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New Ford Ranger
« on: September 25, 2011, 10:00:34 PM »
The new Ford Ranger is on the show room floors in WA, we are on a short holiday here from Qld. Have not had a test drive but pretty impressed with it, it does just stand out at you.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2011, 10:28:15 PM »
They do look good.  Wonder if they changed the clutch design  ???
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2011, 08:54:25 AM »
I was keen on one for my daily driver, but Ford couldn't tell me when it was going to happen so I was reluctant to put money down. Had I have known it was this close I would have waited. Oh well.

Looking forward to some real owners reviews. Hoping it impacts on Hilux sales.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2011, 09:22:51 AM »
There is a good review at www.caradvise.com.au
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2011, 09:39:08 AM »
Quote from: Isuzumu on September 26, 2011, 09:22:51 AM
There is a good review at www.caradvise.com.au

Not that I could find, is there a direct link to the review??

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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2011, 10:11:29 AM »
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2011, 10:22:45 AM »
Do they come standard with a vomit bag? looks like a Ssanyong humped a Hilux

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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2011, 04:01:31 PM »
Looks pretty good, may have to add that to the must look at pile when ordering the new work ute.

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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2011, 06:29:25 PM »
Looks like the 4wd has dual wishbone with coil front suspension AND a six speed auto for the 3.2diesel.

Sounds like a good combo.  I've put 75000 on my work ranger and its been good.  The only letdown has been the shocking ride from the suspension and the 5sp gearbox issues.

The supercab with the suicide doors is a great compromise between single and dual cab for the kids when needed.

And an 80l tank. About time, the 55l in the current one sucks.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2011, 06:38:02 PM »
I like it, the front looks like it is modelled on their bigger utes in the US

Side profile looks like a hilux


A grader blade for a towbar
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2011, 07:55:47 PM »
Checked with a dealer today,A nice looking rig, nice interior, they did not have one for a test drive, but looking at the spec pricing.
I wanted a 6 speed manual super cab/chassis hi rider 2wd with rear diff lock....I can only get auto with no rear diff lock, they do not make that combination...bugga
I can get auto, super hi rider 2wd, no diff lock...34K + on roads...
Over the next couple of weeks I will check out the Mazda unit, as it is the sister of the Ranger
So far...the 4wd krautmobile has the inside running.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2011, 07:56:39 PM »
Quote from: campingwithkids on September 26, 2011, 10:22:45 AM
Do they come standard with a vomit bag? looks like a Ssanyong humped a Hilux

Cheers

Ahhh......THe Hilux is the humper thanks very much............. :cheers:
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2011, 08:06:46 PM »
It got a really wrap from drive.com.au but they're not an authority on 4wds IMHO.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2011, 08:08:42 PM »
Quote from: dazzler on September 26, 2011, 06:29:25 PM


And an 80l tank. About time, the 55l in the current one sucks.

What year is yours dazzler ? Mine has a 65 litre tank and with over 700kms per tank thought it was pretty adequate .
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2011, 08:13:59 PM »
Whats a Ford Ranger? Is that like a Law Enforcer at the Ford Factory...Henry T's mate?
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2011, 08:48:18 PM »
Quote from: BradandPeta on September 26, 2011, 08:08:42 PM
What year is yours dazzler ? Mine has a 65 litre tank and with over 700kms per tank thought it was pretty adequate .
09 xtracab 2wd.  Normally get around the 520km per tank.  (well the light is on around the 48l mark)

A good bus overall.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2011, 08:53:08 PM »
I saw a truck loaded up with new Rangers at the car port in Port Kembla the other day.

Must be some of the first ones come into Aus. They looked very nice up close, base models mainly though.

Looks much nicer than the ugly sitter BT-50 equivalent.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2011, 03:11:11 PM »
I just took a 2wd XLT for a run, nice and roomy inside and drives well, still a bit noisy but it is a diesel. My only issue is its just under 5.4mtrs long, which is more than my garage so I get to keep my money that little bit longer
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2011, 03:54:28 PM »
I had a drive of a mates XLT 6spd man 3.2. Feels like it has heaps of grunt, a very strong engine..

As for the tow bar, Ford have/are designing a new tow bar as it effects the departure angle. They also realised that leaving the keys in the ignition overnight sends the battery flat...

Other than that..very nice but also heavy on the price tag.
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2011, 04:27:09 PM »
given the popularity of Jooliaaar at the minute, you would have thought ford would have rethought calling a car a Ranga
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2011, 04:34:06 PM »
Quote from: Racer on October 06, 2011, 03:54:28 PM
I had a drive of a mates XLT 6spd man 3.2. Feels like it has heaps of grunt, a very strong engine..

As for the tow bar, Ford have/are designing a new tow bar as it effects the departure angle. They also realised that leaving the keys in the ignition overnight sends the battery flat...

Other than that..very nice but also heavy on the price tag.
And also voids your insurance if the car is stolen ... Nit picker !!!
P.s. What's a ranga ?
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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2011, 06:09:00 PM »
Quote from: Nomad on September 26, 2011, 07:56:39 PM
Ahhh...... THe Hilux is the humper thanks very much.

Naaahhhhh, I may be biased but the Ssangyong is nicer to drive on Long distance trips, 800+ km per tank too ;D
their turbo diesel engine is as silent as a mouse



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Re: New Ford Ranger
« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2011, 06:46:47 PM »
Quote from: BradandPeta on October 06, 2011, 04:34:06 PM
P.s. What's a ranga ?

The sheila running the country! :laugh:
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