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$295 over invoice seems fair if the dealer does not try to tack on any extra fees. Between the hold back and any factory incentives they are still going to make out like bandits anyway
By the way, what exactly is an FDAF assesment?
This seems reasonable, although I am not entirely sure because of the holdback (which is about $348). I test drove two 5spd Rangers tonight. The first one, a blue one with the sliding rear window which I liked more felt like it was shifting wrong. The clutch was catching very late and when it would finally engage, the whole truck would jerk. The second one (a gold one without the sliding rear window which I liked less) seemed to shift much smoother although it kept making a "wup...wup....wup" sound (the rear wheel was not bolted on tight!!!!) I really like the blue truck but I am not comfortable buying it the way it is shifting--especially since it is brand new. I am hoping that maybe the clutch needs to be adjusted and the dealer corrects the problem since he knows I am interested in it. Also, the truck already has about 60 miles on it and a sticker on the window that says 48 miles were put on at the factory as it was randomly picked to be tested on the proving grounds. I dont know if that is a good thing or not
Other than that a very nice truck, surprisingly more comfy than what I was expecting. Dealer says they will take a look at the window seals.
Everything seemed to be going great. I bought the truck for $400 under the invoice price with very little haggling and was able to get a bedliner and sliding rear window with some of the money I saved.
Then, after buying the truck and driving a few blocks the "wup...wup....wup" noise started again. I took it right back. They looked at it and told me that this brand new truck had a bad rear end! They offered to either sell me another truck off the lot or replace the rear end on the one I bought.
We couldnt find another truck that I liked. I had bought a base model and I didnt think that I should have to pay for extra options which I didnt want because they sold me a truck with a bad rear end. So in the end I told them that I wanted them to replace the rear end with a new unit and I wanted them to extend my warranty. They gave me a one year extended powertrain warranty at no extra charge.
So now I have a Escort loaner which I loath while they fix the truck. Needless to say, I am pretty nervous. Is this just going to be the start of many problems? Was the truck built on a day when half the factory called out sick. The dealer tells me that the rear end is built seperately and added at the final assembly, so that wouldnt make any difference as to the quality of the rest of the truck.
What does everyone else think?
While driving on 4wd low, on 1st gear a heavy crank noise from the joints came up, riding the vehicle at higher torque 2nd or 3rd the noise was still there, not all the time but every 4 seconds,that noise was not present on 4WD high, so to get out of the sandy area i drove it in 4wd high, then suddenly the joint broke (without the noise present)and the passenger torsion bar came apart a very heavy noise I thought that the whole suspension was separated from the vehicle . I took it to the dealer they fixed it per warranty they replace the part and also replaced the transfer case .. Last weekend I tested the vehicle on the sand same place, and at 2nd shift 3500 RPM that crank noise on the joints was present, every 6 seconds, it is just impossible to ride the vehicle listening that noise is just scary, so I’ll take it to the dealer to do a test drive with a ford thecnician, I’m not going to the same place because that is not close to town, Do you guys know a place close to Tempe AZ? ..
Gabriel
Good luck
1. The numbers on the odometer dont match up exactly right but it seems to be working ok (I have bought two new cars in the past and both had speedometer cable/gauge problems.)
2. The seat belt bell dosent sound--but as long as it does not lead to any other electrical problems I am actually kind of glad about that.
By the way, at what mileage did everyone go in for their first oil change? I always thought you should change the oil after the first 1000 miles but the dealer tells me to wait until 3000.
I don't think so. Glad to hear it was only a minor fix. Good luck.
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My '00 is being assembled today if things go according to schedule, and hope to take delivery on the 15th.
The engines are the current 2.5L 4cyl and 3.0L 6cyl plus the new 200HP 4.0L V6. Per http://www.blueovalnews.com, there will be a new 2.3L OHC 4cyl some time in the fall, but the guy at the Ford booth didn't know about it (or wasn't talking).
The truck I'm considering purchasing is a '98 XLT supercab, 4x4, 4.0, auto., CD, power seats, etc. It only has 8,500 miles on it. The sticker price right now is $17,900.
I'm sure I can get the price lower than that and I'm considering buying an extended warranty since the warranty on this one may only have a year or less left. After reading some posts about the great deals some people are getting on their new trucks, I'm wondering if I would be better off buying a new one. Would the prices be close after I purchase the extended warranty for the used one?
If I do go used, does anyone have any recommendations for warranties? any advice on buying a used Ranger?
Thanks for any info.
Skip
I already mentioned that it needed a new wheel bearing. I also have been having trouble with the paint on the tailgate. It had drips at the bottom and portions in the center look terrible, like it needs another coat. It only shows up under certian lighting conditions and the dealer says it is probably normal because it is metallic paint (gold) but I dont buy it because only the tailgate looks that way. They repainted the part with the drips--they should have just repainted the whole thing. Anyone else had trouble with this color paint?
