Ordered a 2007 Ranger
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Ordered a 2007 Ranger
Hello guys & gals. Soon to be a frequent member of the Ranger & B-Series sub forums as I placed an order for a brand new 2007 Ranger at Hastings Ford in Greenville, NC.
Here is what's on the list...
Regular Cab
7' Bed
3.0 V6
5MOD
3.73 limited slip
6CD Changer
BFT Component Package
Power Equipment Group
XLT 4x2 Appearance Package
Payload Package #2
Privacy Glass
Sliding Rear Window
Tilt Wheel & Cruise Control
Class III Towing Package
Full Size Spare Tire
Black Exterior
Medium Dark Flint Interior
Priority 99
8 to 10 weeks for delivery
JB
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Here is what's on the list...
Regular Cab
7' Bed
3.0 V6
5MOD
3.73 limited slip
6CD Changer
BFT Component Package
Power Equipment Group
XLT 4x2 Appearance Package
Payload Package #2
Privacy Glass
Sliding Rear Window
Tilt Wheel & Cruise Control
Class III Towing Package
Full Size Spare Tire
Black Exterior
Medium Dark Flint Interior
Priority 99
8 to 10 weeks for delivery
JB
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Originally Posted by Dave257
Congratulation!! Now you will get the truck you want, very cool. As outlined your truck will run for many many years and haul long stuff too.
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jESSIE, WHAT MADE YOU GO WITH THE 3.0 ? It's the oldest, slowest of the 3 engines you can get in a ranger, but it's very reliable, and you can put alot of miles on one. i just wondered what pushed you toward the 3.0. It sounds like an awsome truck, you should enjoy it very much, good luck with your new truck !!
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I'm not sure if I would have wanted the 4-banger in a Ranger that would eventually have a Harley on it.. It would be sweet if the 4.0L was an option for his Rcab.
Thas' going to be a sweet ride Jessie!...
now if only I could talk myself into buying another new truck...
Thas' going to be a sweet ride Jessie!...
now if only I could talk myself into buying another new truck...
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Originally Posted by wendell borror
jESSIE, WHAT MADE YOU GO WITH THE 3.0 ? It's the oldest, slowest of the 3 engines you can get in a ranger, but it's very reliable, and you can put allot of miles on one. i just wondered what pushed you toward the 3.0. It sounds like an awsome truck, you should enjoy it very much, good luck with your new truck !!
JB
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Nice truck. I am such a fan of the 3.0 that I have driven only 3.0/manual Rangers since 1992. Its a bullet proof all-iron OHV design that will be trouble free longer than you will probably own the truck. I am not sure you can get that cab/bed combo with a manual if you opt for the 4.0 engine. Cruise control is a must if you drive a lot of open highway miles.
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Originally Posted by 99Trigger3_0
I'm not sure if I would have wanted the 4-banger in a Ranger that would eventually have a Harley on it.. It would be sweet if the 4.0L was an option for his Rcab.
Thas' going to be a sweet ride Jessie!... now if only I could talk myself into buying another new truck...
Thas' going to be a sweet ride Jessie!... now if only I could talk myself into buying another new truck...
Yes, a Harley, specifically a 2004 Roadster, along with motorcycle related items will find there way in the back of the truck. Also the routine every week items like hauling the trash.
This Ranger is replacing a 2005 F-150 4WD which I found to be too impractical for a 5'7'' tall guy. Heck, I could even reach over the side of the truck to get anything out. Worse, I was planning to install taller tires to fill up the wheel wells. Opening the tailgate, I still had to crawl in the back to retrieve the smallest items. What really disappointed me was I couldn't close the tailgate with my 2004 Roadster in the back due to a 6½' bed. The long bed Ranger will never have that problem.
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OK, I see said the blind man to his wife who could not hear, that explains the 3.0. I think your salesman is misguided, The 4.0 is a better truck motor than the 3.0 in the fusion. I bet he was thinking about the 3.5, the fusion doesn't have it yet either, only the lincoln at this point, last I heard. Ford supose to do some hipo fusion, either svt, or st with the 3.5 in the near future.
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One word of caution. You need to think about how you will Load the bike. There have been a couple of posts about the the straps on the tailgate failing when loading/unloading off of the tailgate. I think they are only rated at 300lbs. If you come up with a good custom ramp Idea be sure to pass it along to us. I am sure others will be interested.
Dave
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