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I actually like the Ranger. And I didnt think the price was too bad. You can get into a Ranger Lariat 4x4 for around $35k.
The Ecoboost 4 cyl engine should stomp everything in its class.
If I didnt want a full size the new ranger would have been it for sure.
Towing capacities are close but the Ranger has 400 lbs more payload than the highest Tacoma (but thats an arguement like we see here often, where if you need X amount of payload or towing then get a Superduty, not a F150). I have seen many good looking new Rangers, but looks are subjective.
I don't hate the new Rangers, I'm just disappointed they used the global Ranger platform without making the front end look more stout. I also just miss the simplicity of the Rangers of old. I still have this 2001, I'm a Ranger guy at heart.
Been a Ranger fan and owned 3 from the 80-90s. The new Ranger though is not a smaller vehicle at all compared to what I am interested in, a RCSB. The least optioned "smallest" new Ranger is bigger that my 2017 RCSB in every way except a few inches of width. Heavier, longer, the Ranger only beats it by a few inches width and height.
A Tacoma is the same in most of my comparison. I'd love a new Ranger like my 1995 RCSB 4x4, but if it is going to be as large as my F150 I'll stay in that. KM
Been a Ranger fan and owned 3 from the 80-90s. The new Ranger though is not a smaller vehicle at all compared to what I am interested in, a RCSB. The least optioned "smallest" new Ranger is bigger that my 2017 RCSB in every way except a few inches of width. Heavier, longer, the Ranger only beats it by a few inches width and height.
A Tacoma is the same in most of my comparison. I'd love a new Ranger like my 1995 RCSB 4x4, but if it is going to be as large as my F150 I'll stay in that. KM
True, but the Ranger is also 1/2 ton like the F150.
A Ridgeline tried to pass me once....once. Showed them why the F-150 is the #1 truck. Well, at least they saw the great taillights and that huge Platinum badge.
True, but the Ranger is also 1/2 ton like the F150.
1/2 ton class, but max payload is 1200 pounds more for a F150. The mid size designation makes little sense to me. The only true smaller dimension including weight is exterior height and interior width.
I like the Ranger it's just too big for me to justify, and the F150 has better performance in practically every aspect. If Ford ever offers a basic RCSB to begin with. and put it on a diet, I'd certainly change my mind. Imagine a small cab aluminum bodied Ranger with a 2.7, what fun! KM
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