I'll Say It Again & Again, I Love This Truck!

[WV_Ranger]

Actually Chuck it more the Velocity Blue. Only because a certain someone here (we won't name names ) is constantly talking about it like is the best color in the world. Everyone knows it's Saber. ?

You mis-spelled iconic silver

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[9zero1790]

Pretty sure the wife hates me and my truck?

perfect. you will not have to worry about her wanting to drive it.

 

[BettaRanga]

Do you think the F150 guys with the 3.5L twin turbo feel the same way?

 

[RANGER_MARC]

Driving back from Mexico yesterday I started thinking again on how much I really love this truck. I mean it’s just a darn truck so what’s wrong with me that I keep obsessing over this thing? I’m 44 months into owning it and I feel like I did the first day I saw it on the dealers lot. It really is one of the most comfortable vehicles I’ve ever owned and even on our trip last year I was never uncomfortable while driving it and I did 5,000 that month.

It drives so smooth and it seems the faster you’re going the smoother it gets. Must have something to do with having a damper? ? I’m still super impressed that this only a little 4 banger but the tune does make a HUGE difference. Driving along at 70 and hitting the gas makes me laugh because this thing really takes off like a rocket! ? I was averaging 75-80 mph the whole way home and still managed to get 23.5 mpg for the 180 mile long trip back. I still think I have the wrong engine in it. lol Sid @Msfitoy be quiet, I still have 64,400 miles to go before it goes. ? Did I mention it's a 2019 and the best color...Saber!?

Wow, that sounds just like my truck ... except for the part about getting 23.5!

 

[WV_Ranger]

Do you think the F150 guys with the 3.5L twin turbo feel the same way?

I had a 19 5.0 f150. I miss the hp and torque but it was just another half ton truck. The ranger has something different. Way more fun and enjoyable to drive! Also less of a barge around town and in traffic. ?

 

[CB750F]

Yes!
Blue!
I never look back at the truck on a sunny day due to the blinding characteristics of the chrome.

Shit happens story:
Yesterday we went to an RV show. Snow storm, so took 2007
Escape, cuz Montreal & people like to park by touching
bumpers. Lock doors, get out, yep... No keys on me, they are on drivers seat? Little bastards jump ship & now they are stranded.
Wife & I look at each other, F%#@ IT! go to show, worry about it
later. After show call taxi, 35$ later were on the road.
I missed the ford pass app nor do I think I can lock the keys in
anyway.
Really like the NO-BO NB19.8, would be perfect for our
Yukon/Alaska trip we plan.

 

[jflogerzi]

Driving back from Mexico yesterday I started thinking again on how much I really love this truck. I mean it’s just a darn truck so what’s wrong with me that I keep obsessing over this thing? I’m 44 months into owning it and I feel like I did the first day I saw it on the dealers lot. It really is one of the most comfortable vehicles I’ve ever owned and even on our trip last year I was never uncomfortable while driving it and I did 5,000 that month.

It drives so smooth and it seems the faster you’re going the smoother it gets. Must have something to do with having a damper? ? I’m still super impressed that this only a little 4 banger but the tune does make a HUGE difference. Driving along at 70 and hitting the gas makes me laugh because this thing really takes off like a rocket! ? I was averaging 75-80 mph the whole way home and still managed to get 23.5 mpg for the 180 mile long trip back. I still think I have the wrong engine in it. lol Sid @Msfitoy be quiet, I still have 64,400 miles to go before it goes. ? Did I mention it's a 2019 and the best color...Saber!?

The only reason I trade it in is 2 reasons.

1) a PEHV version comes out
2) some how I can afford a new 6g raptor ranger(not likely ?)

Otherwise I am keeping this truck for a while. 10k miles. Plenty of tow miles already and many more to come. Perfect size and it can do it all even take the whole family on a road trip if need be.

 

[RedlandRanger]

The only reason I trade it in is 2 reasons.

1) a PEHV version comes out
2) some how I can afford a new 6g raptor ranger(not likely ?)

Otherwise I am keeping this truck for a while. 10k miles. Plenty of tow miles already and many more to come. Perfect size and it can do it all even take the whole family on a road trip if need be.

Ditto here - and #2 by itself probably wouldn't be enough seeing as how my 5G is paid off now.

Next month will be 4 years for me, hard as it is to believe - I've got 36k miles on it and I've loved every mile I've driven in it.

I was just telling someone yesterday - This is my 4th Ranger and it is by far my favorite - and although I really liked my other Rangers and they treated me well, this one is just so damn comfortable to drive - no matter whether it is on the freeway or heading down a crappy forest service road. Couple that with its impressive towing and hauling capabilities and its power (man, is the turbo a blast!) it checks all the boxes for me.

 

[AzScorpion]

The only reason I trade it in is 2 reasons.

1) a PEHV version comes out
2) some how I can afford a new 6g raptor ranger(not likely ?)

Otherwise I am keeping this truck for a while. 10k miles. Plenty of tow miles already and many more to come. Perfect size and it can do it all even take the whole family on a road trip if need be.

The Raptor will get me to trade mine in as long as it's not $65K+. Actually I kind of set my limit at $60K and even that has me second guessing it the longer I wait.

I love the thought of a PHEV. But if it looks like what we see now (6g renderings or whatever you wanna call it) I think they're ugly looking and wouldn't consider it.

This is the longest I've kept a truck in over 20 years so I'm really itching for a new one. lol The only other truck that's caught my eye is the new ZR2 which should be out by early summer. Plus I want to fully retire soon and write one more truck off while I can so I'll have some decisions to make once the Raptor pricing comes out.

 

[jflogerzi]

The Raptor will get me to trade mine in as long as it's not $65K+. Actually I kind of set my limit at $60K and even that has me second guessing it the longer I wait.

I love the thought of a PHEV. But if it looks like what we see now (6g renderings or whatever you wanna call it) I think they're ugly looking and wouldn't consider it.

This is the longest I've kept a truck in over 20 years so I'm really itching for a new one. lol The only other truck that's caught my eye is the new ZR2 which should be out by early summer. Plus I want to fully retire soon and write one more truck off while I can so I'll have some decisions to make once the Raptor pricing comes out.

Trust me I wish I could get a 6th gen raptor but just not gonna happen nor do I really need it. My 2wd with locker and a baby lift is plenty.

 

[AzScorpion]

Trust me I wish I could get a 6th gen raptor but just not gonna happen nor do I really need it. My 2wd with locker and a baby lift is plenty.

I don't "need" it, I want it! ?

But as time goes by the sensible part of my brain is starting to take over. But there's always that other side that keeps pushing me too.

 

[Friday yet?]

The only other truck that's caught my eye is the new ZR2

You are seriously in the wrong forum.

chebby

 

[NotBudule]

Also less of a barge around town and in traffic. ?

Bro , we in WV , was that you behind me at the one stoplight???

 

[WV_Ranger]

Bro , we in WV , was that you behind me at the one stoplight???

Well yeah, that's why I kept honking!

I do leave the state once a year and go places with traffic lol.

 

[NotBudule]

Well yeah, that's why I kept honking!

I do leave the state once a year and go places with traffic lol.

Wait , what.? ?? We're allowed to leave ?

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