PreRunner vs EDGE

summerboy1958 · 11-21-2009, 12:25 PM

Hi. I joined up to get some input from Tacoma owners. I'm trying to decide between a used Ranger or Tacoma. It feels a little silly asking Tacoma owners for an opinion, but thought it is worth a try.

I really don't need a 4X4 very often, but pulling a boat up the ramp, you need something extra. I have been looking at the Ford EDGE and the Tacoma PreRunner. I would really like a manual, but they are hard to find (and doesn't look like they are available in the PreRunner). I thought all PreRunner's came with a rear locker, but the one I drove today didn't (2001, V6). Here is the thread to the truck (hopefully it works):

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

Pros and Cons of the Tacoma vs Ranger? Not all PreRunners have a rear locker? If not, are they available after market?

Thanks

DanGer · 11-21-2009, 12:33 PM

I personally dont have any experience with an edge so I cannot comment in that regard. However the answer to your tacoma model questions:

TRD Off road package comes with a Locking differential
TRD sport comes with a Mechanical Limited Slip (At least 05-08)
'09 and '10s might have computerized Limited Slip but someone will have to confirm that

FearNothing321 · 11-21-2009, 12:35 PM

Tacoma's with the TRD Offroad package came with a factory e-locker. ARB makes an excellent air locker the the Tacoma. You can get a manual PreRunner, but you will get better gas mileage with the automatic transmission.

STLharry · 11-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearNothing321

Tacoma's with the TRD Offroad package came with a factory e-locker. ARB makes an excellent air locker the the Tacoma. You can get a manual PreRunner, but you will get better gas mileage with the automatic transmission.

What are you basing the gas mileage comment on?

Manuals have always gotten better mileage from what I've seen/heard/read

DanGer · 11-21-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STLharry

What are you basing the gas mileage comment on?

Manuals have always gotten better mileage from what I've seen/heard/read

x2
The ratings for my tacoma were that I got 1 mpg more on the highway, while the autos got 1 more in city

FearNothing321 · 11-21-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STLharry

What are you basing the gas mileage comment on?

Manuals have always gotten better mileage from what I've seen/heard/read

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanGer

x2
The ratings for my tacoma were that I got 1 mpg more on the highway, while the autos got 1 more in city

here...

2008 PreRunner manual...
15 city, 18 hwy http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

2008 PreRunner auto
16 city, 20 hwy http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

crap the links didn't work

cmack · 11-21-2009, 01:27 PM

My cousin has a Ford Ranger and I have a 99 Toyota Tacoma. I haven't really driven his a lot, but he has driven mine. He likes it a lot. The TRD Off Road package includes the locker.

chris4x4 · 11-21-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STLharry

What are you basing the gas mileage comment on?

Manuals have always gotten better mileage from what I've seen/heard/read

Second gen autos get better mpg than the Manuals due to a slightly taller top gear.

Jason'sLawnCare · 11-21-2009, 02:58 PM

1st gen prerunners do not come in a manual right?

blegros · 11-21-2009, 03:02 PM

I would stay away from a Ranger...far away

<--- Ford Service Manager

chris4x4 · 11-21-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason'sLawnCare

1st gen prerunners do not come in a manual right?

Nope. The first gens are all a 4 speed auto. I think a few guys put a manual in them, but they didnt come like that from the factory.

bobalu · 11-21-2009, 05:04 PM

I have a 2001 PreRunner (2.7L Auto) with 182,000km. I bought it new. Runs like a Swiss watch. We have three 2009 Ford Rangers in our fleet at work (all leased) and I drive them regularly (when they're not in the shop). So far the Ford's have been in for rear door not closing (hinges replaced); air conditioning not working (fixed under warranty); no start (short that drained battery, fixed under warranty) ; broken wiper arm ; driver side door not closing properly (hinges adjusted under warranty); tail lights not working (harness replaced). No more Ford for us. Even though much of the work was under warranty, we were short a vehicle every time one went in for repair. Everyone avoids signing them out and opts for the lone Toyota Matrix we have (no problems with it btw). Just sayin'.

rb11701 · 11-21-2009, 05:30 PM

Found on Road Dead, need I say more?

