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Old 09-28-2011, 06:14 AM
dennisd dennisd is offline
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Default Re: Reason for purchasing ranger vs f150?

Actually, I did buy my Ranger for the gas mileage. I had the dealership find a 2.3L with the 5 spd. I average 25.3 MPG with this set up and I've gotten 27.5 highway. That's with the AC on constantly. I think when it FINALLY cools off here in SE Texas the mileage should increase by about 1 or 2 MPG without my having to run the AC. I don't know of any full size gas trucks that get that good. If you know of one, let me know. I got the Ranger as my economy truck since I have a Ram 1500 4X4 Quad Cab for heavy hauling and pulling trailers. I've already hauled quite a few light loads in the Ranger though. The Ranger replaced an 06 Miata. The Miata was a blast to drive and got great mileage, averaging 32 MPG. However, I can't count the number of times I was out in the Miata and saw something I wanted to haul home and had to go back in the truck to get it.
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