TitoW
Member
Hi folks!
Way back when I had me a 2000 Single Cab XLT Flareside. Loved that truck.
Then, I bought an 88 Single Cab Longbed with a 302ci in her. Loved that truck, too.
But soon I got distracted by building classic VW's and then the economy tanked. No body wanted customized Bugs anymore and the bills piled up. So I sold all my toys.
But I swore that, one day, I'd own another Ranger.
When my wife wrecked my car 3 months ago I knew I had my chance. Ford finally brought back the best damned truck in the market and I wasn't about to let it pass me by.
"But we don't need a truck!" "You can drive my Leaf!" "I don't want to drive a truck!"
Blah blah blah.
Everyone needs a truck. I could feel my masculinity oozing out of myself every time I drove that car. The truck wouldn't be for her to drive.
In the end, I bought my truck.... <cough cough> and I bought the wife a new Rogue to smooth things over <cough> But never you mind that, good sirs! Crew Cab fits the family. Lariat trim so I can lift my pinky when drinking.... also it helps satisfy my wifes bougie streak (she won't admit it but she finds that she really likes sitting up so high).
I decided on a 2wd so I could: a) reap the rewards of a significant cost reduction and b) plan for an older FX4 Ranger in the future (won't feel so bad dinging that one around on the trails).
I have my Ranger! Finally. And it is a blast. I just knew I'd love this thing. Best part? My boys love it too. Now the 12 year old is talking about his first car being an older Ranger.
Anyhoo, happy this forum exists.
Way back when I had me a 2000 Single Cab XLT Flareside. Loved that truck.
Then, I bought an 88 Single Cab Longbed with a 302ci in her. Loved that truck, too.
But soon I got distracted by building classic VW's and then the economy tanked. No body wanted customized Bugs anymore and the bills piled up. So I sold all my toys.
But I swore that, one day, I'd own another Ranger.
When my wife wrecked my car 3 months ago I knew I had my chance. Ford finally brought back the best damned truck in the market and I wasn't about to let it pass me by.
"But we don't need a truck!" "You can drive my Leaf!" "I don't want to drive a truck!"
Blah blah blah.
Everyone needs a truck. I could feel my masculinity oozing out of myself every time I drove that car. The truck wouldn't be for her to drive.
In the end, I bought my truck.... <cough cough> and I bought the wife a new Rogue to smooth things over <cough> But never you mind that, good sirs! Crew Cab fits the family. Lariat trim so I can lift my pinky when drinking.... also it helps satisfy my wifes bougie streak (she won't admit it but she finds that she really likes sitting up so high).
I decided on a 2wd so I could: a) reap the rewards of a significant cost reduction and b) plan for an older FX4 Ranger in the future (won't feel so bad dinging that one around on the trails).
I have my Ranger! Finally. And it is a blast. I just knew I'd love this thing. Best part? My boys love it too. Now the 12 year old is talking about his first car being an older Ranger.
Anyhoo, happy this forum exists.
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