CJH9980 · 11-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blegros

I would stay away from a Ranger...far away

<--- Ford Service Manager

I'd take this advice

ak47 · 11-21-2009, 06:38 PM

if the ranger comes with the 3.0 i would not buy it. my ex car had one and it was the biggest money pit with the stupidest problems you could ever imagine. IMO

PackerfanXD · 11-21-2009, 07:37 PM

I had a 2004 EDGE before I bought my Tacoma. The EDGE was a great little truck.

cmack · 11-21-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blegros

I would stay away from a Ranger...far away

<--- Ford Service Manager

My cousin has an '05 and it is slightly modified.

(SAS and tons of other shit)

But still, if you are looking for something long term, I say go with a Tacoma.

pittim · 11-21-2009, 08:40 PM

Not all TRDs have lockers in the rear FYI. All V6's do, but some of the I4's dont. I forget which ones exactly. Enola where are ya haha.

rab89 · 11-21-2009, 09:06 PM

I knew someone with an edge and it was a piece of crap

desertdude59 · 11-21-2009, 09:18 PM

I had a 99 Ranger Sport with the 4 cylinder. I loved the truck. I drove it to West Virginia from California and back with no problem. I also love my 91 Toyota 4x4 sr5. I'd just look for all the features you want in a truck.

11-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#1
summerboy1958 Junior Member Name: Bruce Joined: Nov 2009, #26305 Location: Newark, De Gender: Male Posts: 22 01 SR5 4WD, Radiant Red 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4 V6 Amsoil 85W-90 Severe Gear Oil in the transmission/differentials/transfer case.	PreRunner vs EDGE Hi. I joined up to get some input from Tacoma owners. I'm trying to decide between a used Ranger or Tacoma. It feels a little silly asking Tacoma owners for an opinion, but thought it is worth a try. I really don't need a 4X4 very often, but pulling a boat up the ramp, you need something extra. I have been looking at the Ford EDGE and the Tacoma PreRunner. I would really like a manual, but they are hard to find (and doesn't look like they are available in the PreRunner). I thought all PreRunner's came with a rear locker, but the one I drove today didn't (2001, V6). Here is the thread to the truck (hopefully it works): http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...e&aff=national Pros and Cons of the Tacoma vs Ranger? Not all PreRunners have a rear locker? If not, are they available after market? Thanks

11-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
DanGer Avatar approved by 98tacomav6 Joined: Jun 2008, #7155 Location: Northern Virginia & Blacksburg Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 5,844 07 Base 4Cyl 4x4 Manual 2007 Access Cab Manual 2.7 5 speed White Head Light mod, White shorty antennae, Doug Thorley Long Tube headers, AFE Drop in air filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed,	I personally dont have any experience with an edge so I cannot comment in that regard. However the answer to your tacoma model questions: TRD Off road package comes with a Locking differential TRD sport comes with a Mechanical Limited Slip (At least 05-08) '09 and '10s might have computerized Limited Slip but someone will have to confirm that __________________ 30K Maintenance Write up My build

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cmack FML Name: Hammond Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Dude Posts: 14,459 99 Toybota TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged, Deck Plate mod, de-mudflaped	My cousin has a Ford Ranger and I have a 99 Toyota Tacoma. I haven't really driven his a lot, but he has driven mine. He likes it a lot. The TRD Off Road package includes the locker. __________________ Some people are alive, simply because it is illegal to kill them. My Build Thread

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Jason'sLawnCare I'm addicted Name: Jason Joined: Apr 2009, #15878 Location: Jacksonville Florida Gender: Male Posts: 3,738 08 4x4 Double Cab TRD Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Fog light mod, Locker mod, Rear leaf tsb, Debadged, Uws Tool Box, Electric Exhaust Cutout, AFE Pro Dry S, Kiwi Wifi, Diff Breather Relocated	1st gen prerunners do not come in a manual right? __________________

