Ranger vs S10
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Yes, weyerhaueser has what Chevy's are left in their fleet as "on road service only." The chev's front ends couldn't take the punishment of logging roads.
Now, I hate carlike trucks, and don't like the 97+ F-150, with it's IFS front end. What a joke. Ford never should have got rid of the TTB. Durability of a solid axel, and the nicer ride of an independant front. Darn soccer moms wanting carlike trucks anyway.
Just say Superduty. Mmmmm, beefy.
I would also like to point out that lifted Rangers that are used off road probably outnumber lifted S-10's 10:1. I rarely see S-10's wheeling, and see tons af rangers. Well, at least TTB rangers.
Now, I hate carlike trucks, and don't like the 97+ F-150, with it's IFS front end. What a joke. Ford never should have got rid of the TTB. Durability of a solid axel, and the nicer ride of an independant front. Darn soccer moms wanting carlike trucks anyway.
Just say Superduty. Mmmmm, beefy.
I would also like to point out that lifted Rangers that are used off road probably outnumber lifted S-10's 10:1. I rarely see S-10's wheeling, and see tons af rangers. Well, at least TTB rangers.
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Kinda funny that when there is a compact truck shoot out either the Ford Ranger wins or the Toyota Tacoma that tells you what is better. Check out Four Wheeler, Consumer Reports, Off-Road etc. comparo's Both of these trucks wins back and forth.(NEVER THE S-10)
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Originally posted by adamk1974
Kinda funny that when there is a compact truck shoot out either the Ford Ranger wins or the Toyota Tacoma that tells you what is better. Check out Four Wheeler, Consumer Reports, Off-Road etc. comparo's Both of these trucks wins back and forth.(NEVER THE S-10)
Kinda funny that when there is a compact truck shoot out either the Ford Ranger wins or the Toyota Tacoma that tells you what is better. Check out Four Wheeler, Consumer Reports, Off-Road etc. comparo's Both of these trucks wins back and forth.(NEVER THE S-10)
when it comes to minitrucks, you cant compare payload or horsepower or anything like that...if that were the case, you'd buy a full size truck.
all other factors, the ranger wins hands down. s10's are cool because chevys are cool, but if you aren't a brand name person, you'll own a ford because it is better
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i'm torn, in my driveway sits my 89 bronco right next to my dad's 94 suberban w/ a 350. they are both fun to drive and i like both. but i dont know, i'm torn, i'm 18 and o like both, but chevy definently has more engine options and is cheaper to make fast.
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Originally posted by StompGo
I think the S-10's look awful and so does the new Colorado. Furthermore, the nose on the Chevy's is just plain terrible. The GMC's full size trucks are the only ones that still "look" decent.
Of course...the F150 has looked goofy since the late 90's. The new 2004 F150 is dubbed "more car like than ever" so if you guys think Chevy's are car like...ya ain't gonna like the new F150. Ford is agrees and will still offer the "Heritage F150" just in case folks don't like what they've done.
I think the S-10's look awful and so does the new Colorado. Furthermore, the nose on the Chevy's is just plain terrible. The GMC's full size trucks are the only ones that still "look" decent.
Of course...the F150 has looked goofy since the late 90's. The new 2004 F150 is dubbed "more car like than ever" so if you guys think Chevy's are car like...ya ain't gonna like the new F150. Ford is agrees and will still offer the "Heritage F150" just in case folks don't like what they've done.
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Comfy either way
yeah i have my ranger which i drive everyday and then i drive this s-10 for a company truck at work. I tell you im glad to git in my ranger at the end of the day. looking at those s-10s just makes me laugh. who the hell thought of that rear bumber design and yeah i feel like i sit so much lower in the s-10. im a left arm out the window kind of guy and i can't do it comfortably in the s-10. i just think the ranger is a whole better truck personally
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I don't have a bias
i've bought a new tacoma also...great truck also.
when it comes to minitrucks, you cant compare payload or horsepower or anything like that...if that were the case, you'd buy a full size truck.
all other factors, the ranger wins hands down. s10's are cool because chevys are cool, but if you aren't a brand name person, you'll own a ford because it is better
when it comes to minitrucks, you cant compare payload or horsepower or anything like that...if that were the case, you'd buy a full size truck.
all other factors, the ranger wins hands down. s10's are cool because chevys are cool, but if you aren't a brand name person, you'll own a ford because it is better
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Yes, weyerhaueser has what Chevy's are left in their fleet as "on road service only." The chev's front ends couldn't take the punishment of logging roads.
Now, I hate carlike trucks, and don't like the 97+ F-150, with it's IFS front end. What a joke. Ford never should have got rid of the TTB. Durability of a solid axel, and the nicer ride of an independant front. Darn soccer moms wanting carlike trucks anyway.
Just say Superduty. Mmmmm, beefy.
I would also like to point out that lifted Rangers that are used off road probably outnumber lifted S-10's 10:1. I rarely see S-10's wheeling, and see tons af rangers. Well, at least TTB rangers.
Now, I hate carlike trucks, and don't like the 97+ F-150, with it's IFS front end. What a joke. Ford never should have got rid of the TTB. Durability of a solid axel, and the nicer ride of an independant front. Darn soccer moms wanting carlike trucks anyway.
Just say Superduty. Mmmmm, beefy.
I would also like to point out that lifted Rangers that are used off road probably outnumber lifted S-10's 10:1. I rarely see S-10's wheeling, and see tons af rangers. Well, at least TTB rangers.
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Thread is from 2003 and should be left there. My only experience was an S10 vs. my '86 Ranger. Lower seating, fancier interior, and the 5 speed manual in the S10 (a T5) was so much better than the POS in the Ranger I wanted to trade trucks. But I didn't.
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