my new (to me) 02 ranger xl

[ezernut9mm]

so i finally got rid of the mustang and got something more practical. 2.3, 5 speed with a/c. nothing else. it's been great so far. oh, and no mods. not now or not ever.

[forrestbump]

Nice Ranger Chris!

One of the most economical and trouble free vehicles I've ever owned was my 1984 Ranger similarly equipped to yours...wish I'd kept it...sigh...

[ezernut9mm]

thanks larry. it seems ok so far. i've had it about a month and i really like it for a commuter. i have taken one 250 mile round trip in it and it was still ok. i could have used some cruise control action on that one though.

[AlleyCat]

Nice looking truck Chris. Funny, the other day I was talking to my daughter about getting another vehicle as both a backup for my 96 and something she could use time to time. I was considering a car but she suggested a little truck like my friend Warren drives which happens to be a Ranger. I might have to look around a bit.

[george worley]

My Son bought a 93 Ranger in 97 with the 4 cly engine and 5-speed,He drove it almost 200 thousand miles and only had to replace tires,brakes,timing belt,clutch,etc. He drove it hard.He sold it in 08 for $1000 and it still ran good except the body was kind of rough. I'm sorry to see Ford drop the Ranger line.

[MrMajestyk]

My Son bought a 93 Ranger in 97 with the 4 cly engine and 5-speed,He drove it almost 200 thousand miles and only had to replace tires,brakes,timing belt,clutch,etc. He drove it hard.He sold it in 08 for $1000 and it still ran good except the body was kind of rough. I'm sorry to see Ford drop the Ranger line.

I know a few people...same story

Indestructible is what comes to mind

[cowbay]

I have owned 8 rangers over the years for work at my company. And as Majestyk says indestructable they are. The lowest mileage ranger we had to date was 280K. No real problems at all they run forever. Looks like brand new.
Not to go off topic I can not believe Ford is not bringing the world ranger to the states. I am reading about how the diesel motor one is getting 35-37 real world driving MPG.

[fomocoguy]

Nice looking ranger! No mods, huh? Not even lowering it a couple inches? I know you've thought about it already....

[ezernut9mm]

lowering and wheels...i must resist. i need to start bringing the bottom line on my bank account back up, and not down!

[woods]

I have owned 8 rangers over the years for work at my company. And as Majestyk says indestructable they are. The lowest mileage ranger we had to date was 280K. No real problems at all they run forever. Looks like brand new.
Not to go off topic I can not believe Ford is not bringing the world ranger to the states. I am reading about how the diesel motor one is getting 35-37 real world driving MPG.

Highly doubt we will ever see it...sort of like the diesel, Toyota pickup. I am really terrible about business and what would actually sell, but I really think they are missing a huge market by not giving as a small truck with a diesel.

[ezernut9mm]

i think the reasoning was cost and the high demand for the f150 over here. from what i read, a tricked out diesel ranger would be in the upper 30k range and that is what very well equipped f150 goes for.

[woods]

i think the reasoning was cost and the high demand for the f150 over here. from what i read, a tricked out diesel ranger would be in the upper 30k range and that is what very well equipped f150 goes for.

Yeah, that's out of line.

[ezernut9mm]

here's one good quick read:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/10 ... -heres-why

[woods]

Maybe they should make a diesel F150 for North America. Of course...the issue there, the real issue, is that North America has the strictest emission mandates for diesels in the world. It costs them SO much money to pass the requirement of the EPA, that the price of a small truck would be really close to a 1 ton or 3/4 ton. So any gain you get in mpg will be cut into by the purchase price, so may as well buy a gas truck.
The big three were all going to go to the 1/2 ton dirt burner, but then when they did the math and figured out that it raises the price an extra 8k to pass the epa standards, they scrapped it.
I actually had a Toyota Hilux with the diesel, the little critter was great and got almost 40mpg. I would probably step up and pay the extra for a small diesel, but I think I'm in the minority when it comes to that. I just really like them.

[cowbay]

here's one good quick read:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/10 ... -heres-why

I disagree with that article. The new ranger is no longer a compact it is a large midsize pickup. Even with demand down for the 30 year old based ranger it is still 100,000 units a year I believe. That is a pretty good return on an investment there. I feel and again just my opinion that Ford is nervous that the new ranger would cut into the 150 sales. I still look at much better fuel economy good payload capacity and a good tow rating for all the mile I drive it would be the vehicle for me. Lets face it $1.50 gas let alone $3.00 gas is gone forever. Just my Maybe I should move my rantings into the "they are out to get me thread"