Rangers are EXPENSIVE!

[Sojourner]

I have both. They each have their uses. Love both of them. Each is my favorite (just like kids).

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[Superstock 3740]

As I went on the hunt of my first truck in 68 years, I initially wanted one of these small trucks. Didn't take but a short moment to find out you can't buy a loaded one. They just are not as nice as my loaded Platinum F-150. No auto running boards, no sunroofs, ect. There is no comparison of available add on's. If you want a plush small truck, Ford don't make it.
I wasn't looking for a nice little work truck. I was looking for a luxury truck,... period

 

[zx6roclet]

I always chuckle a little when I see a grown man driving a ranger. Wild to think a truck you would want to buy for a high schooler is now 50k.

 

[National Superbike]

I always chuckle a little when I see a grown man driving a ranger. Wild to think a truck you would want to buy for a high schooler is now 50k.

I wouldn't be quite that arrogant... lots of use cases for smaller trucks. Rangers used to be really common as work and service trucks but the new model with the really tiny bed probably rules that out for a lot of companies. The price, too. I think the Frontier king cab might be the truck that takes over that demographic. But I do wonder who Ford is marketing it to. As mentioned, you can buy a nicely equipped STX now for under 40k- closer to 30 if you don't need 4wd.

 

[zx6roclet]

It’s a kids truck …. But to each their own

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

I hated the old rangers, but considered the newer ranger. Similar to OP, the price difference and efficiency differences were minimal if at all and the capability gap was HUGE. Smaller gas tank, smaller back seat space didnt fit a rear facing car seat on the sides, smaller front seats, small bed that was impractical. If a contractor showed up in a tacoma or ranger, Id laugh and move on.

 

[ghostbit]

I can imagine who would want one. Driving and parking my F150 in downtown SF can be a butt clenching experience.

 

[MTMan]

The main limitation I see with the F150 is fitting on primitive mountain roads for a wood run. It's just too big unless you want to ruin the paint and even then there's no space to turn around.

The Ranger Raptor would be cool but the mini trucks from the 80s are really the perfect size for these forest service mountain roads.

 

[National Superbike]

I can imagine who would want one. Driving and parking my F150 in downtown SF can be a butt clenching experience.

Yeah, if you work inside the city here in ATL, the streets are narrow and parking is a nightmare. Some parking garages don't even allow full size trucks.

 

[BW1776]

Here was my 2019 Ranger that I just sold and now I'm in a 2023 F150. The reason I got a ranger was the price. I got it brand new for 28K and there was no full size truck even close to that price. It was an outstanding truck with no issues. The Ranger did exceptional offroad.

I am finally in a place where I can afford a full-size truck, also, as my family has grown we have needed a bigger vehicle. The amount of space in the crew cab f150 is impressive. The power of the 3.5 ecoboost is great. It feels like I'm driving a couch with how comfortable the ride is compared to my old Ranger. I loved that Ranger and had 100k miles on it. Any way glad to have a truck regardless of the size or type.

 

[Eskram]

If it was possible to have an F150-sized interior/features/power/ability, with a Ranger-sized exterior and turning radius, that'd be cool. ?

Anyone know to to bend physics?

 

[Old Hat]

If Ford made a 2 door Ranger I certainly would have considered one. I'm sure it would do everything I wanted and look good too. But they don't so I got an F-150 RCSB with the 2.7. Just finished a 1008 mile road trip at 27.2 mpg on the dash trip odometer. Mostly 70 mph on the highway plus some putting around town. Pretty good, I thought.

 

[Highway 11]

Yeah, if you work inside the city here in ATL, the streets are narrow and parking is a nightmare. Some parking garages don't even allow full size trucks.

Sounds like Toronto. It's pretty much surface parking once you get into the downtown area. Most buildings don't have the height clearance to take my (non-lifted) F150, and those that do, are pretty dang close. I've driven into garages that should fit my F-150 only to hear my antenna banging off everything mounted to the ceiling. I now park out in the suburbs and take transit in if I need to go downtown.

In terms of the Ranger... it seems like a compromise between a Maverick and an F150, except you get all the negatives. You don't get the compact size of the Maverick, but you don't get the passenger space and bed capacity of the F150. You don't get the aluminum body of the F150, but you don't get the cheap pricing of the Maverick... it goes on and on.

Plus, the dimensions and design don't seem to flow... the windshield is super raked back, it's almost too tall, and it's a clash of squared off North American design and curved/round world design. Again, another compromise.

Now, if you told me that Ford was bringing the Everest to North America, you'd have my interest... a Bronco, as nice as it is, is no competition for a 4Runner.

 

[Larrymoe]

Rangers and Colorado are so damn big now, I don't know why anyone buys them. There's not much difference in overall size between a Ranger and my RCSB.

But, I don't understand why anyone is spending 90k on a truck so it will massage them with a heated steering wheel either. So, to each their own I guess.

 

[GregBC]

I wouldn't be quite that arrogant... lots of use cases for smaller trucks. Rangers used to be really common as work and service trucks but the new model with the really tiny bed probably rules that out for a lot of companies. The price, too. I think the Frontier king cab might be the truck that takes over that demographic. But I do wonder who Ford is marketing it to. As mentioned, you can buy a nicely equipped STX now for under 40k- closer to 30 if you don't need 4wd.

Agreed! I see a few Rangers around. Usually folks who might be similar to the Taco crowd: 0-1 kids, outdoorsy, might not have a garage.
I looked at similar sized truck (canyon) and the interior just wasn’t big enough (2 kids + lab) but it was easier to park, for sure!
In the end: to each their own!

If anyone’s REALLY curious why someone else buys a Ranger, why not simply ask on a Ranger forum/Reddit??

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