Drove a "truck" for the first time on Sunday in a snowstorm, AMA

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 04/04/2018 at 21:20 • Filed to: None

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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.

AestheticsInMotion > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 21:24

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How’d it do? Rwd Rangers are pretty notorious for terrible traction in inclement weather. Ask me how I know

fhrblig > AestheticsInMotion 04/04/2018 at 21:27

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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.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 21:28

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I heard Vulcan V6. I’m here.

AestheticsInMotion > fhrblig 04/04/2018 at 21:32

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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)

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 04/04/2018 at 21:33

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but can a V6 Mustang do 0-60 in 5.5 seconds?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/04/2018 at 21:36

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Yes, for about the price of a V6 Mustang.

vicali > AestheticsInMotion 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.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 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

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > AestheticsInMotion 04/04/2018 at 21:57

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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

Alfalfa > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 22:12

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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.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 22:34

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I do just fine in mine

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > AestheticsInMotion 04/04/2018 at 22:35

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I do just fine in my ranger

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Alfalfa 04/04/2018 at 22:37

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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)

shop-teacher > fhrblig 04/04/2018 at 22:41

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Same with my RWD S-10. On all seasons, with an open rear diff. Only got stuck once.

Alfalfa > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 22:44

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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 ¯\_()_/¯

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 23:10

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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.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 04/04/2018 at 23:57

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it did sound good that’s true

WilliamsSW > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 04/04/2018 at 23:59

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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?

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > WilliamsSW 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