New car / truck prices...

Triple · 02-02-2011, 12:02 PM

A new, base-model 4-cylinder, 5-speed Ranger costs almost $18K..?

Base-model, full-size Chevy work trucks that start above $20K..?

Dave · 02-02-2011, 12:13 PM

You can thank those 90 dollar an hour workers and your loving government.

Particle Man · 02-02-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

You can thank those 90 dollar an hour workers and your loving government.

derf · 02-02-2011, 12:16 PM

Yup, next question

Rangerscott · 02-02-2011, 12:17 PM

Small size pickups have always been close to full size. Id like a small pickup but im not paying sticker price or anywhere near it.

Id like to find a deal on a Ranger with the 4.0L V6.

Triple · 02-02-2011, 12:36 PM

Seven years ago I bought a new, base Sonoma for a tick over $10K OTD.

Twenty grand for a stripped down pickup of any size is a joke.

That said, used prices for trucks like the one I currently own are much higher than I expected. I was thinking of selling mine and picking up something smaller for the fuel economy, but not for these prices.

CasterTroy · 02-02-2011, 12:41 PM

What'll REALLY kick you in the dick is the bigger broader picture down the road.

That ranger MAY get 15mpg and that full size with a V8 will get 20mpg

My old boss use to buy the v6 work truck edition chevy's for service vehicles. He got MAYBE 17mpg out of them

So he decided to buy a few rangers to save on up front cost + fuel cost......they got 12-14mpg

He decided to buy 3 new v8 chevy's and they get over 20 plus they were only slightly more money than the rangers.

Over the long term the v8 work chevy's are costing a lot less.

He determined that the drivers of the rangers were giving the little 4 bangers all they had to get up to speed...thus KILLING the mileages. Where the v8's they didn't have to press the gas hard at all. So they weren't working them as hard.

Triple · 02-02-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

That ranger MAY get 15mpg and that full size with a V8 will get 20mpg.

I averaged 25mpg with my Sonoma and could get more on extended freeway trips. Nothing amazing for a 4-cylinder, but good enough for a truck.

I know a few people with newer V8 Chevies and they all report excellent mileage. I wouldn't mind one at all; just wish you could get one with a stick.

My Dakota does not get good mileage. No better than the full-size Ram I had prior to the Sonoma.

smileyman · 02-02-2011, 01:24 PM

I always buy Oct - Dec with the yr end rebates...Short bed full size FTW

OneSickPsycho · 02-02-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

A new, base-model 4-cylinder, 5-speed Ranger costs almost $18K..?

Base-model, full-size Chevy work trucks that start above $20K..?

I just saw a commercial for a local dealer - 2011 Rangers $13,500.

02-02-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	New car / truck prices... A new, base-model 4-cylinder, 5-speed Ranger costs almost $18K..? Base-model, full-size Chevy work trucks that start above $20K..?

02-02-2011, 12:41 PM	#7
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	What'll REALLY kick you in the dick is the bigger broader picture down the road. That ranger MAY get 15mpg and that full size with a V8 will get 20mpg My old boss use to buy the v6 work truck edition chevy's for service vehicles. He got MAYBE 17mpg out of them So he decided to buy a few rangers to save on up front cost + fuel cost......they got 12-14mpg He decided to buy 3 new v8 chevy's and they get over 20 plus they were only slightly more money than the rangers. Over the long term the v8 work chevy's are costing a lot less. He determined that the drivers of the rangers were giving the little 4 bangers all they had to get up to speed...thus KILLING the mileages. Where the v8's they didn't have to press the gas hard at all. So they weren't working them as hard. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I always buy Oct - Dec with the yr end rebates...Short bed full size FTW __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	You can thank those 90 dollar an hour workers and your loving government.

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yup, next question

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Small size pickups have always been close to full size. Id like a small pickup but im not paying sticker price or anywhere near it. Id like to find a deal on a Ranger with the 4.0L V6.

02-02-2011, 12:36 PM	#6
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Seven years ago I bought a new, base Sonoma for a tick over $10K OTD. Twenty grand for a stripped down pickup of any size is a joke. That said, used prices for trucks like the one I currently own are much higher than I expected. I was thinking of selling mine and picking up something smaller for the fuel economy, but not for these prices.