I purchased a brand new 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 5spd in August of 2001 and sold it in December 2002 to purchase the Z3 coupe.

I enjoyed driving it but it was extremely slow! It had some trouble going up hills in the winter, but never slid out of control due to the complete lack of power. This is also the car I taught my wife to drive manual in. Not an easy learner!