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Old 09-25-2011, 11:27 AM
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Just wondering some of the reasons you guys purchased a ranger, over the f150. I know it ain't for fuel economy lol. Or interior design.

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Old 09-25-2011, 11:28 AM
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I have both! lol
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:35 AM
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the size i wanted for my first truck
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:43 AM
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had no need for a fullsize...hell i really have no use for a truck but i like driving one over a car and when i need to haul something having a truck is nice...except everybody tries to be your best friend so you haul shit for them lol

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I have both! lol
and both were wrecked when you got them lol
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:44 AM
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I've always thought rangers looked good and I didn't want a full size truck. Mostly just because I don't need a full size though.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:46 AM
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Cuz I wanted a truck that was relative to my penis size.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:57 AM
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I always like the look of the Ranger and when I realized that 2011 would be their last year, and FORD offered deep discounts, I jumped. Didn't want another big truck, been there, done that, and have an empty wallet to prove it.
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:04 PM
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honestly, i'd rather have a regular cab, 4x4 F150.

BUT when i was shopping for a 4x4 all i could afford at the time were old, worn out POS trucks. my grandfather knew i was short on $, and he never used the ranger, he could barly climb into it anymore. so he sold it to me. so i've got no room to complain about it, it's been a fantastic truck so far and done everything i could ever ask it to do
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:12 PM
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and both were wrecked when you got them lol
Tis true! To be honest though, even though I love my Rangers (ive owned 4 of them) Id have to say I like my F-150 more. The Ranger is better in some ways than my F-150 but the F-150 beats out my Ranger in many other ways (power, comfort, towing ability, handling, winter driving, passenger and cargo room ect) but my Ranger will wheel circles around my fullsize and is more fun to drive. If I had to sell one of them right now I hate to say it but the Ranger would go away. With the birth of our first child and because of all the other things I use my fullsize for the Ranger is no longer practical for my needs.
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:14 PM
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Tis true! To be honest though, even though I love my Rangers (ive owned 4 of them) Id have to say I like my F-150 more. The Ranger is better in some ways than my F-150 but the F-150 beats out my Ranger in many other ways (power, comfort, towing ability, handling, winter driving, passenger and cargo room ect) but my Ranger will wheel circles around my fullsize and is more fun to drive. If I had to sell one of them right now I hate to say it but the Ranger would go away. With the birth of our first child and because of all the other things I use my fullsize for the Ranger is no longer practical for my needs.
yea id love a SCREW f-150 especially a KR...that will prolly be my next truck if i can afford it lol
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:09 PM
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i couldnt afford a fullsize with a diesel and i like smaller trucks that i can lift so the ranger was it. and parts are cheap!!
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:15 PM
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i couldnt afford a fullsize with a diesel and i like smaller trucks that i can lift so the ranger was it. and parts are cheap!!
yep, cheap mods and parts are another good thing
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Reason for purchasing ranger vs f150?

Did not want or need a full sized PU, and I had to replace my old Dodge Dacota that would not pass inspection any more due to extreme frame rot, and the Ranger had lots more room inside due to the 4 door super cab, the 4x4 part was a bonus.
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:03 PM
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f150 = way to big for me
ranger = just right size truck
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:36 PM
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This truck has been in the family all along, just traded around. I am 5' 7" and less than 140lbs so I fit in it pretty well LOL
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