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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. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    AZF1504X4’s mom:

    “Micheal.......can you take your father’s truck to the store and get me 2 quarts of milk?”

    AZF1504X4:

     
  2. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    That's not a Blazer. :puke:

    This is a Blazer.

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  3. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    I’d drive the wheels off that top one :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    And the only Ford I've ever had the desire to get behind the wheel of....

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  5. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    The new Bronco is gonna be true to its roots unlike the Balzer...I mean Blazer :D
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:58 PM
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    Don’t jinx it.
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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    If you want a Ranger go get one,make your own choices.
     
  8. Jun 25, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Sleipnir

    Sleipnir Still havent found that stupid snipe

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    I'd beg to differ on that sir :D I have a 3.5 with upgraded turbos, manifolds and intercooler and I was getting just as good mileage whcih was around 18 mpg. He needs to change his plugs and boots and drill a weep hole in his stock intercooler
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    No you don't lmao
     
  10. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:23 AM
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    Back in the day, yes. Today, no.
     
  11. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:50 AM
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    Yeah, it’s ugly. Looks like a Lexus RX want to be.
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Ridgeline is a car.
     
  13. Jun 26, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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  14. Jun 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    And somebody or their friend will get 20 and call the ratings BS. To get best mileage you have to first want to and then work at it every time you turn the key. Same goes for reliability.
     
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  15. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Ridgeline is a car.

    It weighs as much as the Tacoma and gets more actual, usable power and better gas mileage. Same sized engine. What's the excuse? Not like you can tow big time with the tacoma anyway, we all know you need a full-sized for that.
     
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  16. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    ....we were all thinking it.
     
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  17. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    The only two Fords I've owned both had major engine trouble, a Mustang and a Taurus. The most reliable Ford I ever saw was my brother-in-laws 1952 Tractor. It still runs.



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  18. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    Fixed it for you...
     
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  19. Jun 26, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    Saw this and it immediately reminded me of the OP. Here you go buddy, the perfect solution to your quandary. Hey if she can do it so can you. . .
     
  20. Jun 26, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    Sounds like you regret not buying a Ridgeline.
     

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