Cmar
Well-Known Member
This is a list of complaints about his new ranger from a thread on the Australian Newranger forum.I was convinced 6 years ago I needed to trade in my Dakota and get an SUV so we could move my step daughter to and from college comfortable. So, the 1 time we moved her it was great. She just graduated with her Masters, and I still have only moved her 1 time. She always had an apt. anyway, and as most of us may feel, moving blows. My wife wanted an all wheel drive, but not a new car, so she offered to take mine and let me buy a truck. (still can't figure out her end game) I've been quite happy with my purchase, although I read somewhere all the updates I needed to do, mud flaps, leveling kit, side step etc. Now this is not unusual to outfit a new vehicle with essentials. Now comes why I think I may have purchased the wrong truck...
I'm a conservative driver now a days, not OCD about it, but I like getting good gas mileage. I just can't see how I can do it in this truck. I push down on the gas, and the truck MOVES!! I feel like a kid again, and there is no sign of it letting up. Coming home from a BBQ Sunday, I took a dirt road over a mountain to get home. I thought I was driving normal, push on gas, and it MOVES!!! My wife looks over and says " are you trying to make this truck fishtail?" I really wasn't, but it was, and I was loving it. Reminds me of my youth racing down dirt roads, Dukes of Hazzard style. Rocks hitting step bar sounded like someone ringing a dinner bell. I had to hide my joy, but inside smiling from ear to ear.
I read all the posts about more better-faster etc. How about more gas mileage? I'd feel so much better knowing I could have my fun AND get good gas mileage. Only 500 miles, pretty much 400 around town, and I get 18..... Maybe I need to trade in my shoes for a lighter pair.
ALL THE THINGS WRONG WITH MY WILDTRAK AFTER THREE YEARS
by BLACKCRUSADER » Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:31 pm
Well I have had my 2015 Wildtrak two years now. The complaints department goes like this
1. My friends complain that after riding in the spacious cabin their vehicles feel rather puny inside.
2. Long car trips are too comfortable you don't feel tired from driving.
3. Even in the steep mountains where I drive I get around 700km to a tank, fuel economy is great
4. I got rear ended last month when stopped at a traffic light. The car behind two busted headlights, a broken grill, leaking radiator, bent bonnet.
My car, slightly bent bumper replaced under other owners insurance.
5. Some kid decided to open my tailgate which smacked him on the head as he was too short. His parents upset. Me, I'm like yeah right you didn't teach your kid not to touch other people's belongings.
Apart from that there's nothing wrong with the Wildtrak itself. What a great car and the decision to buy it for where I live was the correct one.
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