Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #46  
Old 04-01-2011, 03:44 PM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantforth View Post
I believe that the demographics for the Ranger are such that Ford won't do any upgrades which matter. I think that they feel the Ranger is only an entry level vehicle which lower income folks buy. This seems to be where they are pitching their tent anyway. Too bad as the Ranger has a huge following and keeps it's market share.
I'd say you make some good points there. I wish that car manufacturer's weren't stupid. Yes I know it may not be their coveted f150 or Super Duty's, which frankily they make more money on. But why not spice it up again? Put a big engine, available in a small package...you have a mini Lightning, or a Mini Raptor.
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 04-01-2011, 03:49 PM
Fordzilla80 Fordzilla80 is offline
Welcome to FRF!
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 8,954
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by richarddhoward View Post
I'd say you make some good points there. I wish that car manufacturer's weren't stupid. Yes I know it may not be their coveted f150 or Super Duty's, which frankily they make more money on. But why not spice it up again? Put a big engine, available in a small package...you have a mini Lightning, or a Mini Raptor.
Agreed. They praise the F150 like it's god. I personally hate the F150, and will never buy a new one for the rest of my life. Ever since 1997 it has gotten uglier and uglier, and boy does it get worse every year. It doesn't even look like a truck any more, especially when it has that 5 ft bed or whatever.
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 04-01-2011, 03:51 PM
DiabloBlanco DiabloBlanco is offline
Get Lifted.
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,402
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

It has balls though.
__________________
YZ the way to be!
The Brotherhood!

Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
R.I.P. Jeff Ashton. 1992-2011
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 04-02-2011, 02:48 AM
Radness Radness is offline
Tactical Pterodactyl
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 158
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by richarddhoward View Post
I'd say you make some good points there. I wish that car manufacturer's weren't stupid. Yes I know it may not be their coveted f150 or Super Duty's, which frankily they make more money on. But why not spice it up again? Put a big engine, available in a small package...you have a mini Lightning, or a Mini Raptor.
Too bad you can't fit a hemi in there. haha

----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco View Post
It has balls though.
Big hairy ones....Agreed.
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger Edge 4x4 - Extended Cab V6
Freedom Lover, Gun Owner, Patriot

After Hours Clan Member

"The nation that forgets it's defenders, will itself be forgotten." - Calvin Coolidge

"Love gains the final victory." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"Where liberty dwells, there is my country." Benjamin Franklin
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 04-02-2011, 07:34 AM
Odins4x4 Odins4x4 is offline
Happy B-day to me 6/14!
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 49
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

How is the ranger considered an entry level for low income folks when they start at 20k or all but the most base model. Also i will not buy a new full size until ford or dodge offers a diesel in the half ton from the factory. All 3 companies have tested prototypes and designs ready for production. They are just waiting for one of the others to drop first.
__________________
2004 Ranger Edge 4x4
4.0L 5 spd manual 4 door supercab
Reply With Quote
  #51  
Old 04-02-2011, 01:01 PM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Odins4x4 View Post
How is the ranger considered an entry level for low income folks when they start at 20k or all but the most base model. Also i will not buy a new full size until ford or dodge offers a diesel in the half ton from the factory. All 3 companies have tested prototypes and designs ready for production. They are just waiting for one of the others to drop first.
That actually has to do more with what the big three "think" we want.

The Ranger, if you price in the world of trucks, even at 20k is considered a entry level truck. Find any other similar truck they all start out around there my friend.
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #52  
Old 04-02-2011, 01:07 PM
Rango88 Rango88 is offline
N/A
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9,031
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by richarddhoward View Post
That actually has to do more with what the big three "think" we want.