Also, I noticed tonight that one of my front headlights is out already! And I only have 600 miles on it so far! Needles to say, I am going back to the dealer first thing Monday morning--but I am really getting SICK of taking it back there all the time.
Again...thanks for the reponse, it is greatly appreciated
Skip
I have a 99 2.5L ext cab, 5spd, and the most I've ever gotten was 22mpg. It only has 8500 miles on it, I don't know if that has something to do with it. Also I put on a flowmaster muffler which is suppost to give me better gas mileage. I have family 2 1/2 hrs. away and when I drive there at about 75, I still get 22mpg. Got any ideas?
2000 Ranger XL Regular Cab 2WD with Trailhead Package, 3.0 V6, 5sp manual transmission.
Trailhead package adds: CD player, fog lamps, 16" alloy wheels & tires, and 4WD suspension and ride height. (Similiar to Toyota's pre-runner)
with tilt/cruise, CD player, sliding rear window,
A/C, and bed mat.
Color: Mandarin Gold/Tan interior
Mileage: 3000 (Yes, That's 3 thousand)
Not a scratch.
Price: $13,000.
Not dissatified, just really want a full size truck instead.
Respond to jdroberson@earthlink.net if interested.
Thanks.
Others in this forum have reported about 20-22 MPG hwy from a 3.0L 2WD (5sp & auto).
Since no one has driven a Ranger with the SOHC yet--except at Ford--I can only make educated guesses. Here goes: the SOHC will probably tow about the same (because torque is about the same) but it will offer better acceleration and better pickup at highway speeds (because it has lots more hp). I've never driven an Explorer (which has the SOHC) so I can't comment on the noise/MPG issue. But you can figure about the same, maybe slightly better.
Hope this helps.
The ride is awesome compared to the '87 Bronco II I traded. Power is better than the test drive I took a while back. I'll miss the turning radius of the Bronco but the ride will make up for it.
Only time will tell.
Does anyone know if I can fit an aftermarket sun or moon roof in my Ranger? It doesn't look promising from what I can see.
I've got a '99 XLT Ranger, with 4X4,supercab, off-road group, etc. Oh, yeah, it's the 3.0 V6 automatic. I too was wondering if it would supply the power I wished for, against the 4.0. Honestly, I've heard a lot of problems with the "pinging" sound in the 4.0 engine, but only one instance of a problem with the 3.0, and that was resolved by using different gasoline. See, that 3.0 engine was designed for 85 octane, and some people like to sup it up with higher-octane, but that's not the fuel the engine was designed to run optimally on. Pinging resulted from burning too much fuel, hence the valves had more pressure than designed for, so the nice fluid motion that the engine was designed to do, is altered. I myself have run both types of fuel in my baby and have heard no such thing. As for the power, I love it. I've had no problems at all. I've towed things, nothing real huge, but as long as what you are towing doesn't really cause a hindrance due to wind resistance, it's no problem.
If you wish to go off-road, there is one huge downfall on the 4x4 truck. It comes with passenger tires! As massive as they look, there are only 4 plys in the tires (that's bands of different steel types woven together that determines the strength of the tire). See, this past summer I was doing real off-road, not just mudding like some would call it, but real off-roading it. I was deep in the wilderness of Nevada going over some rough terrain and I blew 3 tires out. I wasn't being wreckless at all, but the rocks were enormous. I put some Goodyear Light Truck tires (10 ply) on the Ranger, and it did fantastic. I honestly, didn't have a problem driving over anything. My truck even outclimbed the other S10 and older ranger that were out there. It would go up anything, and over anything, as long as the clearance from the frame and differential was O.K, I drove over it. I will say one thing though on you're choice of vehicle. If you're caught going to buy a new one, they are pricey, but I figured I'd go all out. I am so glad I got exactly what I wanted, because so many times I'm thankful that my truck has all of the options available and didn't downsize my choice due to cost. I don't know if you're going 4X4, but at least go with the extended cab with 4 doors. It's so nice and you'll miss it if you choose otherwise. Here's another idea. You may be the type, as I that if you were buying a truck, you would buy it new, but if you could find something like a '99 Ranger, you'll cut about $4-5000 off the price. If you know the owner and how they treated it, I would have taken that route, because my payments are at $486.19 a month (bought it, not leasing). Moral of the story, I've put 17,000 miles on it in less than 9 months, been over all terrain, and haven't had a problem with it yet. I love it and if you get the opportunity, go with it in black. It's hard to keep clean, but when it is it really shines, and also, the resale value will be better. As for the MPG I've gotten around 20 in city, and 23 on highway, and that's with the loaded package. Oh, yeah also, if you are ever planning on getting a shell for it, don't go flareside. Flareside looks nice, and sporty, but you can't really get a nice shell to fit it's appearance. Oh, yeah, the Ranger will also resale better than the Ford, simply due to popularity and history. As for your choice of picks, both trucks are at the top on performance, safety, and the 3.0 V6 offers best MPG and is the most environmentally friendly, next to the electric models. This was long, but at the same time, I hope it helped you to narrow your decision.
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