I might be in the market for a new vehicle. I wasn't planning on doing it until sometime mid-next year (my current truck will be paid off in February) but I just kinda started looking and if I can get a good deal, I might pull the trigger early.

The biggest thing will be what I can get in trade on my truck, hopefully enough to pay it off and have $3 or $4K to put towards the new vehicle, plus a couple of thousand in cash.

My last 2 trucks have been ford Ranger 4WD's and I absolutely love them. From a few e-mails with a Ford dealership though it appears that the 2011 model year will be the end of the Ranger. Only problem is that the prices of the 2011 Rangers seems rather high compared to what I paid for my last two trucks. I'm also looking at the Tacoma from Toyota as well, which I have always thought was a good looking truck.

I'd rather stay with the mid-size truck instead of full-sized and would prefer to stay away from Government Motors/Dodge.

Anyone have any recommendations knowing my preferences now?