New Truck?

1vannn · #1 01-31-2016, 06:34 PM

Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy my first Ranger, I'm super excited, it's an 06' Regular Cab, 2.3L Regular Cab, not quite sure it's a long or short bed, but it's rust free, and economical, both traits that my 96' F-150 currently does not have. My only question is the cab, I have an extended cab now, pretty much all I use it for is my backpack when I don't want to look at it, and a passenger, once, and I've had my F-150 for.. 8 months? How do you guys live with regular cabs? Better yet, how different is it to an extended cab? Thanks to all in advance!

ranger_ferd · #2 01-31-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1vannn

Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy my first Ranger, I'm super excited, it's an 06' Regular Cab, 2.3L Regular Cab, not quite sure it's a long or short bed, but it's rust free, and economical, both traits that my 96' F-150 currently does not have. My only question is the cab, I have an extended cab now, pretty much all I use it for is my backpack when I don't want to look at it, and a passenger, once, and I've had my F-150 for.. 8 months? How do you guys live with regular cabs? Better yet, how different is it to an extended cab? Thanks to all in advance!

I personally prefer reg cabs over extended, I've owned both, the reg cab in the ranger is practically useless, only things you could fit back there is a backpack or subs anyway, you won't miss it, although you'll miss the full size

1vannn · #3 01-31-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger_ferd

I personally prefer reg cabs over extended, I've owned both, the reg cab in the ranger is practically useless, only things you could fit back there is a backpack or subs anyway, you won't miss it, although you'll miss the full size

I'll probably miss having my own full size, but I'll get my fix driving the parent's 24 valve Cummins. But yea, I really don't see a point in an extended cab, my mom agreed with me as well as their truck is also an extended cab and all its done is prevent them from buying a toolbox, so ratchet strap heaven back there haha. Thank you very much buddy!

Kealel · #4 01-31-2016, 06:58 PM

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I personally prefer reg cabs over extended, I've owned both, the reg cab in the ranger is practically useless, only things you could fit back there is a backpack or subs anyway, you won't miss it, although you'll miss the full size

I believe you meant to say the ext. Cab...

I have had two reg cabs and 1 ext Cab.

A 02 ext. Cab that I only used the back for storing my tools when I did not feel safe with them in an unlocked toolbox, and sometimes slept in the back.

A 06 reg can that had a lot more room behind the seats than my 03 reg cab and I also slept perfectly across the seats and tools just went in the passenger footwell.

And a 03 the cab which I have now with my 06 seats in it. I have less room behind the seat and can not recline as far back but still prefer it over the extended cab.

Overall, I prefer the reg cab as it looks more aggressive and is just as functional as my extended cab was but is lighter and more fuel efficient (all had the 3.0s) so especially because it is a 06, you will be fine with a the cab

1vannn · #5 01-31-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kealel

I believe you meant to say the ext. Cab...

I have had two reg cabs and 1 ext Cab.

A 02 ext. Cab that I only used the back for storing my tools when I did not feel safe with them in an unlocked toolbox, and sometimes slept in the back.

A 06 reg can that had a lot more room behind the seats than my 03 reg cab and I also slept perfectly across the seats and tools just went in the passenger footwell.

And a 03 the cab which I have now with my 06 seats in it. I have less room behind the seat and can not recline as far back but still prefer it over the extended cab.

Overall, I prefer the reg cab as it looks more aggressive and is just as functional as my extended cab was but is lighter and more fuel efficient (all had the 3.0s) so especially because it is a 06, you will be fine with a the cab

Thank you very much buddy! I'm planning on using this for a commuter plus some light hauling (straw bales for the farm) so I can't justify another full size (gas mileage.. High school..) and the 2.3L in the Ranger and it's advertised ~20mpg overall is too hard to pass up. Again, thank you very much

ranger_ferd · #6 01-31-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kealel

I believe you meant to say the ext. Cab... I have had two reg cabs and 1 ext Cab. A 02 ext. Cab that I only used the back for storing my tools when I did not feel safe with them in an unlocked toolbox, and sometimes slept in the back. A 06 reg can that had a lot more room behind the seats than my 03 reg cab and I also slept perfectly across the seats and tools just went in the passenger footwell. And a 03 the cab which I have now with my 06 seats in it. I have less room behind the seat and can not recline as far back but still prefer it over the extended cab. Overall, I prefer the reg cab as it looks more aggressive and is just as functional as my extended cab was but is lighter and more fuel efficient (all had the 3.0s) so especially because it is a 06, you will be fine with a the cab

yea, my bad

halo71 · #7 01-31-2016, 07:23 PM

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and the 2.3L in the Ranger and it's advertised ~20mpg overall is too hard to pass up. Again, thank you very much

Hell I was getting 19-21 mpg in my 4.0. I would have thought the 2.3 would get a little better than that.

