Top 10: Cars, SUVs Ideal for Winter Priced at Under $5,000 for 2019-2020

Ford Ranger ou Mazda B4000

The Ford Ranger (its twin, the B Series from Mazda is also a viable choice BTW) returned to Ford’s new-vehicle lineup in 2019, but with a starting price north of $30,000 that new version is simply not attainable for those on a tight budget.

Meanwhile, many are those who swear by small pickups, and a first-generation version of the Ranger (production of which ended in 2011) is a great choice, with maintenance costs relatively low due to the abundance of parts available on the market. As for reliability, that’s not really a factor here.

Of course, this being a utility vehicle, we recommend getting your potential purchase fully inspected before you sign on the dotted line. Take care when shopping, because that first-generation Ranger pickup was also produced in a two-wheel-drive configuration.

“… it's not as modern and spacious as its competitors, but it still shines when performing small tasks. The extremely attractive price has certainly helped the Ranger become more popular. Maybe consumers have realized that they can be perfectly happy with a pickup truck, no matter when it was last redesigned.”

- From Auto123’s original review of the 2007 Ford Ranger Sport