Ford Ranger Discontinued Dec. 2011... - Page 2

OneSickPsycho · 09-28-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I wish my Tacoma was smaller, definitely feels like a full size with a lot less power.

Same with my Ridgeline...

Homeslice · 09-28-2011, 11:26 AM

I blame clueless soccer mom who think that an F150 with leather is a luxury car

Particle Man · 09-28-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

5 years from now, someone will release a new small truck and kick the market's ass...

Most likely.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I blame clueless soccer mom who think that an F150 with leather is a luxury car

Yeah - we don't see as much of that here but I've seen it in a lot of places.

shmike · 09-28-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I blame clueless soccer mom who think that an F150 with leather is a luxury car

For the death of the Ranger?

Particle Man · 09-28-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

For the death of the Ranger?

Yep - the whole "bigger is better" mentality - they'll buy big F-150's because what would the neighbors think otherwise?

Homeslice · 09-28-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

For the death of the Ranger?

Yep, because over the last 10-15 years the F150 has become much more luxurious than the Ranger (at least with the high-line packages).

HurricaneHeather · 09-28-2011, 12:16 PM

I am a Ranger fan. We have the Mazda version now, but before that I've had 3 other Rangers.

My husband broke this news about discontinuation to me very gently. Joe, Fiona and Captain Jack were all great trucks.

I figured I would always own one. I guess not.

101lifts2 · 09-28-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

5 years from now, someone will release a new small truck and kick the market's ass...

Would you pay 27k for a Ranger? Because many would pay 27k for an F-150 without blinking an eye.

They need to put a small diesel engine in a small pickup. Something that gets over 30mpg on the highway.

Homeslice · 09-28-2011, 04:37 PM

A small truck like a Ranger should be priced between $16K stripper and $25K loaded.

Of course, some people pay up to $35K for Tacomas, but only if they're a ricky retardo.

Porkchop · 09-28-2011, 06:36 PM

I almost bought the Nissan Fronteir a couple months back before I got the Soul. Noone could find the option package I wanted, and it was still a tad higher than I wanted to pay. It would still be kind of nice to have a small pickup though.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I blame clueless soccer mom who think that an F150 with leather is a luxury car

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HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I am a Ranger fan. We have the Mazda version now, but before that I've had 3 other Rangers. My husband broke this news about discontinuation to me very gently. Joe, Fiona and Captain Jack were all great trucks. I figured I would always own one. I guess not.