Back in a ford

[Ranger850]

Backnin October, 2 weeks after making the final payment, someone rearended our Santa Fe, and insurance totaled the car. We were a little hesitant to jump right back into a car payment, so while the wife was driving the Corolla, I have been driving the D21. After missing out on a Edge ST, just couldn't get the numbers right, we looked at a few Bronco Sports. My wife was torn between a Bronco Sport and Edge titanium. After much deliberating, she picked the 21 Bronco Sport. The jury is still out on the 1.5 ecoboost 3 cylinder, but it seems to do OK when I drove it home last night.

 

[Ranger850]

Had to pick my D21 up from the dealership this morning. I snapped this Maverick behind my Hardbody

The rear wheels are almost lined up perfectly. You can kinda see the size difference.

 

[superj]

low rider time with that old nissan hard body.

 

[Ranger850]

low rider time with that old nissan hard body.

yessir. I got the 18" rims from a Jeep Wagoneer and the 3" lowering blocks will be next. eventually gonna swap the 4 spd trans out for a 5 spd.

 

[Blmpkn]

Nice, congrats! Looks like a big bend badge on it? That's what I ended up with.. albeit the big boy version.

I know someone who recently purchased an escape that has the 1.5 eco. Id never buy something with a turbo motor that small personally.. but.. got somewhat peace of mind with the brand new warrantee so and to be fair... It scoots along fairly well. 200hp or something IIRC. Sounds kinda neat too..

I *believe* the 1.5s have that jackass wet-belt timing arrangement... do NOT go the full 10k on your oil changes. Just don't.


Love the hard body too. They've all long since dissolved up here in the salt belt.. I miss seeing them regularly.