![]() 04/04/2018 at 21:20 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
I say “truck” because it is not the bigly vehicle that is usually associated with that word, it is but a Ranger. However, it has ridiculously low miles, only 48k!
Full spec: XLT Super Cab, RWD, 3.0 V6, auto
Overall, it’s in pretty okay shape, no visible rust on the body or frame, a couple minor dents and scratches because it does get used for truckly things. Really could just use a good detail, who knows how long it’s been since it was washed last. Still books at over $6000 minimum private party, so that’s neat.
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How’d it do? Rwd Rangers are pretty notorious for terrible traction in inclement weather. Ask me how I know
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I don’t know, my RWD Ranger did fine with 4 sandbags in the bed. I miss driving it in the snow.
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I heard Vulcan V6. I’m here.
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I’ve had less than stellar results in hilly Seattle in the rain. Gotten stuck a few times on flat ground too (mud). Haven’t actually tried driving the work trucks in the snow, that does sound fun (assuming there’s no one else on the road)
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but can a V6 Mustang do 0-60 in 5.5 seconds?
![]() 04/04/2018 at 21:36 |
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Yes, for about the price of a V6 Mustang.
![]() 04/04/2018 at 21:43 |
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Every time a new worker took out one of the rangers to the field they would end up in the ditch.. same story three different drivers; just driving along, hit washboard and it went sideways..
I had one do it on wet pavement over a bump.
Replaced them with Tacomas and no more problems.
![]() 04/04/2018 at 21:56 |
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why such a fan of the vulcan? I didn’t hate it but I’ve heard numerous complaints and woes on here
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Fairly well, although I did also have 200lbs of sand in the back and never went above 2.7k rpm in the snow
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This reminds of the Ranger my brother had for a while. It was the same color but a step side, and sooooooo damn clean. I miss seeing it.
![]() 04/04/2018 at 22:34 |
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I do just fine in mine
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I do just fine in my ranger
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i enjoyed driving it when it was actually dry
i don’t get why they still don’t make stepsides, i never thought they looked that bad (not good tho)
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Same with my RWD S-10. On all seasons, with an open rear diff. Only got stuck once.
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Perhaps a similar reason to why they don’t have exterior tie-downs. Most pickup owners don’t use them, as they rarely use their beds ¯\_()_/¯
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Rock solid for 218k miles.
Bulletproof engine if maintained. (I’ve seen examples where bulletproof where not maintained, but I don’t recommend that)
Sounds like an American Busso 2.5 V6 at full throttle.
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it did sound good that’s true
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Nice! My brother used to have a standard cab, long bed Ranger with the V6 and a 5 speed. That truck was a lot of fun to drive.
Was it fun?
![]() 04/05/2018 at 00:07 |
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when i finally got to dry tarmac, yes. the engine was a joy and sounded really good, it was surprisingly nimble and athletic for a truck, dare i even say quick