98v70dad
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2017
- Messages
- 325
- Reaction score
- 38
- Points
- 28
- Location
- GA
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I've been patiently waiting for Ford to bring back the Ranger (I have a 96) - hopefully with a diesel engine. I don't care how nice the new Ranger is, if it doesn't come with a diesel option I'm not a buyer. Also, in the near future if a diesel only comes packaged 10,000 dollars worth of "coolness" I'm not a buyer. The Colorado diesel is exactly what I want but its horrible reliability is what has stopped me from buying it. I've never owned a reliable GM product and I've owned a few.
I need a basic, simple SMALLER work type truck with good gas mileage and plenty of grunt. As a design engineer with 40 years of experience I've learned that simple is best. Twin turbos on an otherwise too small engine violates the keep it simple rule. Check out the price of the replacement turbo part (no labor).
Ford if you're out there please take note. I'm only one opinion but I've put off buying a new truck for 10 years - waiting. I want a Ford but will buy a Chevy or a Nissan (still waiting there also) if I have to wait much longer.
I need a basic, simple SMALLER work type truck with good gas mileage and plenty of grunt. As a design engineer with 40 years of experience I've learned that simple is best. Twin turbos on an otherwise too small engine violates the keep it simple rule. Check out the price of the replacement turbo part (no labor).
Ford if you're out there please take note. I'm only one opinion but I've put off buying a new truck for 10 years - waiting. I want a Ford but will buy a Chevy or a Nissan (still waiting there also) if I have to wait much longer.