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    Looking at a New Ford Ranger

    Mine is pushing 250k, this is my last chance for a new one.
    No other truck works for me, so I'm searching existing Ford inventory.
    Looking for a particular mix of options, any suggestions how to look nationally?
    I can fly in and drive home if I find the truck I want.
    Also have access to the Z plan, so I;m looking for the best deal as long is it is a Sport Supercab 2dr with cruise and sport seats.
    Any comments are appreciated!
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    What do you have in mind?
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    Try the build your own on the ford website. When you are done it will ask you if you want it to locate one for you. Or contact a dealership you like and they can look it up and get it for you. They can also have it built the way you want it. Hope this helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gryphonzus View Post
    Try the build your own on the ford website. When you are done it will ask you if you want it to locate one for you. Or contact a dealership you like and they can look it up and get it for you. They can also have it built the way you want it. Hope this helps.
    The Ranger production run ended in 2011, so the latter option is out, but you're right, Steve, Ford will help you locate one that is optioned as closely as possible to what you're looking for.

    BTW, I've got a 2011 4.0 XLT SuperCab and am very pleased with the truck, everything I was looking for in a small truck, and it's put together real well.

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    MEN drive trucks...Real MEN drive full sized trucks

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    Ford ceasing production on the Ranger was an error, in my opinion.
    Most 'truck people' buy way more truck than they ever need (or will use). The Ranger (even 3.0-equipped) is more than adequate for what 50% of ALL truck buyers actually use their truck for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by a_d_a_m View Post
    Ford ceasing production on the Ranger was an error, in my opinion.
    Most 'truck people' buy way more truck than they ever need (or will use). The Ranger (even 3.0-equipped) is more than adequate for what 50% of ALL truck buyers actually use their truck for.

    Long live the Ranger!
    Your right most people will never carry enough crap to fill the bed of a Subaru Brat but I think the following applies:

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyLPita View Post
    What do you have in mind?
    Black Sport with cruise 2 door and sport seats. I'd like a 5 speed, but that looks pretty slim.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Man View Post
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    Ummm thanks for your input...
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    Quote Originally Posted by a_d_a_m View Post
    Ford ceasing production on the Ranger was an error, in my opinion.
    Most 'truck people' buy way more truck than they ever need (or will use). The Ranger (even 3.0-equipped) is more than adequate for what 50% of ALL truck buyers actually use their truck for.

    Long live the Ranger!
    Big +1 on that.

    I've owned three Rangers, a '96 regular cab stepside, an '01 SuperCab, and now my '11; all great vehicles, and just the right size for my requirements.

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    Never understood why small trucks ballooned into big ones. I had a 99 Tacoma and it was a great truck, the new Tacoma is about the same size as my Dodge 1500. The Ranger is a great little truck and hopefully Ford will replace it with another small truck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vortex View Post
    Never understood why small trucks ballooned into big ones. I had a 99 Tacoma and it was a great truck, the new Tacoma is about the same size as my Dodge 1500. The Ranger is a great little truck and hopefully Ford will replace it with another small truck.
    Agreed, Jim.

    They are actually continuing the nameplate in Europe, as a newly developed vehicle, but the truck is slightly larger than the former platform.
    http://www.carsession.com/car-news/2...ean-specs.html

    I know Ford is pushing the F-150 real hard, but IMO, there's still a very viable market for a "Ranger-sized" model. Sure hate to see it go.

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    I had an 86 supercab with the 2.9V6 and auto. Was absolutely the best vehicle I've ever owned. Could do most anything that I needed, got great gas mileage, and was very comfortable even for my big butt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimlam56 View Post
    Black Sport with cruise 2 door and sport seats. I'd like a 5 speed, but that looks pretty slim.
    Black 5 speed:

    http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...&&aff=national

    A few more Black Sport models:

    http://www.cars.com/for-sale/new/for...102&trId=25398

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