What do you think of the 1983 - 88 Ford Ranger design w/the 2.0 - 2.3 Liter OHC (pinto) engines?

I'm just wondering. I use to own an 84 model w/a 2.3L in it and it seems like an easy to fix and reliable truck so I want to purchase another one that I seen off the internet for like a 1,000 dollars.

That 2.3 liter four-cylinder motor was produced 1974-2011 -- which mean lots out there, with parts available.
You can get a remanufactured motor with a 100,000 mile warranty for under $2K

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