Live up in North North California. I've had just Rangers. Really liked them, but got tired of not having a V8. Planned on putting a V8 in it. Figured getting an F150 with a V8 made more sense and would be more cost effective. Finally got an 04 F150 XLT 5.4L V8 last week and I'm loving having a V8. I going to build it into a prerunner. First will be be putting a 1-piece front clip and fiberglass bedsides. Then wheels and cage bumper to bumper. Finally will be the suspension. Might do a Banks PowerPack system.