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New Ranger Raptor

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Dp1114, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. Oct 18, 2018 at 11:09 PM
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    KMN-BLU

    KMN-BLU less work/more play

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    Glad I wasn't holding out for one and missing my opportunity to own a fine TRD PRO.
     
  2. Oct 18, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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    I saw one at the Texas fair auto show.. I don't think they would put that there for all the obese masses to observe if they weren't releasing to US market, especially considering they cut car production
     
  3. Oct 19, 2018 at 12:03 AM
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    Man, you called it. News today was that no Ranger Raptor stateside
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2018 at 2:54 AM
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    My guess was they never intended for it to be sold in America and didn’t want to pay taxes to have it imported after having it assembled overseas. It would be a shame to have an American truck assembled overseas competing with a Toyota assembled in America.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2018 at 7:54 AM
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    Huge disappointment indeed. Maybe if Ranger sales are good they will reconsider. Guess I will start looking for a low mileage 17 Cement Pro LOL.
     
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  6. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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  7. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    It looks like a Tacoma and a Colorado had a baby but it was between a brother and a sister
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2018 at 11:15 AM
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    Not a joke, but these multinationals remind me of the East India Company from 2nd grade history class
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    5% Tint, ARE V-Series w/ Yack Rack, Ebay Grill, Emblem Black Out Kit, Bumpershellz, Predator Tube Steps, Radioknobs by Tacowiede, Kicker Speaker Upgrade
    Indeed.
     
  10. Oct 19, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    I'd bet it comes in 2020 or 2021. Maybe they just need to tool up some lines to build it per US specs.
     
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  11. Oct 19, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Don't wait too long to bring it. Even a modest slow down in consumer confidence and these high end trims will equal unmovable inventory.
     
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  12. Oct 19, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    In a few years the stupid idiot will wonder why he is having head problems ( can you say concussion issues). That is some of the dumbest human behavior I have ever witnessed --much less doing it again and again
     
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  13. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:48 PM
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    This guy is at least successful in breaking the window. Look at the huge shard of glass inches from his throat in the slo-mo.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a-BjDPKFD18
     
  14. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:51 PM
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    Something tells me that's already in the mail and soon to be delivered.
     
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  15. Oct 19, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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    Looks like a tacoma RIP off.

    Hex grill with rectangular headlights..lol
     
  16. Oct 20, 2018 at 4:10 AM
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    They had one forsale at a local dealership for only 49,000!:rofl:
     
  17. Oct 20, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    Wow...news conference this morning from Ford CEO.
    THE RANGER IS COMING!!!

    woot.
     
  18. Oct 20, 2018 at 4:19 AM
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    Nice!

    That guy trying to break the window with his head is a lot like the guys waiting for the Ranger Raptor.....lol.

    The video was cut short....
    another guy tried right after the first guy, with the same result - he represents the Tacoma diesel faction.....

    :crapstorm:
     
  19. Oct 20, 2018 at 4:31 AM
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    :thumbsup::rofl:
     
  20. Oct 20, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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    Very close to a HiLux Rugged...

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