The Ranger, if you price in the world of trucks, even at 20k is considered a entry level truck. Find any other similar truck they all start out around there my friend.
a decently loaded Taco with V6 runs at approx $42,000 and up here so considering i got my ranger at just over $18K, its a steal, perhaps it seems entry level lol
Reply With Quote
  #53  
Old 04-02-2011, 01:37 PM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowd88 View Post
a decently loaded Taco with V6 runs at approx $42,000 and up here so considering i got my ranger at just over $18K, its a steal, perhaps it seems entry level lol
Point and match
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #54  
Old 04-02-2011, 02:43 PM
knightmare1015 knightmare1015 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,010
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Odins4x4 View Post
How is the ranger considered an entry level for low income folks when they start at 20k or all but the most base model. Also i will not buy a new full size until ford or dodge offers a diesel in the half ton from the factory. All 3 companies have tested prototypes and designs ready for production. They are just waiting for one of the others to drop first.
Pal, have you seen the price tags of F150's, and F250's? And some of the diesel versions cost as much as a house. So how is not entry level for low incomed families? And you can always find a Ford Ranger very easily. They've made enough of them to be considered a successfull line of trucks.
__________________
SOLD: 2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 5 speed



www.knightmare1015.blogspot.com

Last edited by knightmare1015; 04-02-2011 at 03:48 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #55  
Old 04-02-2011, 03:32 PM
Fordzilla80 Fordzilla80 is offline
Welcome to FRF!
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 8,954
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco View Post
It(F150) has balls though.
So do gay men, doesn't mean they get used for their purpose though.
Reply With Quote
  #56  
Old 04-02-2011, 03:33 PM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by fordzilla80 View Post
so do gay men, doesn't mean they get used for their purpose though.
hahahahahaha
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #57  
Old 04-02-2011, 03:52 PM
knightmare1015 knightmare1015 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,010
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

It's a shame that Ford doesn't go to websites like this one and LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE rather than trying to "guess what we want". All they have to do is read a little bit and post a poll on here as well as other sites to see what the people would like and go from there.
__________________
SOLD: 2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 5 speed



www.knightmare1015.blogspot.com
Reply With Quote
  #58  
Old 04-02-2011, 03:54 PM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by knightmare1015 View Post
It's a shame that Ford doesn't go to websites like this one and LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE rather than trying to "guess what we want". All they have to do is read a little bit and post a poll on here as well as other sites to see what the people would like and go from there.
Agreed!
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #59  
Old 04-02-2011, 04:00 PM
Fordzilla80 Fordzilla80 is offline
Welcome to FRF!
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 8,954
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

Quote:
Originally Posted by knightmare1015 View Post
It's a shame that Ford doesn't go to websites like this one and LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE rather than trying to "guess what we want". All they have to do is read a little bit and post a poll on here as well as other sites to see what the people would like and go from there.
Yes, but the stupid to intelligent ratio is skewed towards stupid. Stupid is easier to influence, and in many ways, stupid translates into more money for Ford.
Reply With Quote
  #60  
Old 04-02-2011, 04:29 PM
wintermute wintermute is offline
'03 Edge 4x4
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 242
Default Re: The future of the ranger...

The future of the Ranger is the F-150 in North America. The rest of the world gets a new truck.

Maybe in a couple years ford will learn that they screwed up and try a band-aid like they did with the Taurus…possibly a short-box, standard cab, v6, F-150 "Ranger"
__________________
2003 Edge 4x4 Sonic Blue 4.0 SOHC, Auto, 4.10 LSD, 4-door Supercab
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Need some opinions on the future of my truck! Lazler Exterior Tech 10 02-06-2011 11:41 AM
looking at future ford ranger 96f150 General Ford Ranger Discussion 8 01-04-2011 01:38 PM
future swap plans mehdi1993 8-Cylinder Tech 1 07-27-2010 01:41 AM
Guess what's in that baby's future... Ranger Sport Laugh Factory 3 04-08-2010 05:12 PM
Will 20'' rims fit a 05 Ford Ranger, with no future problems? kevriley11 Wheels and Tires 1 11-30-2008 10:44 PM