why own a ranger

[vaskeet]

I use my mazda b2300 to go back and forth to work because I hate cars. I went with the 2.3 for mileage and ease of maintenance. I also have a ram 2500 diesel for when I need the truck. While I was at the ford dealer I was walking around looking at the new trucks and they had a 4x4 ranger sitting next to a 4x4 f150 the v-8 f150 had a beter epa mileage rating than the 4.0 ranger. So I started to wonder why so many people buy the 4.0 ranger over other trucks Randy

 

[Mudhound]

Well, I got mine because the size makes it soooo much easier to dodge trees, BIG holes, and traffic onthe few times that I actually go to town. I enjoy being able to "surf" through traffic, and parking it is real easy downtown, esp. parralell parking.

 

[exbass94]

+1 An F150 is "more truck" but I don't NEED more truck. A Ranger is plenty for my needs. The smaller size makes it way more practical for DDing. I almost bought an 04 F150 long bed before I found my Ranger and the deal fell through. Looking back now, I'm soooo glad I didn't buy it. The thing would've barely fit in my driveway, and I would never even use it to it's full potential. Not even 1/3 of its full potential.

 

[Ronv]

I have a 04, 250 Diesel sitting in the drive and use my 94 & 01 Supercab Rangers for work due to the economy driving around town. Need the big trk for camping & boating. Both Rangers are great work trucks and I feel they are more rugged than most of the competition.

 

[LearjetMinako]

I like the Ranger because it does what I need it to do and get me to where I want to go.

Haul a motorcycle, no problem. Carry 1,800lbs of cargo, sure why not. Tow your buddy's car out of the drink, pricelss. Now only if my Ranger was a 4x4. I could do more.

 

[RedneckSTX]

I drive a 4.0 Ranger because I want to, I have owned several fullsize trucks and even more rangers, and I just like the rangers more.

 

[lepp1892]

I wanted something smaller that I could easily run trails with with out being too wide. Also it was cheap and easy to lift.

 

[70Ford]

Theya re so easy to navigate tight spots is why. Especially BII's and Sport Explorers!

 

[racsan]

because i can. i could seriously use a big bronco for my towing duties though.

 

[fastpakr]

As the others said above - it's a matter of using the right tool for the job. If I was towing large trailers on a regular basis or throwing a few thousand pounds in the bed, I'd have a larger truck in a flash. As it is, though, I use it occasionally for smaller loads, moving around a motorcycle, etc. Probably don't tow a trailer more than once a year or so. For my use, a 4 cylinder Ranger is ideal.

 

[Hopman]

I ended up with my Ranger two years ago because it was inexpensive and available. I belive now that it's a match made in heaven! I need a truck on occasion, but not a big beast.
Mine is my daily driver. It's kind of like a Swiss army knife: it has so many uses!

 

[vaskeet]

I was not trying to start anything as I said I have one with the 2.3 for a daily driver and love it. But I see so many threads where someone tells someone else to get the 4.0 and that would be the wrong choice for me as I am lookin for max. fuel economy. Randy

 

[Hopman]

You asked: "Why own a Ranger?"
I say: "Why not a Ranger?"

 

[exbass94]

If Ford still offered the 4 cyl with 4wd, I would've bought one. But they don't so I had to go with the 4.0. The mileage kind of sucks but I really do enjoy the power.

 

[souldoubt88]

You asked: "Why own a Ranger?"
I say: "Why not a Ranger?"

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