Harvest Gold Metallic is the color of this 1999 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab, and it looks great. Unfortunately, the headlights look like they’re almost a similar color, but it should be easy to bring those back to life again. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist in one of the great wine cities in America: Walla Walla, Washington, and they’re asking a whopping $17,000! Here is the original listing, and thanks to Curvette for the tip!
I’m not sure where the $17,000 asking price came from, but with a few “minor” exterior imperfections, I can’t imagine anyone paying that price, especially for a 2WD Ranger with an automatic. Maybe that’s the “Honey, I’m trying to sell it!” price? It’s a nice one, but it isn’t perfect, and for this price, it should come with 10 or 12 cases of Washington state wine. Here is a 1999 Ranger brochure.
The XLT came with 15″ silver-painted steel, styled wheels, as seen here. We don’t get to see inside the bed, unfortunately, and there are no underside photos. The seller doesn’t mention rust at all, only saying that the interior and exterior are both in excellent condition, but there are a few minor imperfections on the exterior. The third-generation Ranger was made from 1997 through 2011 here, and through 2012 in South America and Mexico.
The SuperCab configuration is my personal favorite, giving more than enough inside storage space to keep your luggage and other valuables somewhat hidden, but not having an entire extra two full-sized doors that a lot of us don’t need. We don’t get to see the rear jump seats folded down, but it looks clean and tidy inside from both sides. Well, other than that glass on the floor under the front passenger seat. How did they miss that while taking that photo?
The engine could have used a two-hour detail to give the appearance of a $17,000, 27-year-old 2WD truck. This is the 3.0-liter OHV V6, which in 1999 had 145 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent through a four-speed automatic with a column selector to the rear wheels. A 4.0-liter V6 would have been nice at this price. They say that this truck has been carefully maintained and everything works as it should. Any thoughts on this wine country Ranger?
Good write-up SG. I agree that just a bit of effort (detailing underhood, no stray objects in the interior) and a bit of money (new headlights aren’t expensive), would improve the presentation.
Beyond that, Rangers are well-proven little trucks. An extended cab low-mileage example is desirable, even in 2WD form.
I agree with Bob and Scotty, a little time detailing would go a long way on a solid truck like this. I do think those headlights could be cleaned up. I always enjoy seeing the brochures too, thanks Scotty.
SG, your signature new car brochure inclusion is classic and always appreciated. It’s a bet though that you considered showing this as a CUV or something different via a Photoshop type app a well.
These were the best selling small trucks of the time but as 3td gen they were getting a little more complicated. My SIL thoroughly enjoys his base 4 cylinder 2.3L 4spd 1984 Ranger for its simplicity of maintenance, drivability and lack of geegaws, and made a point when he said It’s no wonder that Ford is banking on model name recognition to sell their new ones though they’ve absolutely no resemblance.
At this asking price, it should include 10-12 cases of Horsepower Vineyards 2022 Syrah, maybe, but you most likely nailed it with the Duress Sale idea. Too, the claim of it being well maintained was belied by the broken window glass remnants, the lack of detailing under the hood and yellowed headlight lenses. Just 10 minutes with a rag and a tube of some cheap gritty toothpaste would help those headlights!
Hope you get to keep your truck, pal, if that’s what you’re trying for.
It’s nice, but how many potential buyers exist at that price level or close to it? There are a lot of trucks from that era or newer priced well this trucks $17,000 asking price.
Steve R