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Post by john-e89 » Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:27 pm

Bonjourno,

As per title, before I pull the trigger on a Ford Ranger Widtrack does anyone have any thoughts of anything better..? Pick ups are not an area I’m familiar with but the new Wildtrack seems to fit the bill. New 10sp auto box replacing the apparently dismal 6sp auto, it can tow up to 3.5tons, comes with a very good spec including adaptive cruise if you want, however it still uses cart springs.... :roll: although apparently it’s damped a lot better now so not as bouncy unladen. The Raptor has coils all round but isn’t much use for towing which is essential. Not keen on the Merc as it’s just a fancy Nissan so apart from the obvious Hi-lux which I don’t think is as well specced, I’m probably set on a Ranger.

Thoughts perhaps from more experienced pick up users...? :thumbsup:
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Post by sars » Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:25 pm

As a pick up, I really do like the Ford Ranger it’s really chunky I also like the VW Amorok
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Post by markplant » Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:56 pm

As above
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:28 pm

sars wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:25 pm As a pick up, I really do like the Ford Ranger it’s really chunky I also like the VW Amorok
The Amorok is the better engine and possibly a bit less fussy with 8 speed rather than 10 but it lags way behind in tech, it’s as bargain basement as you’ll find with no option to spec the latest up to date toys like lane departure, adaptive braking, adaptive cruise, etc, etc...As I’ll be doing some distance work with a trailer these things matter, so the Ranger nicks it for these reasons, plus it’ll pull 3.5tons so not short of grunt even though it’s dropped to 2 litres with dual turbos and 500NM. :thumbsup:
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:38 pm

markplant wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:56 pm As above
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It’s a bit mad tbh Mark, the tyres will wear out in 70 miles, it’s not too good for towing....if I didn’t need a motorway Lugger as well as a workhorse I’d probably go for it for a giggle.......as long as I could just drive it at night out of sight.... :lol:
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:02 pm

Ranger Wildtrak in sea grey ordered after a test run today.....wafting whilst at work....I can live with that.... :P :driving:
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Post by Dave1971 » Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:31 pm

You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:46 pm

Dave1971 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:31 pm You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.
I did but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded....they’re so smooth now it’ll be easy to overdo it.... :thumbsup:
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Post by greg81 » Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:51 pm

+1 for the Amarok.

If it was me though I'd buy a '65 Chevy C10 :)
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Post by john-e89 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:32 am

greg81 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:51 pm +1 for the Amarok.

If it was me though I'd buy a '65 Chevy C10 :)
I had to google that tbh...! :oops:

Lowwwwwwwwww and slowwwwwwwww....... :P
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Post by john-e89 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:38 am

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :cry: :roll:
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Post by Pastry » Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:08 am

john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:38 am Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :cry: :roll:
It’s why I went for the Nissan John, they’re quite bland. I found the wildtrak a little too bling and a bit pikey :wink:
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Post by Nictrix » Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:30 pm

john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:38 am Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :cry: :roll:
You havnt actually said why you need a truck and not just a large SUV. Have you bought a jetski as well?
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Post by enuff_zed » Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:47 pm

Dave1971 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:31 pm You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.
You may want to publicise that further!
Most of the beggars seem to regard those figures as minimums!
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Post by john-e89 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:56 pm

Pastry wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:08 am
john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:38 am Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :cry: :roll:
It’s why I went for the Nissan John, they’re quite bland. I found the wildtrak a little too bling and a bit pikey :wink:
Not enough kit on them Paul, the Ranger has adaptive cruise which a really like. :thumbsup:
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