Something I noticed about my Ranger

[brokemechanic3000]

I used to have an AMC Eagle with a 258 straight six and glass-packs on it that looked like hell, Wherever I went nobody got more than a car length close to me. I loved that thing but I could watch the gas gauge go down while it was idling.

 

[kimcrwbr1]

Every time some a-hole gets up on my ass I just smile and think to myself I have never got a ticket when driveing 5 mph over the speed limit.

 

[tmcalavy]

I usually get the most grief from the Itchy and Scratchy tailgating crowd on the highway...you've seen 'em. Itchy has to ride your arse, no matter how fast you are going, and try to push you out of HIS lane...he zips by to the next sphincter, followed by Scratchy...who wants to drive like that, but hangs back a little...just in case. And sometimes from the "sorry about your p-p" Epic pickup truck crowd...$75K worth of big, 4X4, lifted, dieselized, double cab, tricked out dual wheel death driven by a kid texting or sexting and driving...or his sister, or his mom. That's why I have an sign in the back window of the topper on my 93 Ranger XLT...has a Model T on it and says "Old Guys Rule!" Saves me a LOT of finger flippin' and aggravation...although I miss that a little.

 

[EricNobody]

I have a damn i got old fast bumper sticker, its appropriate


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[FritzTKatt]

I wrote on my rear bumper "im in a hurry to get things done, oh i rush and rush till life's no fun".

 

[bobbywalter]

This is the first truck I have owned in 25 years or so of driving and am starting to appreciate the many advantages and dis advantages of owning a pickup. So far the good stuff is out weighing the bad.

One thing I've noticed though is the attitude I get from other pickup owners. That is, those with other makes like Toyota and Chevy. It's nothing real blatant but I seem to get a lot of smirks and sideways looks from other pick up drivers. And we have a lot where I live.
My truck isn't flashy or anything, just a plain vanilla Ranger. In pretty good shape too.

I never noticed that sort of attitude when I drove a car so it struck me as odd behavior. I guess I'll get used to it. LOL

It just seems a lot pickup truck owners are fanboi types. Hell, I just bought it to haul my bike.

I never get any of that. I have had Chevy, Dodge and Toyota, Jeep owners wave at me or pull in traffic and say 'Nice ride!!" Never had anyone flip me off or say 'Crappy truck'. I trail ride with all makes and everyone gets along great. I think some people have nothing better to do then to hate once in awhile and that just really stupid of them.

drive my truck around for a month.

It's an age thing...younger folks are more brand-aware, fanatical and brand loyal. Us old pharts don't give a damn as long as it runs and works every day, for the right price. What I like is the "if I ignore you, you don't exist and I didn't do anything stupid" look that I see when some young dumb-a** who is busy texting, sexting, yakking, or Ipodding with earbuds suddenly realizes they are about to get run over or hit because they didn't pay attention...sometimes wish I was still driving an old 79 F250 with a snow plow on the front.

i am a fawking hilbilly and just dont give a flying rats ass most of the time....

but i like your summation