Talk me out of getting a Ranger!

Not really. I would’ve probably modded a Tacoma into a 4runner the hard way eventually with a camper and stuff. This was just more cost effective.

 

If you don’t really need the bed, the 4 runner is probably a better choice all around. More usable power, drives better, more room, cheaper I think. And I trust future reliability more on the 4.0 than I do the 3.5. Same with the frame on the 4 runner vs the Tacoma.

 

All of that factored in. (I think the Tacoma turns better though) The 4runner is cheaper IF you are looking to upgrade seats and sound system.

 

Off-road model of the 4R and the venture special edition have a locking rear

 

Only 5k tow capacity. Its an suv. Mall crawler.
Family car. Not really cheaper either.
All toyota engines are reliable. Lexus especially.

 

If these leaks are legit...which I think they are...then I love the looks of the upcoming ranger redesign

 

I test drove a Ranger prior to buying my TRDORDC. Very nice truck. The engine is great, the turbo and throttle response was nicer than the Tacoma experince. The turbo created nice off the line movement. Where I work we have a couple of explorers with a similar engine. They use a bit of oil in the upper 70k mile range...I went with the proven relibility and resale of the Tacoma. But, the Ranger was a very nice truck. If all else was equal, I would be driving a Ranger.

 

Up to you

 

That design is legit. Current one looks part 1990s ford taurus.

 

That is much better than the current goofy euro-looking Ranger.

 

Agreed on all but the cheaper part. Tacoma is cheaper to get into. An off-road trim 4runner starts at $40,305 and that's with cloth seats and zero options. A double cab 6spd auto Tacoma off-road trim with no options is $37,280. A difference of almost $3k. Even the base 4wd SR5 4runner costs a bit more than the off-road trim Taco with a starting price of $38,215. Toyota prices the Tacoma more aggressively I think and they also offer better finance rates and rebates on the Tacoma as well so all in all it comes in cheaper than a comparable 4runner. Probably due to truck segment being more competitive in general.

 

Been saying for ever: All Ford had to do was give folks a baby F-series. Instead they give us some bubbly truck with its ass jacked 10' into the air. I do like that render a lot more and I hope Ford takes note.

At least offer something based on the Bronco's more squared-off styling. I think that would also be a significant improvement and it shouldn't be too difficult since they share platforms I would think.

 

I had two Rangers prior to my Taco and loved them both. The current Ranger is butt ugly and a huge disappoint. If that's the next gen, i'm intrigued.

Edit: I love my Taco.

 

Long bed bronco w 35's, I'd check it out.

 

Damn.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-ceo-tackles-warranty-costs-110631924.html
“Ford's quality gap compared with GM has worsened during the past three years. Warranty claims have ballooned almost $2 billion since 2017, Credit Suisse analyst Daniel Levy said.”

 

I wish they'd stop playing around and just ecoboost the coyote already. Superchargers are really cool, but two snails hanging off a v8 would just be that much cooler

 

Something about the Ranger and new chevy is just off looking to me. The bed is funky, almost too tall looking. But its your money spend it how you want.

 

Supposedly Ford is working on a new V-8. A smaller version of Godzilla

 

that's very interesting I've been following this guy's journey as he tries to stuff a godzilla motor in a mustang https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_VUicfcQgFPkP4QbpNP2g

 

This Ranger didn’t look bad after the owner did a few things. We have had Fords in the family through the years and they have been good. I’m not trading in my Tacoma for one though.