F150 to Ranger - thoughts?
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F150 to Ranger - thoughts?
Hey all,
I've been looking at moving from an 05 F150 4x4 to an 08 Ranger 4x4.
Would lower my payment considerably and I'm thinking it would be a nice improvement in gas mileage.
Anyone else make this switch? Any thoughts, comments, smart remarks??
Thanks in advance
-Rich
I've been looking at moving from an 05 F150 4x4 to an 08 Ranger 4x4.
Would lower my payment considerably and I'm thinking it would be a nice improvement in gas mileage.
Anyone else make this switch? Any thoughts, comments, smart remarks??
Thanks in advance
-Rich
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So is the 150 paid off? What will your trade in value be? So whatever you owe on the 150 minus the trade-in will be added to your Ranger payments.
If you are doing it just to save gas money think about how many miles you have to drive to pay the difference before you start saving. To me, my '06 Ranger 4.0 4x4 is way under powered but Chevy doesn't put a V-6 in the small trucks anymore (my bad should have test drove an I-5). I am saying this in case you do towing or heavy loads a lot. You won't see gas savings cause you need more gas to get the same amount of power.
If you are doing it just to save gas money think about how many miles you have to drive to pay the difference before you start saving. To me, my '06 Ranger 4.0 4x4 is way under powered but Chevy doesn't put a V-6 in the small trucks anymore (my bad should have test drove an I-5). I am saying this in case you do towing or heavy loads a lot. You won't see gas savings cause you need more gas to get the same amount of power.
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No, it's not paid off. I have a 0% loan. I owe about 14 and kbb says 22 so I'm thinking I can probably sell and pick up about 6K to put down.
Interesting that the 4.0 is underpowered. I don't do any hauling but also don't want a gutless wonder. I think the 5.4 seems gutless but figured with a lighter truck and the V6 I'd be fine....
Interesting that the 4.0 is underpowered. I don't do any hauling but also don't want a gutless wonder. I think the 5.4 seems gutless but figured with a lighter truck and the V6 I'd be fine....
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You'll definately get better MPG in the Ranger then.
A lot of people here are self-deprecating. As long as your in it for a small pickup that gets good to great gas mileage(depending on engine size) and has a pickup bed, you'll be happy.
You should already know the differences there will be with a smaller pickup, so drive one, and if its comfortable to you, you'll enjoy it!
Plus the 4.0 SOHC is a really nice engine.
A lot of people here are self-deprecating. As long as your in it for a small pickup that gets good to great gas mileage(depending on engine size) and has a pickup bed, you'll be happy.
You should already know the differences there will be with a smaller pickup, so drive one, and if its comfortable to you, you'll enjoy it!
Plus the 4.0 SOHC is a really nice engine.
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Originally Posted by rzims
Good to hear - I'm not a fast driver, but don't want a tugboat either.
Any specific issues with the ranger I should keep an eye on?
Any specific issues with the ranger I should keep an eye on?
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Originally Posted by rzims
No, it's not paid off. I have a 0% loan. I owe about 14 and kbb says 22 so I'm thinking I can probably sell and pick up about 6K to put down.
Interesting that the 4.0 is underpowered. I don't do any hauling but also don't want a gutless wonder. I think the 5.4 seems gutless but figured with a lighter truck and the V6 I'd be fine....
Interesting that the 4.0 is underpowered. I don't do any hauling but also don't want a gutless wonder. I think the 5.4 seems gutless but figured with a lighter truck and the V6 I'd be fine....
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Originally Posted by rzims
Good to hear - I'm not a fast driver, but don't want a tugboat either.
Any specific issues with the ranger I should keep an eye on?
Any specific issues with the ranger I should keep an eye on?
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I recently sold my '90 F150 4x4, 302, AOD, 3.55. I am a very happy Ranger owner now. I'm 6'2" (skinny) and I'm comfortable in the supercab. I agree with the rest about getting a 4.0L V6. A stick would be more fun, but the little wife needed the auto and I like it better when backing my trailer uphill into my carport.
...Terry '08 Ranger 4x4 Sport, 4door supercab, 4.0L, auto, 4.10LS
...Terry '08 Ranger 4x4 Sport, 4door supercab, 4.0L, auto, 4.10LS
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i went from an f250 to a ranger and the biggest problem i had was the lack of cargo area. I haul building supplies for my business to job sites and the ranger doesnt have the capicity. Once i got used to that i love the ranger more than i did the 250. I wound up getting more trucks for my company and have added a couple of the 150s and a c10 to haul stuff but the ranger works for most things just when i have alot of sheetrock or stuff i need the larger truck
If youre a bigger guy ( over 6 ft tall) the reg cab ranger is kinda tight
If youre a bigger guy ( over 6 ft tall) the reg cab ranger is kinda tight