I need a truck for my line of work and prefer not to have to drive any of the gas guzzling large models which are being pushed by automakers. The Ford Ranger was discontinued a few years ago but they are still fairly common and easy to find and they are one of the last of the small pickup trucks that are available in the US market.

This 1999 Ranger has been my best friend in a truck. It is reliable, sturdy, and enjoyable to drive. It helped me get to my 20 mile commute for 9 years, helped me build my backyard shed, and move my first daughter into school. It's a fun solo ride but can be used for many other purposes. I truly enjoyed it. It is made for someone who needs to haul lots of crap but enjoys the rugged adventure of a ranger. Gas mileage was okay, but it's a sturdy truck, so it's not a Prius. All of the handling is great, look is great (mine was red), and it lasted me a good amount of years, for which I sold it to my teenage neighbor .