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The Ford Ranger is better than the Toyota Hilux

Discussion in 'Hilux' started by GP3, Aug 29, 2012.

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  1. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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  2. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    that's because the new hilux isn't a truck...its like ridge line or an avalanche just built for the street.
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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  4. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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    lol Wut?
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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    Just a bunch of old crap
    Yeah, the Ford Ranger is better at SUCKING than the Hilux
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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    I've spent a lot of time in Latin America and I would do just about anything for a Hilux...
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    I don't think I agree. I got to drive one over seas and It is all TRUCK, despite it's Honda high side panels. The review says it all though, the Ranger is a new design, the Hilux is 8 years old.

    The Tacoma doesn't quite match up to the competition for features / electronics and engine choices either. I still love mine though. (even with a bum clutch)

    Hoping that Toyota sends a small diesel our way some day.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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    The Hilux I drove in Costa Rica was most definitely a truck. Though no in a million years would I trade my Taco for one. I have also owned a Ranger. Wouldn't trade my Taco for that either...
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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    Just out of curiosity...what do you like better vs. the Hilux?
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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    senor taco ROLLIN ON RUST

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    The Tacoma looks better then all those trucks.
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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  12. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    The better coast
    I think the hilux looks ugly as fuck personally.
     
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  13. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    All of those trucks were the over seas versions, and the newer versions. If you compare the american versions the taco wipes the floor with them all. Overseas the market is different and their vehicles are certainly more car like, even their trucks. Not to mention as the article says the ranger is all new (unlike the american ranger which got scrapped) and the hilux is an older design. IMO, the taco is more rugged and off road worthy than the new hilux, which has changed to suit the overseas market.

    x2, the older hiluxs were bad ass, but they have been "europeanized"
     
    IDtrucks, Aug 29, 2012
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  14. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    I don't think you realize that the ford ranger there is completely different than the one here...and that hilux looks retarded
     
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  15. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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    All I can say is VW makes cars that don't last (aside from the beetle) so can you even imagine what that faux truck would be like with 100k miles or how much it would cost to fix...fing joke.
     
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  16. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    Ive driven a few hilux's and think they are rattle traps. Compared to the Taco.
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    Cool story bro
     
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  18. Aug 31, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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    Interestingly, in this review they don't tow or haul anything, nor care too much about fuel economy. In theory, if you lifted an American Tacoma into the comparison test, it would probably win the thing with its better interior and better on-road performance. :laugh:
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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    Well, regardless...I'd still get the Toyota. I'll never own a Ford......


    EVER!!!

    And from what I hear their getting rid of the ranger anyway and that Eco F-150 or whatever the hell it's called is replacing it so.....fuck'm lol :D
     
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  20. Aug 31, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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    Hilux=over-rated
     
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