine toothed combe, take a mechanic with you
     
  7. OP
    dehcamster

    dehcamster New Member

    ok thanks guys
     
  8. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    I don't wanna see you get beat. Get the blue book value and start with that. You can only go down from there.
     
  9. OP
    dehcamster

    dehcamster New Member

    thanks for the help dude
     
  10. cgk60

    cgk60 New Member

    I had 268,000 on my 87 2.9 4x4, still ran good when I sold it.
     
  11. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    Damn that's awesome
     
  12. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!


    Thats REAL good! I am sure it was maintained well!
     
  13. cgk60

    cgk60 New Member

    I started using Amsoil in it when the truck had 41,000 on it. Used Amsoil in the diff, transfer case and tranny. It pays to use good oil.
     
  14. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Excellent!
     
  15. Solesbee24

    Solesbee24 ranger freak

    My 98 3.0 has almost 186,000 on it and it still starts up and has plenty of power to spare! If it has the 3.0 i would consider it i stand by this motor its mean and sounds mean as well i do regular oil changes and keep up on the plugs, wires, and belt system so she a tough truck
     
  16. Captured Time

    Captured Time watch this and hold on


    this^^^ man i got a 2000 3.0 4x4 with just under 96000 and already put new heads into it
     
  17. Jwad00

    Jwad00 New Member

    My 99 3.0L 5 speed 4wd is at 266,180 and not a dash light on or a single mechanical problem. I love my truck! Wish it had more power though :(
     

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