Is this truck worth purchasing?

JACKSON165

MEMBER
1998 FORD RANGER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Hey, I don't have a car but i am looking at buying a truck, i found one but it has a lot of miles, just wondering your opinion i will send link to craigslist post below and owner said i could have it for $6,000.00 because he knows me, just want to hear a professional opinion. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/camano-island-1998-ford-ranger-4x4/7345997893.html

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,640 POSTS

Hi,

I looked at the listing and the truck looks really nice. However, I can tell you they are known to have rust issues. I'm not sure where you are located and if that is even a problem for you.

Now, with that many miles it may still run okay, but what I always tell people is everything on the vehicle also has that many miles. The engine or transmission could fail at any time, sensors, bearings, exhaust, electrical, vacuum hoses, cooling system issues, water pump, and so on can fail.

Today's vehicles can get a lot of miles on them, but just remember, the truck is 23 years old and already has a lot of miles. Chances are you will be putting money into it.

As far as price, that's a tough call without being there to see what the vehicle really is. I live in PA, and they are going for about half that price, but they often times have rust issues.

Let me know if there are any specific questions you have.

Take care,

Joe