Bring back the Ranchero
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Tim
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I think I have heard that the demand for regular cabs is below ten percent and they were likely to drop them entirely.
A super-lightweight Bronco? Maybe a turbo diesel four cylinder economy truck that carries four passengers? I'd also like to see a turbo diesel four cylinder Ranger.
It seems to me that the Ranchero is a dead issue because you don't have adequate security for your "stuff" and also it seems that four passengers is the minimum demand in our market.
My thinking is this; I like sports cars but I'm not buying them anymore because they don't carry enough. Same with the Ranchero concept. As a primary vehicle, I think you have to have a back seat and a secure space to lock up your things when you have to park and leave your vehicle in a public area.
A super-lightweight Bronco? Maybe a turbo diesel four cylinder economy truck that carries four passengers? I'd also like to see a turbo diesel four cylinder Ranger.
It seems to me that the Ranchero is a dead issue because you don't have adequate security for your "stuff" and also it seems that four passengers is the minimum demand in our market.
My thinking is this; I like sports cars but I'm not buying them anymore because they don't carry enough. Same with the Ranchero concept. As a primary vehicle, I think you have to have a back seat and a secure space to lock up your things when you have to park and leave your vehicle in a public area.
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The Falcon Ute can be ordered with a locking fiberglass tonneau cover painted in body color. My R/C does me just fine, a small storage area in back of the seat, and a locking tool box in the bed. Not everyone wants or needs a back seat in a pickup, they use them as a truck and to get back and forth to work without carrying several passengers. I use the wife's Mountaineeer for lugging people around, and my truck stays cleaner inside as a result.
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IF you could fit an ATV or snowmobile in the back I'd definatley think about one. Also it'd need a little more interior space like an extended cab. Give it a tow rating of 3500 lbs or better. All wheel drive with a V8 option and I'm in!
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