Welp! It's gone.

[cb4017]

I tried to love my Rattler. I really did. The power, comfort, roominess and ride were all great. But, I didn't like driving it. It seemed overly large and was a PITA maneuvering in parking lots, garages, the city, not to mention off road. I also didn't care for the sync/infotainment system.

My plan was to order a 24 Ranger with the 2.7L engine. Can't be ordered with that engine yet and probably wouldn't see it for over a year. I started considering options.

To make a long story shorter I ended up with a 23 Colorado ZR2. The Colorado version of the Ranger Tremor/Raptor. Came with virtually everything I would do to it from the factory. Three inch lift with off road suspension, real skid plates, 33" LT tires, rock rails, etc.

I'm a long time Ford guy. Last new Chevy I bought was 39 years ago and it was a POS. It pains me to say this, but the ZR2 is a very nice truck. Workmanship, fit and finish is noticeably better than my Rattler was. Guess I'll see how it does in the long term. Hope posting pics of a Chevy doesn't ruffle too many feathers.

Anyway, this is a great community and I enjoyed participating. Take care Gents.

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[9663mu]

Good luck! We should all be happy with our hard earned money. Sweet ride!

 

[Fox146]

I had the older version (2019). It rode awesome with those multimatic shocks. Wish they would make them for Ford trucks as well. I considered a new one as well but they were just coming out and the massaging seat Powerboost won me over. Enjoy the new ride, it’s very nice

 

[dolsen]

I’m a huge Ford fanboy, I’ll admit that. But as long as you’re happy with your purchase then I’m happy for ya brother.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[Northguy]

I needed my F150 for towing a large travel trailer or I would have gotten the Ranger and the 2.7L. I have been a ford guy for a while but after seeing your pictures, I would have be tempted to look at the Colorado. That is a sweet looking truck. As others have said, that is why it is great that we have choices. Enjoy.

 

[TheGoatman]

Good choice.

 

[Los150]

I was looking at its twin, the Canyon. Same exact vehicle but more refined on the inside.
Enjoy your truck in good health.

 

[My 2ND Ford]

Congratulations on the new ride! All that matters is that you are happy.

 

[RyanRA]

Looks like the Colorado is the better fit. Enjoy it!

 

[Chili]

Congrats on the purchase. The new Colorado is a great package and outside the 8 speed I think it's just a better buy than the Ranger.

 

[mdomicolo]

Am I in an airport?

 

[Kodiak]

Best of luck with it! If you look at the size of todays "mid" trucks you will see they are about as big as the full size trucks of the past. Unless you are doing a lot of towing, those trucks are plenty big enough.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Eighthtry]

I'm ruffled. Next thing that happens is that someone posts a picture of a Ram. Bikinis are more preferable.

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