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[roverjohn]

No manual transmission so I'm out. Maybe when they offer a 20 speed auto I'll finally hop on board.

[smlobx]

I was able to test drive the new Ranger at Expo East this past weekend.

Due to the tremendous rain we had the dirt test track was not used ...but I was able to take a short drive on a back country road.

The truck felt nice and tight in a good way. The seats were also very comfortable ( I was in a Lariat). My wife, who sat in the back of the crew cab, said it was also very comfortable.
Turning radius was good and even though the truck is bigger than the older Ranger it felt pretty nimble.
I was able to go through the onboard computer and it was displaying 22.8 and 23 MPG so I would expect highway mileage to be in the 25-27 MPG for the 4x4.

The truck has way more zip than my old Ranger.

Edited by smlobx, 14 November 2018 - 11:01 AM.

[klahanie]

Bit of a trip review and vid on TFL. Use FFW button as desired ...

 

https://www.tfltruck...p-review-video/

[Happyjax]

Kat, I need the crew cab... justification follows...

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That's quite a crew there Sage:)

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Yup, we need room for The Boss of Me, and the fur babies (140# of fur babies).

[ski3pin]

A look inside the plant.......................and counsel your kids to get into industrial robotics and assembly tools design. 

 

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski.

That's a LONG way from Henry's line.

I am glad to see Ford get back to making the Ranger.

Just didn't understand why they stopped here in the states.

Frank

[ski3pin]

The Lady and I looked at, measured, and drove the new Ranger yesterday. I was not expecting to be pleased. We both came away surprised now much we liked the truck, really liked it.

 

The interior is nicely laid out and comfortable. I was expecting the truck to be and feel much bigger than it is. The wheelbase is 1 inch longer than our 2003 and the tire width (middle of front tire to the other) 2 inches wider.

 

I'd like to load a thousand pounds in the back and drive it in the backcountry for a long weekend before considering a purchase. It does have an outstanding crawl ratio, better than the 2003. I'd like to experience that real world. Do you think the young sales guy will set that up?

[CougarCouple]

Never hurts to ask. Right

Russ

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

The Lady and I looked at, measured, and drove the new Ranger yesterday. I was not expecting to be pleased. We both came away surprised now much we liked the truck, really liked it.

 

The interior is nicely laid out and comfortable. I was expecting the truck to be and feel much bigger than it is. The wheelbase is 1 inch longer than our 2003 and the tire width (middle of front tire to the other) 2 inches wider.

 

I'd like to load a thousand pounds in the back and drive it in the backcountry for a long weekend before considering a purchase. It does have an outstanding crawl ratio, better than the 2003. I'd like to experience that real world. Do you think the young sales guy will set that up?

Ski are you getting bitten by the new truck bug?

Yes it would be nice to drive it with a good load and see how it handles.

Does the Bobcat fit the same?

Have fun with your dreams.

Frank