2008 sales

[Dar70]

Yeah it's pretty wierd: my new one gets a good solid 24-25mpg in my mixed driving, has plenty of pep too: but somehow people want bigger stuff that they THINK has more power or sophistication, OR want a hybred that doesn't give them anything they claim to!

Yeah the current 2.3 4 cylinder for the Ranger has much more horse power then the previous models and not much less then the 3.0 v6 AND its great on gas.
I think it has more to do with bragging rights though then power for some people. They want to say they have a V6 but get the good gas milelage as well. You can do that with many cars and SUV's today but unfortunately pick-up trucks wont get better than 20mpg with a V6.

I myself also am thinking of getting a 2008 2.3L Ranger. Just have to decide what options I want. The incentives right now are only $2500 and unfortunately there is barely any stock out there. I may have to order one in which case there goes the incentives.

 

[Yettoblaster]

...am thinking of getting a 2008 2.3L Ranger. Just have to decide what options I want. The incentives right now are only $2500 and unfortunately there is barely any stock out there. I may have to order one in which case there goes the incentives.

I just wanted a replacement for my old "stripper." The incentive was $4,000, but the base truck price was &15K + even with them throwing in the auto, air, and better seats. I'm likin' it real well. It's a lot better than my previous '88 stripper.

 

[Dar70]

^^^^^Wow $11,000. Not bad. The one I priced out came to $15,645 with the incentive but i doubt I will get it if I have to order. I will get the A plan though. I did add some stuff like cruise control, wheel lip molding , better hauling, sliding rear window,cd player. But NO power windows or locks. Both my power windows went out at the same time on my grand am and cost $900+ to get repaired. Never again if I can avoid it. I missed the old manuals on my Mustang. I will get the A plan though. How is the pickup on the 4 cylinder? I know many here say it has pep. I am going to test drive one this week. I have never had anything less than a 6. So this is new territory for me. With gas prices though this would seem to be the best bet. Im tired of drivng lower vehicles in michigan weather, my 2000 grand am has given me nothing but problems the last 8-1/2 years.(major problems with there coolant system) Plus I have needed to haul stuff every year and always have to call someone. So I figured if I wanted a truck, compact was the way to go and the most fuel efficent I could find.

Im in my 30's now so I usually dont go above the speed limit but i also dont want to be puttering along when I need to pull into traffic quickly. So Im hoping this is a good engine. i do know it has more hp then the 90's version.

 

[dadevil]

believe it or not but i got my fx4 fully loaded but no auto and leather but everything else for $19k instead of the full price for 28k. i'm in the military and i bought through them while i was in korea and when i picked it up from the dealer they ask how i got the price so low and this would be the first 4wd truck they had in the past year.

 

[Dar70]

^^^^Thats not bad. Right now with incentives you can get it for about 22,000. Plus with an A plan maybe 20,000. I wish I could but I cannot justify getting a 4x4 with V6 because of the gas mileage. The 4x4's only get about 14-17(city/highway) the 4x2 with the duratech gets about 19-24.(add a mile or 2 with the manual) I do to much driving and need someting that gets a little better on the gas. The 4 cylinder 4x2 will be good enough for now. I may get a lift later for it.

 

[dadevil]

^^^^Thats not bad. Right now with incentives you can get it for about 22,000. Plus with an A plan maybe 20,000. I wish I could but I cannot justify getting a 4x4 with V6 because of the gas mileage. The 4x4's only get about 14-17(city/highway) the 4x2 with the duratech gets about 19-24.(add a mile or 2 with the manual) I do to much driving and need someting that gets a little better on the gas. The 4 cylinder 4x2 will be good enough for now. I may get a lift later for it.

i have a 4.0l v6 5 spd 4wd and get 17 mpg city and 23-25 mpg highway

 

[Dar70]

i have a 4.0l v6 5 spd 4wd and get 17 mpg city and 23-25 mpg highway

Hmmm all the epa ratings I have seen, list it much lower. Of course they are now done with the air conditioning running. Great that your getting that gas mileage.

 

[dadevil]

Hmmm all the epa ratings I have seen, list it much lower. Of course they are now done with the air conditioning running. Great that your getting that gas mileage.

well even in the city no matter what i get 17-19 mpg with or without the a/c running. now its different on the highway as low as 19-25 mpg highway depending on road conditions, hills and if a/c on or not.