Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening.

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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
Congrats! Love the Saber color! :like:
 

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.your going to love the drive train on the ford.give it 500 miles for the tranny to mate up with the engine.a couple hard downshifts from mine at random times then butter.the turbo is a winner.
 

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I can't unsee what I saw at a dealer outside of my area last year. 5 late model Tacoma's on the front row at a Ford dealership. That's got to say something right there.
Of course I knew why, and prepare to be impressed. Congrats.
 

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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
Why is the locking 3rd. member hard to find? Unless, of course your 2020 is an in stock vehicle...
 


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I've been wondering the same thing. I wonder if dealers had a harder time moving the 2019s with the electronic locker so badly that they stopped ordering 2020s with it in general. I've even noticed around here that most of the 2020s on the lots don't have it either. When I was shopping for my 2019, it was the easiest option to find regardless of what dealer you looked at. Almost all of the trucks had it unless they were 2WD Lariat versions.
 

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I've been wondering the same thing. I wonder if dealers had a harder time moving the 2019s with the electronic locker so badly that they stopped ordering 2020s with it in general. I've even noticed around here that most of the 2020s on the lots don't have it either. When I was shopping for my 2019, it was the easiest option to find regardless of what dealer you looked at. Almost all of the trucks had it unless they were 2WD Lariat versions.
My 2020 4x2 Lariat has a rear locker, but it also has the FX-2 package, it was special ordered last August.
All my previous new Ford trucks have been special ordered, I refuse to drive what some sales manager thinks I should.
 

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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
You're going to love the Ranger over the Tacoma! There are many of us here who have traded in our 3rd gen Tacomas and have zero regrets. You already know how bad the drivetrain is on the Tacoma so be prepared to smile (a lot) once you lay your foot into the turbo! Then nail it in S mode. lol

BTW...Good color choice! :like::clap:
 

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My 2020 4x2 Lariat has a rear locker, but it also has the FX-2 package, it was special ordered last August.
All my previous new Ford trucks have been special ordered, I refuse to drive what some sales manager thinks I should.
My 2019 was bought off the lot. It checked every single box except the power in the bed option which, I soon found out, is something I can do myself for less than $100 anyway so really, I got pretty much exactly what I wanted based on some manager's opinion of what I should like. :LOL:
 

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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
LA as in Los Angeles or Louisiana? I know i always heard if us in NorCal purchased a vehicle in SoCal you can save $1000, i never tried this to see though.
 
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LA as in Los Angeles or Louisiana? I know i always heard if us in NorCal purchased a vehicle in SoCal you can save $1000, i never tried this to see though.
Los Angles. Apperently, #1 Ford Sales dealer in the World. Flew in Sat night, stayed at the Flea Bag Motel 5+1, a block away from the dealer, Sales guy met me at 7:30 before they opened, was on the 405 going North by 8:30. Only reason i bought there was it was the only Sabre Extra cab in the state with locking rear diff (FX2 pack) and Trailer Tow. F-Duck this is a Nice Truck! Will post up some pics later
 

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Los Angles. Apperently, #1 Ford Sales dealer in the World. Flew in Sat night, stayed at the Flea Bag Motel 5+1, a block away from the dealer, Sales guy met me at 7:30 before they opened, was on the 405 going North by 8:30. Only reason i bought there was it was the only Sabre Extra cab in the state with locking rear diff (FX2 pack) and Trailer Tow. F-Duck this is a Nice Truck! Will post up some pics later
Good deal - glad to hear, cant wait to see the photos.
 

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Just Sold my '19 Tacoma, taking delivery of brand new '20 FX2 in Sabre on Sunday, in LA. Catching a flight Sat evening. :thumbsup:
Driving back Sunday. Locking rear diff hard to find.

It was a nice truck, esp liked the auto cruise control, and emergency braking on the SR5 model, But the engine was a dog. Rattled a bit at idle, always felt like i was carrying 100 extra pounds around. Love how the Ranger looks, Can't wait!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Flying to LA on points, cost all of 5 bucks. easy peasy.
It is the best color in the sunshine . You will also love the torque of the Ranger .
 

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Los Angles. Apperently, #1 Ford Sales dealer in the World. Flew in Sat night, stayed at the Flea Bag Motel 5+1, a block away from the dealer, Sales guy met me at 7:30 before they opened, was on the 405 going North by 8:30. Only reason i bought there was it was the only Sabre Extra cab in the state with locking rear diff (FX2 pack) and Trailer Tow. F-Duck this is a Nice Truck! Will post up some pics later
Hi Chris,

What is the name of the Ford Dealer? Was led to believe Tasca was the #1.... Hope it is not Fairway or Fairview Ford....

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Hi Chris,

What is the name of the Ford Dealer? Was led to believe Tasca was the #1.... Hope it is not Fairway or Fairview Ford....

Best,
Phil Schilke
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Likely Galpin Ford which is the #1 volume Ford dealer (or at least was)...not the largest, though. However, there are some that argue Brandon Ford in Florida has snatched the title recently too so YMMV.
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