Tacoma posts best first half (and quarter) ever

Exactly!!! You have proven my point.

My Ford F-150 electric e-brake is useless. It’s either off or on. I am very thankful Toyota sticks with a superior system that helps me use my truck more effectively. I can vary the pressure on the parking brake, which I do at times.

Calipers are cheap. The cost argument is false. That’s why EVERY other manufacturer uses them. They are cheap. Even Kia has them.

 

Incorrect and discs also perform much better than drums. End of discussion.

 

Benjamin Disraeli would beg to differ.

 

For you. When you are wrong, it’s convenient to end the discussion. Good move.

There are distinct advantages to drums, and no shortage of braking power in a 3G Tacoma. The only people who complain about the drums are guys who don’t like the look of them. That’s all. Those rusty drums peeking out behind the wheels are annoying to fellas who are bothered by aesthetics. It’s not about function at all.

I am glad Toyota has the sense to stick with them.

 

And Toyota has weathered this in the past and continues to dominate the mid size truck market.

 

Welcome to my lol dojo. Take your shoes off and bow before you enter.

 

One is under a lot more heat and stress.

There is no free lunch.

 

Him- doesn’t like tacomas


Me- breaks the wrist and walks away

 

These guys never get tired of saying it yet every year it’s the same damn thing, “Yeah, Toyota is in the lead now but just wait till Ford/Chevy/Dodge/Jeep releases....blah, blah, blah...” and every year who comes out on top?

 

BTW, I’m glad you got your old avatar back. That other one didn’t suit you...

 

Yes yes. The other one is an homage to the greatest shitposter of any forum. Gseriesfal.

 

I will have to familiarize myself with his work over a fine single malt or maybe a Pabst depending on the quality of his writings...

 

Trucks need torque not so much horse. As the tacoma makes less to achieve optimal performance in a truck configuration as well as to improve engine life.

 

Toyota has two plants to build the Tacoma, Texas and Mexico. Ford currently has one plant to build the Ranger. I am glad they started producing Rangers again as it increases competition which is always a good thing for the consumer.

I think Ford has done some things correctly with the Ranger including creating a new high strength steel fully boxed frame, great crash test results, real steel bumpers, offering only one fuel efficient drivetrain to simplify production, a real handbrake, hydraulic body and engine mounts, installing plenty of USB ports for front and rear passengers, smooth driving dynamics on the street, etc.

Ford sold roughly 23,000 Rangers in the first 5-months of 2019. They are showing an uptick is sales each month, here are the numbers so far;

Ford
Ranger
2019
January 2,153
February 2,899
March 4,369
April 5,748
May 7,748
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

 

June numbers are easy to figure out as well to update your list,

April 5,748 + May 7,748 = 13,496

Q2 20,880 - 13,486 = 7,384 trucks in June

Down from 7,748 in May

 

Ugh disc is such outdated technology

 

I love older gals. They know what they want and aren't afraid to speak there mind.

 

I resemble that remark.