How long for the Ranger smile to fade?

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After several months of research and analysis, I decided to custom order a 2019 Ranger, even before I could test drive one. I ordered it in December of 2018 and picked it up 3 years ago today. The last 3 years have been very, very good - this vehicle is probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned, and has been trouble free. It has performed exceptionally well when being used as a truck (towing various trailers, hauling wood/gravel, etc) and has even amazed me by doing things like pulling out a full size pickup in the snow.

If I had this to do all over again, I'd buy the Ranger in a heartbeat. I honestly can't think of anything I'd change about the order at all.
 

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Three Year Rangerversary today! 23,600 miles. Still brings a smile.

The plan was to give it a really good detail today but other things took priority. Maybe tomorrow.

Even not detailed, it still looks good to me.



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Today, I stopped for gas on my way home. While pumping, a guy came up and was complimenting my truck. He was on his way from Florida to Virginia and owns a 5G, also. He wasn't driving it though. Made my day!
 

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I get a laugh when people in big trucks ask me how well I fit in the Ranger and if I like it at gas stations. Not a little guy and have more than enough room... Guess they are bored waiting to fill up and might be looking to downsize as the pump goes over 100 dollars for them. It has happened four times in the last month and a half or so.
 

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63k miles/1,230 days and still a happy camper. Took Cinco to the Biggest Week In American Birding (BWIAB) at Magee Marsh this week near Toledo, OH. Columbus a few days earlier, and Ford's Garage in Lakeland, FL a couple weeks before that.
She's a keeper. ???
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I get a laugh when people in big trucks ask me how well I fit in the Ranger and if I like it at gas stations. Not a little guy and have more than enough room... Guess they are bored waiting to fill up and might be looking to downsize as the pump goes over 100 dollars for them. It has happened four times in the last month and a half or so.
I wince when I fill the tank on my decrepit '02 Honda CR-V, which normally runs me about $57.

However, the filled tank will last me 3 1/2-4 weeks, I can only imagine what drivers of full sized pickups are experiencing.

My 2020 Lariat 4x2 S/Cab is on it's second tank of ethanol free gasoline...
 

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Second Ranger and smiled the whole time I owned the last one. I do have to say that new 2022 has been great and the dealer has been top notch. They have made follow up calls to make sure things are fine and if there were any issues...not to sell me something.
Yes there are still great dealers out there.
Smiling...yes indeed and will be for years I'm sure.
 

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Still smiling. Just short of 43,000 miles. By the way, since my 40,000 mile service, my mpg has gone up to 24.4. Just keeps getting better. :clap:
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Still can't get them wheels straight even after 40 days off could ya? :facepalm:??
 

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Still can't get them wheels straight even after 40 days off could ya? :facepalm:??
Oh. I think that is an action shot, judging by the hands on the steering wheel. Judging by the tracks in the grass someone has been out hooning the Ranger.:like:
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