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rb11701 Let Polly do the printing! Name: Rob Joined: Apr 2009, #15708 Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 703 '09 Silver Streak TRD Off-Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 Rear Suspension TSB, DTRL Mod, aFe Pro-Dry S,USA Spec PA15-TOY iPod Adapter, Dynolock Tailgate Lock	Found on Road Dead, need I say more? __________________

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FearNothing321 Rebel Alliance Name: Tony Joined: Jun 2008, #7539 Location: Tampa Fl Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 460 08 PreRunner SR5 TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Sirius Sat radio, Scanguage II, N-Fab 2" side steps, Corbra 18wx, 4ft Firestik....so far	Tacoma's with the TRD Offroad package came with a factory e-locker. ARB makes an excellent air locker the the Tacoma. You can get a manual PreRunner, but you will get better gas mileage with the automatic transmission.

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blegros Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16411 Gender: Male Posts: 7	I would stay away from a Ranger...far away <--- Ford Service Manager

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bobalu Junior Member Name: Paul Joined: Aug 2009, #21962 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Male Posts: 9 01 PreRunner 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7L four banger	I have a 2001 PreRunner (2.7L Auto) with 182,000km. I bought it new. Runs like a Swiss watch. We have three 2009 Ford Rangers in our fleet at work (all leased) and I drive them regularly (when they're not in the shop). So far the Ford's have been in for rear door not closing (hinges replaced); air conditioning not working (fixed under warranty); no start (short that drained battery, fixed under warranty) ; broken wiper arm ; driver side door not closing properly (hinges adjusted under warranty); tail lights not working (harness replaced). No more Ford for us. Even though much of the work was under warranty, we were short a vehicle every time one went in for repair. Everyone avoids signing them out and opts for the lone Toyota Matrix we have (no problems with it btw). Just sayin'.

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ak47 Senior Member Name: Anthony Joined: Nov 2009, #25696 Location: Washington Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 352 stock 2nd owner 1999 Access Cab Manual 3.4L V-6	if the ranger comes with the 3.0 i would not buy it. my ex car had one and it was the biggest money pit with the stupidest problems you could ever imagine. IMO

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PackerfanXD Is Raising Cain Name: Matt Joined: Aug 2008, #8741 Location: The free state of Arizona Age: 36 Gender: Male Posts: 4,873 Packer's Prerunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Bilstein 5100's, OME 885's, Total Chaos UCAs, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Toytec AALs, Moto Metal 950 16" Wheels (Soon To Be Black FJ TRD Wheels), BFG 285/75R 16 AT Tires, TRD Exhaust, Viper Alarm, Fog Light Mod, De-badged, Blue LED Dome Light, EZ Clamped Tailgate, Wet Okoles, Satoshi Grill, 5% Tint, Engine Tick Fix, Black Rear Bumper, Black Center Valence, Thanks for all the help chris4x4!	I had a 2004 EDGE before I bought my Tacoma. The EDGE was a great little truck. __________________ Those of you who think you know everything are annoying those of us who do. I was Anti-Obama when Anti-Obama wasn't cool..... "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

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rab89 Senior Member Name: Ross Joined: Jan 2009, #12578 Location: Kelowna b.c canada Gender: Male Posts: 2,518 01 trd 3.4 v6 4x4! 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4L v6 265/75/16 bfg A/T's on eagle alloy 137's, Rabbed front bumper, Linex, thrush exhaust, grey wire mod, Bilstein 5100's all round, & wheelers AAL, clear corners, sanded grill surround (brushed aluminum look) Leer shell, grillcraft black mx grille, Deckplate	I knew someone with an edge and it was a piece of crap __________________

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desertdude59 CRAZY 4WHEELER Joined: Dec 2008, #11966 Location: High desert(mojave desert) Age: 31 Gender: Male Posts: 145 1991 toyota 4x4 sr5 1991 Xtra Cab Manual 3.0 4" lift 33 12.50 15 tires after market front bumper bed mount lightbar/roll bar (4)6" kc's on the roll bar (2) kc flat back bumper mounts f/r gears for the 33's	I had a 99 Ranger Sport with the 4 cylinder. I loved the truck. I drove it to West Virginia from California and back with no problem. I also love my 91 Toyota 4x4 sr5. I'd just look for all the features you want in a truck.

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