got a tough decision
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From: SW Florida
4x4 Ranger SuperCab with a 4 liter and a manual trans. Good gas mileage, torque, reliable, and will get you just about anywhere. Parts are cheap and aftermarket goodies are everywhere.
Save the full size for bigger jobs.
I'm actually thinking of buying another Ranger myself. No sense driving a full size 4x4 to work.
Save the full size for bigger jobs.
I'm actually thinking of buying another Ranger myself. No sense driving a full size 4x4 to work.
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From: Gilbert, PA
4x4...decent mileage...blue oval...a Ranger or Escape is what I'd be looking at.
Also remember that you can buy a lot of gas for what it usually takes to buy a new(er) car. The numbers often don't add up when everybody starts talking about mileage savings. Don't misunderstand, I don't have anything against new or small cars (I drive the Mrs' Focus every chance I get) but put pencil to paper and you may be surprised.
Also remember that you can buy a lot of gas for what it usually takes to buy a new(er) car. The numbers often don't add up when everybody starts talking about mileage savings. Don't misunderstand, I don't have anything against new or small cars (I drive the Mrs' Focus every chance I get) but put pencil to paper and you may be surprised.
4x4 Ranger SuperCab with a 4 liter and a manual trans. Good gas mileage, torque, reliable, and will get you just about anywhere. Parts are cheap and aftermarket goodies are everywhere.
Save the full size for bigger jobs.
I'm actually thinking of buying another Ranger myself. No sense driving a full size 4x4 to work.
Save the full size for bigger jobs.
I'm actually thinking of buying another Ranger myself. No sense driving a full size 4x4 to work.
A 3rd for a ranger for a daily driver. Good fuel milage, 4wd, good power(more than your 6cyl), reliable, easy to work on.
I have an 04 I drive EVERYDAY, haul firewood, haul trailers, and plow snow with. It takes EVERYTHING I throw at it other than towing my deck over equipment trailer.
As for getting a diesel to drive everyday, that is just STUPID, they cost more to buy, more to maintain and more to put fuel in. UNLESS it is hook to a trailer or loaded EVERYDAY
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From: Hartland, WI
X2 on the Subaru Outback or Forester. Reliable, AWD capability, good fuel economy, and dead nuts simple to work on. The engines don't sit transversely like other cars so underhood components are easy to get to.
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From: Heber, UT
I would also vote for a 4x4 ranger as a second vehicle. I have owned 4 different rangers over the years and never had any issues with any of them. Mine would average around 16-18 in town and 20 on the highway, not as a good as a jetta but you can pick a ranger up for a lot cheaper. As far as a diesel goes, the added fuel economy (most get around 16 unloaded stock from my experience) and the $0.80 more a gallon than regular (in my area at the moment) unleaded basically cancel each other out.
I would love a crew cab powerstroke but there is no way I could justify the cost of a diesel vs how much I tow and haul on average.
One more thing, if I read your first post right you are looking to save money on fuel or atleast stay the same. A 3/4 ton diesel will get less fuel mileage, cost more in maintenance (i.e. gallons of oils vs quarts of oil), and fuel is more expensive.
My best bet would be to get a ranger or Toyota 4x4 for commuting and keep an eye out for a good 3/4 ton for your towing and hauling needs and sell the f150.
I would love a crew cab powerstroke but there is no way I could justify the cost of a diesel vs how much I tow and haul on average.
One more thing, if I read your first post right you are looking to save money on fuel or atleast stay the same. A 3/4 ton diesel will get less fuel mileage, cost more in maintenance (i.e. gallons of oils vs quarts of oil), and fuel is more expensive.
My best bet would be to get a ranger or Toyota 4x4 for commuting and keep an eye out for a good 3/4 ton for your towing and hauling needs and sell the f150.
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i checked insurance, an extra 20 to 35 bucks to add another vehicle with just liability, and extra 60 bucks for liability and some more
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A 3rd for a ranger for a daily driver. Good fuel milage, 4wd, good power(more than your 6cyl), reliable, easy to work on.
I have an 04 I drive EVERYDAY, haul firewood, haul trailers, and plow snow with. It takes EVERYTHING I throw at it other than towing my deck over equipment trailer.
As for getting a diesel to drive everyday, that is just STUPID, they cost more to buy, more to maintain and more to put fuel in. UNLESS it is hook to a trailer or loaded EVERYDAY
I have an 04 I drive EVERYDAY, haul firewood, haul trailers, and plow snow with. It takes EVERYTHING I throw at it other than towing my deck over equipment trailer.
As for getting a diesel to drive everyday, that is just STUPID, they cost more to buy, more to maintain and more to put fuel in. UNLESS it is hook to a trailer or loaded EVERYDAY
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I would also vote for a 4x4 ranger as a second vehicle. I have owned 4 different rangers over the years and never had any issues with any of them. Mine would average around 16-18 in town and 20 on the highway, not as a good as a jetta but you can pick a ranger up for a lot cheaper. As far as a diesel goes, the added fuel economy (most get around 16 unloaded stock from my experience) and the $0.80 more a gallon than regular (in my area at the moment) unleaded basically cancel each other out.
I would love a crew cab powerstroke but there is no way I could justify the cost of a diesel vs how much I tow and haul on average.
One more thing, if I read your first post right you are looking to save money on fuel or atleast stay the same. A 3/4 ton diesel will get less fuel mileage, cost more in maintenance (i.e. gallons of oils vs quarts of oil), and fuel is more expensive.
My best bet would be to get a ranger or Toyota 4x4 for commuting and keep an eye out for a good 3/4 ton for your towing and hauling needs and sell the f150.
I would love a crew cab powerstroke but there is no way I could justify the cost of a diesel vs how much I tow and haul on average.
One more thing, if I read your first post right you are looking to save money on fuel or atleast stay the same. A 3/4 ton diesel will get less fuel mileage, cost more in maintenance (i.e. gallons of oils vs quarts of oil), and fuel is more expensive.
My best bet would be to get a ranger or Toyota 4x4 for commuting and keep an eye out for a good 3/4 ton for your towing and hauling needs and sell the f150.
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You have got to begetting some of the BEST milage out of the I6 I have ever heard of
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From: west plains spokane,wa
That's about what I got with my ranger. 4 litre, 4wd, 5 spd. Your mpg's are probably about normal for a 2wd half ton. If you want a 4wd ranger with a 4 banger it'll have to be pre 92 if my memory is right.
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
We have two 3.0/5-speed Rangers here but they're both 1 wheel drive, and I also have a Subaru. These Rangers get really good milage.. low to mid 20's all the time, but the Sub does better and it's nearly unstoppable in the winter. It's not worth putting up with the brutally anemic 4-banger Rangers as the small 6 does as well on gas and makes a lot more power.
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From: Gilbert, PA
Yes, The more typical milage is 16 highway and 12-13 around town
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I've gotten better on the highway, but it isn't very consistent. Then again, my truck is a 2wd and has 3.08 gears.