The Ford Ranger has been America’s best-selling compact pickup for 17 years running. While the entry-level pickups from other manufacturers have moved up in size, roominess, features and refinement, the Ranger remains the only real compact pickup.

The 2008 Ranger Super Cab 4X4 is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger compact pickup, available in 7 trims, ranging from the 126-in. WB XL Styleside 2 Door to the 126-in. WB FX4 Off-Road Styleside 4 Door.Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 207-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2008 Ranger Super Cab 4X4 is a carryover from 2007.FX4 option well worth the price. Great off road and good in town. Interior is perfect for a off road truck. Compact size makes for easy manuevering, parking. Roomy extended cab. Tank-like build quality. Excellent and very functional dash layout (everything in easy reach). Modern touches (e.g. iPod/aux input) in an otherwise classic pickup.
For anybody looking for a classic compact truck, without pretense, of just right”size and certainly impeachable build quality – Ranger warrants a solid look.