New Ford Ranger
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011 at 15:35
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GoneTroppo Member (FNQ)
Had a ride in the new Ford
Ranger today, Terry aka tdv on here called in to let us have a look, see his thread here
Ford Ranger
We had a drive round on some medium standard tracks on our place, I must say I was impressed it did everything with easy (admittedly it was totally dry) on road tyres with road pressures.
Axel articulation was a lot better than this type of vehicle usually has. One spot uphill across some drains was done unfussed where normally, Hilux, Rodeo, Navara get a fair bit of wheelspin and bouncing around.
The 3.2l 5 Cyl and six speed auto is a corker. The styling in the metal looks good too,much better than the photos.
Ford Australia have done a top job and I reckon if they can keep the cost for the mid spec model in the mid 40's or so it'll be an absolute winner.
My RA Rodeo is due for replacement within the next 6 months and the
Ranger has gone to the top of the list of possibles.
Thanks Terry for the ride, much appreciated
Reply By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 07:58
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 07:58
It's an interesting thing since the last time a proper 4x4 was designed and then built in OZ was the XY Falcon waaaay back in late 60's.
I appreciate the
Ranger will be built in Thailand however it was designed in OZ for a world market.
Seems to me this is what we should be doing more of here. Manufacturing is all but over, but we can use our heads. Ford Australia is a tiny little bit of FOMOCO but they got the go ahead, so Dearborn must have had the confidence.
Well placed too by early indications.
I guess we'll get the usual "it's not as good as a Toyota" crowd having their rant, but I bet if you checked, these would be the same people who moan about having to buy Chinese rubbish and why can't we get Aussie made.
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Follow Up By: Notso - Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 08:05
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 08:05
Yep, I'll have a look at the Ford next time I buy a tug for the Van. So far I haven't owned two vehicles of the same make, Morris Mini, Holden, VW, Volvo, Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi (Triton). So looks like Ford might have to be the next vehicle.
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Follow Up By: Axle - Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 20:43
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 20:43
Lol Notso!, ..Your as bad as me. ..Holden, Chrysler, VW, Ford, Landrover, Mitsubishi, Toyota Landcruiser,.........Dunno whats next?..LOL...The
Ranger is looking Good!!.
Cheers Axle.
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Follow Up By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 20:48
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 20:48
Gees you blokes will run out of makes to get next if you're not careful.
You might have to get a Passwind or whatever they're called LOL
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Follow Up By: Notso - Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 22:18
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 at 22:18
Yeah
well it's a lot better than being married to a Yota or a Nissan I guess.
I was a fleet manager for a while and some of the blokes there regarded it as an insult if you made em drive a Ford when they were married to Holden or vice versa.
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Follow Up By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Friday, Aug 26, 2011 at 06:55
Friday, Aug 26, 2011 at 06:55
Know what you mean some do take it a bit seriously.
My tastes have always been pretty catholic too, I've had Holdens, Fiats, VWs, Ramblers, Studebakers, Chevvys, Pontiac, Buick, Rover, Jeep, Land Rovers, Toyotas, Datsuns, Bedfords, International, Dodge, Valiants, Fords, Mercury, Skoda, DKW.
Funny thing is, apart from a couple who were outright dogs, the others all had their good and bad points. I've never held with the argument "XYZ brand is best".
I have found the "XYZ is bes"t argument is often put forward by people who have no experience with anything else. Blind bias I guess you'd call it.
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