starlight32 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I am now up for a change and was wondering what the opinions are to the above? I have to admit I am a mitsubishi man, so was going to stick with another l200 but the new shape this time. However, I have been looking at the Ford Ranger Thunders and have found these to be more of a drive. Any comments on how well the Ranger can get about or known faults would be helpful. Any info on the new nmodel L200's would also be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ranger has serious engine problems around the 70k mark New L200 looks like the ugly tree's fallen on it but they are a real workhorse, the fords aren't in the same league as their american cousins. It's a watered down F-150 and a fail of one at that IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Get some insurance quotes on the Ranger first. :o Thats the only thing that stopped me buying one earlier in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckboy1 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Simple one this, buy a Toyota Hilux!!!! L200's have had head issues again at about 60-70k and the rangers is cheap for a reason!! As the old saying goes you get what you pay for!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Are you buying new or secondhand? Reason I ask is that the all new Ranger redefines the benchmark by which all other future pickups will be judged against. And that's OFFICIAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Anyone tried the new VW truck yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Anyone tried the new VW truck yet? Nope, but saw one in person and looks very good If it's as capable as the Toureg they're onto a winner, although I did see one with the door caved in driving round preston……must be real expensive for repairs on those Might attempt to test drive the one at the local garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Yeh I saw one the other day and though that for a pickup it was a very good looking truck - better than anything else available at the minute. Apart from maybe the Navara. Tempted to go "test piloting" too :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Yeh I saw one the other day and though that for a pickup it was a very good looking truck - better than anything else available at the minute. Apart from maybe the Navara. Tempted to go "test piloting" too :yp: Navara's aren't that great though, they seem to have some engine problems due to being underpowered when fully loaded or something like that I'd get a Hilux Invincible if I could afford one, 3.0L TDI and its a Hilux so rock solid Testing cars is fun I got bored a couple of years back and went on a little spree with a mate testing all the fast cars we were allowed in due to insurance age stuff……Focus Titanium S was fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Must admit them when I'm on nights or working away from home I often spend the spare time trawling the local dealers for test drives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 hahaha its great fun testing cars Just need to grow older and take a trip to the local Audi garage to try a V10 R8 :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah there's a reason why young people are kept away from kit like that though. More experince really is needed in that sort of car. I clearly remember a day when I was in my late teens I was working for a guy who had a TVR. Absolutely stunning car it was, well we got chatting and he said I could take it for a "spin" around the block. Little did I know, he had a plan. He told me to take it steady up the first 200 yards of road, keep in second gear around the 90 degree corner at the end by the farmyard and then when I was half way around the corner, floor it and hold on. Apparently it would give me an adrenaline rush like nothing else.... Well it turns out I had no idea. I had a 1.1 fiesta and all sounded reasonable, this would just be a lot quicker right? Wrong! I hit the bend, floored it as he told me and spun around sideways I think twice but maybe three times into the farm yard. It was all so fast I really can't remember it that clearly! Turns out he knew the farmer was out that day, the yard had a wide open front and he was in his bedroom watching me through his bino's having a right giggle! I drove it back to the house slower than I've ever driven before, shaking like a leaf thinking he'd go mad. I got back and he was stood on the drive laughing - *******! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckboy1 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Anyone tried the new VW truck yet? I had a customer that went from a Hilux to the new VW he has had the vehicle 3 months and its been in the workshop for 4 weeks with gearbox issues wont select second and somtimes struggles with 1st, he wishes he never bought the thing!!! especially as he has now seen the new 2012 Hilux also he had issues with getting the VAT back on it as it was not classified as a commercial because of the payload limit, VW dropped a huge one there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Only one model in the line up doesn't meet the payload requirement iirc. Shane about his problems, is it a brand new drive train or is it shared with other models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Love my Ranger thunder no faults appart from the reversing sensors, i understand the L200 is light on the back end can cause loss of traction on wet fields and mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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