I'm currently driving an '07 regular cab Ranger, and refuse to give it up, It's perfect for me. In 10 years when it finally gives up the ghost, I'll likely get a Maverick.
I'm a single man with no kids, and I'm removing the back seat and passenger seat just for my 2 day fishing trips lol. The Thule roof basket for longer fishing trips.
It's perfect logic. You're buying a pretty expensive car that all you can do is drive it. It does nothing else for you.
And who on earth pays $6000 for a paint job!?
Very good information indeed. And remember also it doesn't matter how much money you do have, buying a vehicle isn't an investment, it's a liability.
Regardless of resale value, you lose.
I've beat the system (and the banks) somewhat, by looking after my vehicle from day one....and driving...
I don't classify myself as an overlander, but I guess I could be one. I drive to some pretty precarious locations for multi-day fly fishing, hunting and hiking outings. I travel alone and don't take a ridiculous amount of gear. But there's food, cooler, fishing gear, sleeping accommodations...
Glad to see someone using their head! After seeing the Sport Badlands on the Rubicon Trail and Moab, I'd say you made the wise choice.
I spec'd out a base 2 door with Sasquatch.....$52 000 (Canadian, but still).
I'm going MY2021 Ranger though. Probably XL FX4, but I'll wait to see Tremor...