Might be looking for a UTV. Which dealer has the best prices around B'ham. Not afraid to drive a couple hundred miles to save $$ if it's worth it. Thanks for the input.
don't know if you are dead set on a ranger but you may take a look at the Honda SXS. My dad has one and it tackles these ol nasty steep mountains without a problem, you almost have to give it gas coming down the mountain the engine breaking does so well.