Thread: Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 2007 Auto

Originally Posted by kiwijames

The 07 is the first of 3.0l engines? I had one for a whle, it was pretty nice. I found the brakes were not that great and I had a few hairy understeer problems in mine. Very tall in 1st gear too with a manual. I think the clutches were an issue in that model too? i guess due to the tall 1st. Just moved out of a new BT50 and into a new Ranger. Bit more fruit in the Ranger but basically the same. The Ranger would have to be the best truck I have had by far, with the only one Ive not had (other than a 87 wellside) is a Hilux. I found the Colorado to be the worst of the lot.

Well that's heartening if you didn't like the Colorado, cause I luv mine, but think the Rangers the best you've had then I've made the right choice,choice

Originally Posted by mikee

Happy, you had me until you said "Toyota"

we went in to local Toyota 4 years ago looking for a new, new, new car for the missus. To cut a long story short. We both open doors, bonnet, sat in it and made car noises etc, etc.

Salesmen all looked at us and carried on yakking amongst themselves. reckon cause we were dressed shorts and flip flops they thought we were tyre kickers with no money.

walked out saw a s/h 95 SWB 4X4 Pajero on way home, brought it. Toyota you saved me a fortune and I finally got a 4x4.

Been a good vehicle but need a ute with canopy now as dogs need somewhere to live when we are away.
I would prefer to keep it as well for my toy but no room

You too long you too long... Resale value and who wants them is the prob as well but if you dont fit it no good..
Make the missus drive bro he he .. Youd fit a Land Cruiser tho HA HA . Dogs love those ...

Ahh but happy a 20yr old toyota is not a fair comaprison with a new truck of today the early hi-lux's are nothing like the beasties which bear there name now. They were bulletproof.

Originally Posted by Happy

Maca sorry bro Colarado great ute but every one in the neighbourhood knows when you start it as the mtrs that noisy they all hear it.
They are so loud you wonder how they make to the corner without hand grenading.. Thats got powder tho eh ?
Toywhasa ? You have spell problems bro ???
Real utes... Meet you some place .. Bring your Colorado if it can get over the hil and yr hanky bro ,, You ll need it follow me !!!! Ill be in a Toyota bro
20 yrs older than your Colorado and should we have a little side wager ?? Just to make it interesting ..

We could get Spook and 30cal to be the judges ha ha ... Mainstream bro ..

You sound like my 30year old son Toyota toyota toyota and like him you are obviously older than your years. Never owned a Japanese wagon and not going to start. You know they have a specialist modifying Toyota injectors as a full time business?

Originally Posted by mikee

Ahh but happy a 20yr old toyota is not a fair comaprison with a new truck of today the early hi-lux's are nothing like the beasties which bear there name now. They were bulletproof.

Roger that should I take my 2011 then.. Looks like it dont matter Mikee easy to scare MACA off all Colorado noise but no Toyota Bags he he he ..

Originally Posted by Happy

Roger that should I take my 2011 then.. Looks like it dont matter Mikee easy to scare MACA off all Colorado noise but no Toyota Bags he he he ..

I'll shortly stop loving the awesome Toyota you bought. Id need a big sunroof to put the motors on the back seat.
Gotta say buying a Ford worries me but a 5 cylinder Volvo motor is the best I can find

Originally Posted by Maca49

You sound like my 30year old son Toyota toyota toyota and like him you are obviously older than your years. Never owned a Japanese wagon and not going to start. You know they have a specialist modifying Toyota injectors as a full time business?

MACA they have a few full time excuse making businesses that show awsome profits as well..
This means you too busy , have too many auto reveiws to complete writing, to many cars in driveway to move. Or
too much worry you could get get skunked ??? BIG TIME ...Anyhoo Im not a GM hater my best results were all NZNational trophies but they all had Chevy engines.. We warming the 20 yr old up as we type ...

Never owned a Japanese wagon and not going to start. Got ya racist comment.. Ha ha
You older then me.. I know ... I take it the challenge is off then.. Yes No question Bro

Originally Posted by mikee

Looking at one of these, Not heard much either way (good or bad) but most importantly missus like them
Any advise Autos seem hard to find
Will be used for
General day to day drive for the missus.
Mobile dog box / hunting wagon
and must be capable to to 2 ton boat
Around the $30K mark

Don't really like the latest ones they all look bloated (navara, ranger, colarado etc) and they are a tad expensive I mean a new HiLux according to the local radio ad is only $59,990.00
Not sure in whose world 60k is "only" but it sure ain't mine. even if I could afford one at that price I would never be allowed to take it somewhere it might get scratched

Mikee sorry for trashing your original question.
Short answewr there has to be something better. (Like shorten yr legs and buy a Toyota)
Just jokin I know you ll know I meant no harm.. FORD Fucced on race day.. Fixed or repaired daily
And to think I did my time (penance at Hutchies in CHCH) He he when yas leave yas learn stuff...
Apologies did not mean any bad . Did eventually get A Grade tho.. Right before they sacked me but thats a whole nother story..
Apparently you not supposed too pop tires on burn out in clients GT Falcon

Originally Posted by Happy

MACA they have a few full time excuse making businesses that show awsome profits as well..
This means you too busy , have too many auto reveiws to complete writing, to many cars in driveway to move. Or
too much worry you could get get skunked ??? BIG TIME ...Anyhoo Im not a GM hater my best results were all NZNational trophies but they all had Chevy engines.. We warming the 20 yr old up as we type ...

Never owned a Japanese wagon and not going to start. Got ya racist comment.. Ha ha
You older then me.. I know ... I take it the challenge is off then.. Yes No question Bro

No point Happy I'm getting a 2wd off Tarmac sits and spins
Had heaps of Japanese company cars but the ones I've owned either German or European, always better handling in my opinion
Most Japanese cars don't do it for me in performance or handling off the shelf, ok Miti evo and Subara maybe, but I'm older and had my fun in the 80s and 90s with my Ford Cosworths and I'm not there anymore.
Fark I drive a Taiwanese? Colorado diesel auto, first auto I've owned and I knew I was passed it when I caved in and bought an auto!

No worries wanna join me next summer on a 4wd event .? Not to serious but heaps fun

Originally Posted by Happy

No worries wanna join me next summer on a 4wd event .? Not to serious but heaps fun

Could be on haven't done much of that,thanks