I want advice if I should buy this Ford Ranger-Any opinion is great?

I got my license a few months ago and am about to get a car, I really like this 97 Ford Ranger XLT crew cab 4.0 4x4 v6 and wondering if it is worth $3100 seeing as it has 187000 miles on it. I think its worth it cause I like working on cars but my parents are skeptical and I would really like some advice on convincing them with some good arguments of you think the truck is good.

An 18 year old vehicle with 4WD is something just asking for trouble! You may like "working on cars" but unless you have lots of $$ and the proper tools, you won't like working on that one… Sorry, but there's only a "no" vote here

TOO MUCH $$… I had several Rangers… With that many miles, on a "baby truck"… Maybe $2000 if its in top shape