Kealel · #8 01-31-2016, 07:24 PM

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Thank you very much buddy! I'm planning on using this for a commuter plus some light hauling (straw bales for the farm) so I can't justify another full size (gas mileage.. High school..) and the 2.3L in the Ranger and it's advertised ~20mpg overall is too hard to pass up. Again, thank you very much

Glad I can help!

That's about what I used my 06 for, except it was metal instead of straw!

Not sure how well the 2.3 actually is on gas heads up, my truck is rated for I think 17 combined and many with this motor report less than that. My 06 got 17 no matter how I drove, my 02 (ext) got 16 to 22 and my 03 gets 17 to 38 depending on how I drive (many people call bs on that but the numbers don't lie)

Point is, you might get better or you might get worse than 20, so if that is a huge must for you be light on the skinny pedal!

2004 fx4 level II · #9 01-31-2016, 07:29 PM

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Hell I was getting 19-21 mpg in my 4.0. I would have thought the 2.3 would get a little better than that.

no way ur getting 19-21 with 4.0 more like 16-17

1vannn · #10 01-31-2016, 07:33 PM

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no way ur getting 19-21 with 4.0 more like 16-17

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Glad I can help!

That's about what I used my 06 for, except it was metal instead of straw!

Not sure how well the 2.3 actually is on gas heads up, my truck is rated for I think 17 combined and many with this motor report less than that. My 06 got 17 no matter how I drove, my 02 (ext) got 16 to 22 and my 03 gets 17 to 38 depending on how I drive (many people call bs on that but the numbers don't lie)

Point is, you might get better or you might get worse than 20, so if that is a huge must for you be light on the skinny pedal!

Hey either way, with a 20 mile round trip to school, anything is better than 12mpg.. But thank you all! Kealel, I'm hoping to take a welding course over the summer, so maybe the little Ranger will be hauling metal like yours too.

Kealel · #11 01-31-2016, 07:37 PM

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Hey either way, with a 20 mile round trip to school, anything is better than 12mpg.. But thank you all! Kealel, I'm hoping to take a welding course over the summer, so maybe the little Ranger will be hauling metal like yours too.

Whatever happens, I'll be expecting pics!

Ph, and a heads up, 04 to 06 Rangers have an airbag recall, make sure before you dd it you have it done!

97rangerstepside · #12 01-31-2016, 07:42 PM

I usually average 23-25 with my 2.3 but I have the older 2.3 Lima, the 06 has the 2.3 duratech I'm not sure what those get for mpg but does have more power than the Lima does

1vannn · #13 01-31-2016, 07:48 PM

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Whatever happens, I'll be expecting pics!

Ph, and a heads up, 04 to 06 Rangers have an airbag recall, make sure before you dd it you have it done!

By dd it, what does that mean? Is there a thing where I can just punch in the VIN, see if it's been done, if not, yell at Ford to fix it?

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I usually average 23-25 with my 2.3 but I have the older 2.3 Lima, the 06 has the 2.3 duratech I'm not sure what those get for mpg but does have more power than the Lima does

Awesome, it has a manual so I'm hoping I can control my gas pedal and rpms a fair bit more than my F-150 with the 5.8L V8.. Its hard to think that I'd be loosing half my cylinders but I'm really happy about it too! (my wallet mainly..)

Kealel · #14 01-31-2016, 07:52 PM

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By dd it, what does that mean? Is there a thing where I can just punch in the VIN, see if it's been done, if not, yell at Ford to fix it?

By dd I mean daily drive it, sorry, I use unpopular slang sometimes!

I am sure there is a place you can search the VIN but I like to tell at the Ford people to run it for me, plus they can print off a build sheet so you don't have to pull it up yourself!

1vannn · #15 01-31-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kealel

By dd I mean daily drive it, sorry, I use unpopular slang sometimes!

I am sure there is a place you can search the VIN but I like to tell at the Ford people to run it for me, plus they can print off a build sheet so you don't have to pull it up yourself!

I'm not use to car slang yet lol.. And I guess I'll use the many mpg's to drive down to Ford to fix it haha.