Loved my used, beat up '95 so much.....

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by helipilot, Dec 7, 2011.

  1. helipilot

    helipilot New Member

    I just took delivery of a new 2011 Ranger.
    My old 95 (puchased in 2007 for $1500) had about 200,000 miles on it...it gave me another 80,000 and cost a grand total of $17.00 in parts (starter brushes).
    I had my heart set on either a new Nissan Frontier or a Toyota Tacoma....but the longer my 95 B-2300 soldiered on..the more I fell in love with the Ranger series...
    Tough, simple and less than $16,000 Canadian brand new.....it has no equal.

    While lacking in the sophistication and amenities of it's Japanese competitors....I was specifically looking for simplicity...hell..my kids had to ask how to use the hand-crank windows!

    It was impossible to find exactly what I wanted at a dealer....they all stock the higher profit margin V-6's...and I hate V6's! (just why would you put a big engine in a little truck anyways?? ...)
    I wanted the 2.3L with Air and 5sp and in an Extra-Cab body....so in late August I placed my order from the factory before the line shut down for good..
    The order was sent about a week before FoMoCo cut off factory orders to Canada and in late Oct, I received my new charcoal grey, extra-cab, 5sp, 4 cyl Ranger....Sweet!

    I have some issue with how it arrived (without jump-seats and with 4.10 gearing....and I hope I can find some answers here.

    Looking forward to reading and posting and mostly enjoying my little 2011 Ranger...
    Nice Job Ford.....I think your making a big mistake in canceling Ranger production..
     
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  3. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Welcome to Ranger Forum
     
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    helipilot

    helipilot New Member

    thanks

    I was just reading a thread regarding rear end ratios ad saw that I better create a signature....Good idea...
     
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    klinger86 Moderator

    welcome to rfn....
     
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    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    Welcome!
     
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    Demon I take no prisoners!

    welcome
     
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    2004 fx4 level2 04 fx4 level II

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  10. ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Hey welcome to rf.net. let's see some pics?
     
  11. RangerMan88

    RangerMan88 RangA RolliN

    WelcoMe!
     
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    Black mamba The mannnn

    Welcome!!!
     
  13. Brinker88

    Brinker88 Black sheep o' the family

    Welcome!
     
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    Franchi Motorsports Ranger Forum Vendor

    Welcome to the Ranger boards!
     
  15. Thought I welcomed you, but I guess not lol Welcome to the forum man!
     
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    helipilot

    helipilot New Member

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome!
    I am now in Azerbaijan doing my bit to keep BP in business and the President of the country awash in greenbacks,,,,,but looking forward to spending a little time in my shop with the new Ranger...and undertaking a few minor mods.....the gears for a start!
     
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    helipilot

    helipilot New Member

    First Mod...$18 !

    Well thanks to being posted into a country that's still got a lot of 'wild west' mentality...particularly when it comes to law enforcement and standardization...I found a set of 80/60 Watt headlamps...(normal is 55/40)
    Almost impossible to find in Canada...they're about $9 USD over here!
     

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