If you're looking for something reasonable and reliable for a first truck AND you can turn a wrench.
Check out the local craiqslist for a 3.0 or 4.0 ohv Ford Ranger. Stay away from the SOHC.
There's typically a few that need a head or head gaskets. 500-1000.00 and throw a 100-500.00 at it. Bottom ends are typically good for 300,000 miles.
Cheap first truck that a guy can get his money out of a year or two later, if not make a little bit.
