Gauging Interest

[Ranger_XL]

I am contemplating whether to sell my 1995 Ford Ranger XL (Standard Cab, M5OD, 2.3 Lima I4, 4x4, Long Bed, 4.10 Rear); I keep it mainly due to its inherent rarity, more so with the long-bed option, albeit it was only driven 184 miles last year. It is turn-key, roadworthy, inspected, and bearing a clear title.

 

[Uncle Gump]

It's hardly worth plating and insuring it all year for that kind of mileage.

 

[Shran]

If it was older I would suggest looking into whether or not you can get historic plates... would imagine 1995 would be too new though. In South Dakota we can get historic plates that do not expire and are only $15, but the vehicle has to be over 25 years old and there are some restrictions on what it can be used for.

I put those on my F150 and three of my Rangers...they only see maybe a few hundred miles of road a year, saves me $46 per vehicle per year in registration fees. Insurance is cheap, liability is only about $11 per month per vehicle.

 

[Dirtman]

The 4 cylinder 4x4s were definitely rare, but kinda because nobody wanted them in the first place lol. Not making fun of you or the truck or anything but to get top dollar for it you'd need to find a buyer who knows exactly how rare it is.

 

[sheep herder]

If it was older I would suggest looking into whether or not you can get historic plates... would imagine 1995 would be too new though. In South Dakota we can get historic plates that do not expire and are only $15, but the vehicle has to be over 25 years old and there are some restrictions on what it can be used for.

I put those on my F150 and three of my Rangers...they only see maybe a few hundred miles of road a year, saves me $46 per vehicle per year in registration fees. Insurance is cheap, liability is only about $11 per month per vehicle.

A 1995 is now 26 years old.

 

[Shran]

A 1995 is now 26 years old.

Derp. You are right, my math today! I meant 30 years, I don't know where I got 25 since my 92 Explorer isn't eligible till next year.

The 4 cylinder 4x4s were definitely rare, but kinda because nobody wanted them in the first place lol. Not making fun of you or the truck or anything but to get top dollar for it you'd need to find a buyer who knows exactly how rare it is.

That truck in nice condition is something I would pay top dollar for. That, the same truck in SCSB configuration, or a SCSB 4.0 4x4. But I am one of those oddball nutcases that likes things like that

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Me too.

 

[sheep herder]

Derp. You are right, my math today! I meant 30 years, I don't know where I got 25 since my 92 Explorer isn't eligible till next year.

Some states do use 25 years for antique status. I always thought 25 was standard but I guess not.