Desert_5G
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The Ranger overall dimensions make it look like a tiny midsize truck compared to the rest. About 15" shorter in length and wheel base? oh my
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The chart shows the wheelbase and length for a Crew Cab long bed. The CCSB variants of the Colorado and Tacoma are within inches of the Ranger.The Ranger overall dimensions make it look like a tiny midsize truck compared to the rest. About 15" shorter in length and wheel base? oh my
So does the Ford Transit van. But it's still not a truck.It has significantly better payload than the Tacoma and a wider bed and longer than most standard beds than all of the other BOF trucks (increased cargo volume).
And the Ford Transit van is a van and not a truck because it does not have a bed.So does the Ford Transit van. But it's still not a truck.
I understand your sentiment about the sloping hood line, but that you’ll love that forward visibility if you are getting the FX4 package and will be using trail control for rocky climbs (I know I will to a couple fishing and camping spots here in CO). And from a driving around town perspective, that forward visibility will be better for getting in/out of parking spots, etc. I have a forward camera and the Ford 360 sensors on my wife’s Edge Sport but I rarely use those for reference when in forward motion, I would have to drive much slower to utilize them an the visibility is plenty good over the hood.I was able to test drive a Ranger at the local drive event today. First impressions were that the seats were much more comfortable than my Tacoma's. I never liked the bench style seats of the Taco. But the rangers were much softer and more supportive that will make long distance driving more comfortable. Size wise it felt just as easy to drive and park like my tacoma with a bit more headroom. The drive line felt a lot more smooth and quieter. The center console looked a bit cluttered and difficult to find the button your looking for. It definitely felt more car like to drive with a low front sweeping hood; which I wasn't a fan of. I wanted to feel like I'm driving a truck not a SUV. Overall I enjoyed it and I think it will be a good replacement for my Tacoma.
Think you’re pretty close. I’m going to factor in depreciation over 5 to 10 years as well. I’d say the ranger will drop by by about 35% based on the Colorado LT Z71. Im betting the JT does a lot better.I'm guessing here, but I think a 4x4 XLT SuperCrew (Group 301A + Trailer Tow + Locking Rear) will be over $6,000 cheaper than the Jeep Gladiator Sport S Trim (automatic with hard top)