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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Kool article

Thought someone might be interested....

http://www.internetweek.com/story/sh...leID=160503494
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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That's some good stuff and it makes sense.

Remember the GM commercial a few years ago touting the overnight test drive and how great it was? GM used a song by a group called Meatloaf; a portion of that song used in the TV commercial used the words "paradise by the dashboard lights". Several people, including myself, happened to remember the words to that song. In particular, later in the song the words are "now I'm preying for the end of time so I can end my time with you" . Hardly something one wants to think about when they buy a new car/truck; life is so bad one wants to die just to get away from their vehicle. This naturally hit the 'net. I also noticed that the commercial didn't last for a very long time either.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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If they're listening so closely, GIVE US A DIESEL RANGER !!!!!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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I agree, diesel ranger all the way!!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dealford
If they're listening so closely, GIVE US A DIESEL RANGER !!!!!!!
AL.

I would buy one.

Good article. I visit a bunch auto forums and have learned a lot and hope the automakers learn a thing or two also. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 02:33 AM
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that would be a sweet ride ,the killer power and the fuel economy. 6.0 ranger,id buy one
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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I second that!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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If they're listening so closely, GIVE US A DIESEL RANGER !!!!!!!
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Turbo-Diesel for me please
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I stated my desires in my aprils fools post...
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Yeah... turbo diesil... I would buy one in a heartbeat.

So I wonder who Ken was talking about when he said "You always have your occasional guy who's a little paranoid about that stuff"... hehe.

They're watching. They're always watching.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave257
I stated my desires in my aprils fools post...
Dave
Wait, you mean that was a joke?! (Sniff) ya got my hopes up there, just to cruel...

Good article, Ken. FORD, ya listening? Can you say "Turbo-diesel Ranger?"

-TD
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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A Ranger that doesnt ping??? Where do I sign?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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A Ranger that doesnt ping??? Where do I sign?

Keep an eye open for a post from me in a week or two.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave257
I stated my desires in my aprils fools post...
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You'll have to make your own Lightning Ranger !!!!
The diesel is out there, just not here. Listen up Ford !!!!!!!!
AL.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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The ranger is due for new engines.
 
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