what yaer is the best? as far as strength in the frame and so on. i have about 5-6k to spend and am going to be selling my car to buy a truck. its either between a ranger or a tacoma.

if it not to late i thing the best is the first gen rangers 83-88

uhh..I am new to the forum and was considering buying a ranger also, possibbly a 1995-1997 model and was curious if the 2.3L four cylinder was a good choice, I am a student so wanted something good on gas. I also plan on lowering thetruck and putting some late model mustang wheels on it. notvery familiar with Fords; mainly chevys,toyotas