 Honestly, I was out looking at 
a Tacoma but just couldn't get over 
that front end and I found the Toyota 
dealers were just too proud of their 
trucks.  Went by the Ford dealer on the 
way home and set my eyes on a loaded 
Ranger Edge.  I got more serious when I 
found out my brother-in-law had a 2000 
Ranger with 87,000 miles and the only 
problem he's encountered has been a 
sensor replacement, $34.00.  I was 
really sold when the dealer came $4000 
off the list.  Drove it back to St. 
Louis that same week end and by the end 
of the trip, I noticed the truck really 
coming alive with personality, looks, 
handling.  Matched with the auto and 
4.10 ratio gears you c