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Talk me out of getting a Ranger!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Knight405, May 6, 2019.

  1. May 6, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Vacationgangster

    Vacationgangster Well-Known Member

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  2. May 6, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    SilverBullet19

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    Personally I'd avoid a Ranger for 2 reasons:

    -It's brand new (part of why I went Tacoma over Colorado, and why I didn't wait for a 3rd gen). Too many kinks with a brand new model.

    -I find it ugly AF.
     
  3. May 6, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    Knight405

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    Is it really a first model if it has been selling overseas though?
     
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  4. May 6, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    What are you expecting us to teach you about the new Ranger? Why would any significant portion of this forum have purchased it?
     
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  5. May 6, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

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    AFAIK, it has an entirely different drivetrain.
     
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  6. May 6, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Go search through the ranger mega thread that was linked in your other useless thread.
     
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  7. May 6, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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  9. May 6, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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  10. May 6, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    Knight405

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    Hopefully y’all compare and research before you buy
     
  11. May 6, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    So this is a really obtuse way of teaching us all a lesson then?
     
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  12. May 6, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    I considered a previous generation Ranger instead of a Tacoma. Looked on TacomaWorld, saw a post "The only good thing I can say about my Ranger is it cost less to buy." Got a Tacoma and never regretted it.
     
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  13. May 6, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    That is exactly what I did except I was able to do it all by myself.

    Good luck :poking:
     
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  14. May 6, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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  15. May 6, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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    Oh gawd. Not again. OP, please find something else to do...
     
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  16. May 6, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Be a pioneer, travel the road less traveled. Go buy a ranger, the sooner the better. Please report back. Go live your dreams.
     
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  17. May 6, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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  18. May 6, 2019 at 3:29 PM
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    Tacoma is still best looking hands down. Colorado ZR2 next. "my opinion"
     
  19. May 6, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    diabetiktaco

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    I've always liked the Aussie ones. Interestingly enough, if I was to replace my truck with another mid size..it wouldn't be a ranger. No confidence in their longevity. Although ironically, I'd consider a Gladiator because it's cool.
     
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  20. May 6, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    Ok, don't do it.
     
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