mv213
New Member
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2011
- Messages
- 5
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- 3
- Points
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- Location
- Dallas, OR (the OTHER Big D)
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Automatic
First off, I had a 2003 FX4 Level II that I drove for 12+ years and loved to bits. Never a problem in all that time. In 2015 and when Rangers had been discontinued in the USA I got a 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X with luxury package. Nice truck and has also had zero problems. Starting to consider trading in on a Ranger Tremor, either a 2022 or the next-gen that’s coming next year.
So, I finally had my first opportunity to drive a current Ranger-my uncle’s 2021 XLT base 4x4. To be honest, there were some surprising disappointments in the experience. I drove it about 200 miles, not just around the block.
Here are the downsides I noticed: 1. Very jiggly ride. Not just typical 4x4 firmness, I know the difference. I had read of this in some reviews. Probably a shock issue….I know the Tremor has Fox remote reservoir shocks. Does it ride a little more refined? I upgraded my Frontier to Bilstien 5100’s and it has a much more settled ride (than the Ranger). 2. Lugging at moderate speeds. 3. Tinny clang when closing the front doors.
I know the Tremor has a completely different suspension so I really need to drive that. I’m hoping the next-gen version will add some sound deadening to the front doors so it doesn’t sound so bad slamming the door.
Not knocking the Ranger at all, just a little disappointed. I would probably buy a Tremor even with these issues. I was impressed with the gas mileage (25.2 for the 200 miles I drove) and general quietness of the cabin. Passing power very good also.
So, I finally had my first opportunity to drive a current Ranger-my uncle’s 2021 XLT base 4x4. To be honest, there were some surprising disappointments in the experience. I drove it about 200 miles, not just around the block.
Here are the downsides I noticed: 1. Very jiggly ride. Not just typical 4x4 firmness, I know the difference. I had read of this in some reviews. Probably a shock issue….I know the Tremor has Fox remote reservoir shocks. Does it ride a little more refined? I upgraded my Frontier to Bilstien 5100’s and it has a much more settled ride (than the Ranger). 2. Lugging at moderate speeds. 3. Tinny clang when closing the front doors.
I know the Tremor has a completely different suspension so I really need to drive that. I’m hoping the next-gen version will add some sound deadening to the front doors so it doesn’t sound so bad slamming the door.
Not knocking the Ranger at all, just a little disappointed. I would probably buy a Tremor even with these issues. I was impressed with the gas mileage (25.2 for the 200 miles I drove) and general quietness of the cabin. Passing power very good also.
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