2009 Ranger?!
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2009 Ranger?!
http://www.rpmplanets.com/blueoval-g...09-071123.html
So are they really going to end production and a truck that looks this good?! Or was this just a concept?
So are they really going to end production and a truck that looks this good?! Or was this just a concept?
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From: Edgerton, WI
I still dont see how Ford thinks they dont need a small truck in their lineup. Id very much be interested in a smaller truck when its time to trade in my '99 F-150 in a couple years.
However, Im not at all impressed by the reviews of the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon and a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier isnt even an option (no imports, thanks).
I think Ford could really dominate the small truck market again if they came out with a well-made, afforably-priced small truck that matched the performance and capability specs of the Tacoma.
However, Im not at all impressed by the reviews of the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon and a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier isnt even an option (no imports, thanks).
I think Ford could really dominate the small truck market again if they came out with a well-made, afforably-priced small truck that matched the performance and capability specs of the Tacoma.
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Originally Posted by EdwardsFan99
This sucks I love the Ranger!
That'd be nice if they would import or build us the Aussie version.
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ford would be very very stupid if they did not bring over the aussie ranger, 30mpg or better diesel's, off road versions to compete with the rubicon, crew cabs, long beds, lifted 2 wheel drive's you name it, they got the good stuff, 6 speed standards i think too.
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Originally Posted by phatpharm85
ford would be very very stupid if they did not bring over the aussie ranger, 30mpg or better diesel's, off road versions to compete with the rubicon, crew cabs, long beds, lifted 2 wheel drive's you name it, they got the good stuff, 6 speed standards i think too.
I fear though that they have already gone stupid!!
The Ranger should have been redesigned 10 years ago and again 5 years ago to keep it in the #1 spot.
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Sorry about the slow reply...
That image pictured is of our current (2006 model and later) Ranger.
It won't make it the US ever... there is a very small chance (although its decreasing by the day) of you getting the next (2011) Ranger.
I suggest if you care about it, you:
1. Tell your dealer.
2. Contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre.
3. Complain and make as much Ruckus as you can...
That image pictured is of our current (2006 model and later) Ranger.
It won't make it the US ever... there is a very small chance (although its decreasing by the day) of you getting the next (2011) Ranger.
I suggest if you care about it, you:
1. Tell your dealer.
2. Contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre.
3. Complain and make as much Ruckus as you can...
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From: Edgerton, WI
Originally Posted by wendell borror
Like I have said before, the ranger is to be replaced by the mid sized F-100 in the near future, then it can be counted with the F-series sales.
My family has owned nothing but Fords since the late '70s, but if Ford isnt building the truck I want, I guess I will have have to switch to a bowtie.
I know the Colorado/Canyon isnt perfect, but its better than a Dodge Dakota and I wont even consider an import.
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Originally Posted by Octane
I hope you are right. I dont really have a need for a fullsize truck and if Ford doesnt make the truck I want, I just might have to jump ship and trade my F-150 in on a Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon.
My family has owned nothing but Fords since the late '70s, but if Ford isnt building the truck I want, I guess I will have have to switch to a bowtie.
I know the Colorado/Canyon isnt perfect, but its better than a Dodge Dakota and I wont even consider an import.
My family has owned nothing but Fords since the late '70s, but if Ford isnt building the truck I want, I guess I will have have to switch to a bowtie.
I know the Colorado/Canyon isnt perfect, but its better than a Dodge Dakota and I wont even consider an import.
I attended the NA Auto show in MPLS MN last weekend. In speaking with a Ford rep. I was told that the Ranger will continue, name undecided yet. The current Ranger will go through 2009 with the new model in 2010. He also said the MPLS/St. Paul Ranger plant will stay open through production of the 2009 Ranger, then close. He said it is too old and costly to bring up to new production tecniques.