ranger v triton, now really confused!
Submitted: Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 14:46
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asmithy
i saw a new ford
ranger pass through town the other day!
i pretty much had my heart set of the 3.2 td d/c triton till i saw the
ranger....
now im really confused on what vehicle to purchase in the not to distant future?
although they are brand new i haven’t read a bad report about the new rangers...
any
feedback would be appreciated.
thanks,
smithy.
Reply By: andoland - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 15:08
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 15:08
Agree the Rangers look good. My father picks up a new Mazda BT50 (the rangers non-identical twin) with the 3.2 td in a couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to seeing what it is like.
Tritons now have a 2.5l motor.
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Follow Up By: asmithy - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 15:58
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 15:58
let me know how it goes........
im aware of the 2.5t/d triton, but i was going to buy trition low klm late model 3.2t/d. not new....
keep me posted how it goes.....
the mazda are definately cheaper to buy price wise.......
cheers
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 16:02
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 16:02
The Tritons are cheaper again and have a nice long warranty! But I like the new
Ranger as
well and the 5 cyl 3.2 with an auto does nice 4wd burnouts on the bitumen, or so I've heard!
Leroy
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Reply By: Cruiser .- Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 16:29
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 16:29
Andrew,
Have a look at this link:
http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/reviews/2651/2012_Ford_Ranger_XLT_Crew_Cab_Review
Maybe this will help.
Cheers,
Cruiser
(Ex Happy
Rock)
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Follow Up By: asmithy - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:39
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:39
thanks Austin as I said before there all good reports at this stage however im a bit concerned what ol' mate says in the next post!
don't recommend a wdh?
bit of a concern when i got one ready to go.......
the
ranger is on the wish list and of course she wants the wildtrack burnt
orange coloured one......
happy wife, happy life someone said!!!
p.s hows the new van?
mum and dad put a deposit on one at chrissy time. 2 yr old done no work but something they were looking for apparently!!
cheers mate, catch you later.
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Follow Up By: Trustme - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 18:02
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 18:02
I'm sorry but I'm just getting into 4x4 and looking at the
Ranger.
But WDH ?
Please explain.
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul B (WA) - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 20:47
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 20:47
WDH: weight distribution hitch. Mainly used on trailers with heavy towball weights or where the towing vehicle is already heavily laden as it redistributes the weight far more evenly onto all 4 wheels of the towing vehicle.
No idea why Ford would recommend against them though - seems like arse covering extremis!
Look like a nice vehicle tho.
Cheers Paul Kalgoorlie, WA
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Follow Up By: Trustme - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 23:27
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 23:27
Thank you
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:06
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:06
If you are going to tow a caravan with it then be aware.
Ford do not reccomend a WDH.
The wiring for towing needs to be altered by getting ford to re-set the ems.
So i suggest that you do some research on the vehicle.
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Follow Up By: asmithy - Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:40
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 at 17:40
thanks for the info dodger, i will follow it up.
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Follow Up By: Honky - Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 17:08
Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 17:08
The Ford
Ranger already has some type of trailer control as standard
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 05:46
Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 05:46
I like the Triton but the ground clearance is not too good, went with the Station owner last Tuesday to a very rugged spot North of the
Daly River road , it done a bit of scraping in some of the creeks, The Landcruiser that went with us had no problems.
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Follow Up By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 08:55
Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 08:55
There are several videos of guys testing the
Ranger last year (this year). Ford gave out 5 or 6 in a competition for testing in a range of conditions.
Makes for interesting watching. The
Cairns guy found it dragged its towbar on exit but otherwise the reports were good.
Google should get you the videos.
Bill
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 16:08
Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 16:08
The towbar on the BT50 is tucked up higher than the
Ranger. I dont' know why Ford has gone with this big chucky version.
Leroy
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