Why a Ranger?

[Ranger75]

Just wondering what you guys like about them?Also,how you think they compare to Toyota minis?Thanks

 

[exbass94]

I bought one because I wanted a small pickup. I picked the Ranger over other pickups because I wanted a Ford. I became a Ford fan after owning my Explorer for 12 years, and it's been one of the most reliable vehicles my family has ever had.

 

[mhughes165]

Just wondering what you guys like about them?Also,how you think they compare to Toyota minis?Thanks

the rangers are more of a refined truck versus the toyotas, if ur lookin for a truck to build into a strictly wheeler the early toyotas were better out of the box, but once toyota went IFS in 86 the ranger became the surperior factory truck for wheelin, the availability of parts for the ranger is unmatched to any other small truck ever produced, parts for the toyotas can be pricey w=for a new toyota truck, where as the ranger parts dont really matter what year they are for pricing....

theres alot of factors, and since i ahve owned some sick trucks on both sides of the line, id like to own one of each, a solid axled ranger, and a pre85 toyota

 

[thegoat4]

I felt it was a good compromise between car and truck. I need a car to commute to work, I need a truck regularly for hauling and towing. It has rather good mileage and very good towing capacity. It's a simple and cheap vehicle to repair and maintain, it doesn't need many repairs or much maintenance, and it looks fairly nice to boot.

 

[Ranger44]

As mhughes pointed out, It may not be the best truck out of the box, but they work well, they have plenty of parts availability, easy to work on and maintain, etc, etc. This is the reason I like mine, and I don't care if it's the "best" or not, I prefer to work with an underdog and come out on top.

 

[4x4RangerGuy]

I come from a Ford family, and my dad and I needed a small pickup to haul landscaping materials around since we were completely redoing the lawn. Toyotas were too expensive and the S10 just sucks. The Ranger was the only choice, and it's been great ever since I got it back in 2000.

 

[Greenpig4#4]

Older rangers are really a dime a dozen and thats just amazing alone. I got my dd for 500 bucks and dumped that much into it and i have the most reliable truck out of my friends. My 2.9 with 210,000 gets around 20 on the highway and hasnt needed much attention as of yet, knock on wood

 

[KELLY88]

Rangers work well as an all around vehicle. They have moderate yet powerful 4 cylinder and V6 engines which allows them to get close to the mileage of full size sedans while still have the power to haul or tow, as a truck should. Parts are widely available for whatever you want to do to them. Buy a 4x4 and lift it for wheeling or buy a 2WD and turn it into a sick street truck, both are popular directions to take the truck. They're also some of the best 4x4s small trucks with a reliable drive train. Pre '97 Rangers came with TTB front axles, which to me are much better than the IFS that everyone else runs. BW1350 and BW1354 transfer cases come stock and can take quite a bit of stress. The 7.5 and 8.8 rear ends can handle all the towing and hauling, the automatic or manual transmissions will last a long time with just a fluid change and normal maintenance on schedule. On top of all this they're reasonably priced. I picked my '97 up for 5 grand last year. Body in near perfect shape, drive train was strong, had a 4" lift, 33" tires and re-geared axles and the former owner was great with maintenance. The truck now has 195,000 miles (just rolled over yesterday) and still starts rights up and goes.

 

[MAKG]

The former Bronco II? 'Cause the price was right (-$190, yes that's negative).

The Exploder? 'Cause it was what was available for a decent price. It needed a rear U-joint and tailpipe and was going for well under blue book because of that. I did look at a very cheap Toyota with a "blown head gasket," but the owner insisted on demonstrating that it runs, and hydrolocked it. So I passed.

You'll notice that my other vehicles are not Fords. IMO, brand loyalty is for fools.

 

[Sworn]

I bought one because I wanted a small pickup. I picked the Ranger over other pickups because I wanted a Ford.

Pretty much what he said.

Admittedly I considered the Chevy Colorado, but didn't like the concept of a five cylinder engine......In addition I really like the FX4 Ranger package.

 

[kaskirov]

I wanted a cheap 4x4 that would be decent off road, went looking at prices and:

Ford ranger:
base 4x4 19k
loaded 28k

Tacoma:
base 4x4 27k
loaded 34k

Frontier
base 4x4 31k
loaded 37k

ignored suvs in my search cause most are AWD pieces of crap

 

[BlackBII]

Because the BII is off the rangers' platform, and with a 4.0 and lockers and lets say 33's or 35's, can you get a better off roading machine?
BII's are really cheap to buy and maintain
They have a better turning radius than a little red wagon
Easily modified
Its not a Jeep so you dont see a BII on 33's every day(at least where I live, there are only like 3 that I have seen)

 

[lil red]

because i fell in love with the truck at 5 years old and was told 200 bucks ant its youres
nuff said?

 

[Ranger1989]

Because I basically paid nothing for it and can beat it to hell guilt free.

 

[High Desert Ranger]

Before I got my Ranger I own the following vehicles: 66 Mustang, 68 Mustang, 84 Turbo Coupe T Bird. The ranger came available to me nearly free, but just needed some repairs. I always wanted a 4wd truck.