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Sun, June 7th, 2009, 10:22 AM
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I completely know what you mean on gas mileage and pricing between the small and full-sized trucks. Talking with one of the salesmen about not selling that many Rangers any more, he quickly pointed out that with some of the rebates that had been offered for many years, it was often the same, or better to go with a 150; plus you had a better trade-in value with the 150.
I just miss the manuveability I had with my last Ranger, not to mention the snot my last one had with mods. Gas mileage was about the same as I have now, but performance is night and day.
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Sun, June 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM
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I had 2 rangers, both 93 models and would never go back...i love my Screw and it's room. i see some f150 owners getting just as good or better mileage than the ranger..my 4.0 rangers only got 18 on the highway..my 5.4 now does that.
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Sun, June 7th, 2009, 03:40 PM
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I'd go for a smaller truck if it had the pulling power that I have with the 150. I'd like the smaller wheelbase and width for maneuvering on high mountain jeep trails. With the 150, I'm not sure it would fit on some of the roads in Colorado I'd like to take.
I DO think Ford needs to pull out all the stops and seriously start working on diesel power for its fleet. That has got to be one of the easiest, most cost efficient ways to achieve the new fuel economy figures coming down the pike. I think it makes far more sense than hybrid or all-electric engines. - Jack
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Sun, June 7th, 2009, 05:40 PM
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I definitely have to agree with you on the need for diesels. If they fully institute some form of a "cap & trade" policy, a plug in is going to cost too much to be fully recharging since they're be more taxes/fees/surcharges to contend with from utilities. Besides, there's be more chance of getting mods and tunes for a diesel than alternate powered vehicles. Also of note, hybrids are very efficient in cold climates; they don't really function as intended when it's cold. A local news station here did a long term comparison with 2 Escapes, 1 hybrid, 1 gas; little to no cost benefit for the hybrid.
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