TacoHawkRanger
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Ray
- Joined
- Apr 27, 2019
- Threads
- 7
- Messages
- 125
- Reaction score
- 186
- Location
- NW Florida
- Vehicle(s)
- 2019 Ranger XLT FX4 Sport; 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
- Occupation
- Site Developer, USAF
- Thread starter
- #1
I apologize if this is already a thread. I looked, but couldn't find one.
So, as the title says, why the Ranger? For me, it was a kinda complicate process. I'm not loyal to any one brand (grew up riding in Fords, have owned mostly Toyota in my adult life) and I like mid-size trucks. With this in mind, I looked at all the options.
Nissan - I know the Frontier is capable, but I REALLY hate the interior, and the size. I was secretly hoping that they would be updating it in 2019, but they keep giving all their love to the Titan.
GM - There's a lot I like about the GM twins. I especially love the interior on the Colorado. That said, I hate the rake on those trucks, and don't want to have a vehicle that requires I remove the air dam every time I leave the pavement. That said, if the ZR2 were in my price range, I'd likely not here right now.
Honda - To be honest, I don't get the hate for the Ridgeline. Yes, they are cars with beds, but that is their purpose. However, I like to go up in the mountains and camp. 4x4 is a must.
Jeep - Setting aside the looks (not for me!), I just plain can't afford the Gladiator.
Toyota - I learned to drive in '93 Toyota pickup. I had an '08 4 cyl that I traded for an '06 6 cyl TRD Sport. When I totaled that, bought the wife an 08 4Runner. She totaled that, and we eventually replaced it with a '13 TRD Sport. I loved the '06, and I love the '13 (that's the truck the missus drives), but the 2nd Gen interior is not as comfortable as I'd like and the 4.0 isn't very good for gas. I was STOKED when I saw the 3rd Gen body style. Then I saw the engine and transmission... If Toyota would put a better engine in the Taco, I'd buy it.
Finally, that brings us to Ford. From the day I saw it, I liked the body style. Then the engine was announced, and it was like a puzzle piece falling into place. The decision was pretty much already made, but when I put together my Truck (XL STX FX4 with carpet and bedliner) and saw the price for EXACTLY what I wanted in a truck, I was sold!
Sorry for the long read! Anyway, I look forward to hearing why y'all picked the Ranger!
So, as the title says, why the Ranger? For me, it was a kinda complicate process. I'm not loyal to any one brand (grew up riding in Fords, have owned mostly Toyota in my adult life) and I like mid-size trucks. With this in mind, I looked at all the options.
Nissan - I know the Frontier is capable, but I REALLY hate the interior, and the size. I was secretly hoping that they would be updating it in 2019, but they keep giving all their love to the Titan.
GM - There's a lot I like about the GM twins. I especially love the interior on the Colorado. That said, I hate the rake on those trucks, and don't want to have a vehicle that requires I remove the air dam every time I leave the pavement. That said, if the ZR2 were in my price range, I'd likely not here right now.
Honda - To be honest, I don't get the hate for the Ridgeline. Yes, they are cars with beds, but that is their purpose. However, I like to go up in the mountains and camp. 4x4 is a must.
Jeep - Setting aside the looks (not for me!), I just plain can't afford the Gladiator.
Toyota - I learned to drive in '93 Toyota pickup. I had an '08 4 cyl that I traded for an '06 6 cyl TRD Sport. When I totaled that, bought the wife an 08 4Runner. She totaled that, and we eventually replaced it with a '13 TRD Sport. I loved the '06, and I love the '13 (that's the truck the missus drives), but the 2nd Gen interior is not as comfortable as I'd like and the 4.0 isn't very good for gas. I was STOKED when I saw the 3rd Gen body style. Then I saw the engine and transmission... If Toyota would put a better engine in the Taco, I'd buy it.
Finally, that brings us to Ford. From the day I saw it, I liked the body style. Then the engine was announced, and it was like a puzzle piece falling into place. The decision was pretty much already made, but when I put together my Truck (XL STX FX4 with carpet and bedliner) and saw the price for EXACTLY what I wanted in a truck, I was sold!
Sorry for the long read! Anyway, I look forward to hearing why y'all picked the Ranger!
Sponsored