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I recommend Dowling Ford of Cheshire, CT for friendly, courteous, service, and a GREAT deal.
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Chevy Colorado
Ford Ranger
Dodge Dakota
Toyota Tacoma
Nissan Frontier
All were extra-cabs, and the Dodge, Toytota & Nissan were totally new trucks for 2005.
The Dodge, Chevy and Ranger were big disappointments. Dodge could have done a much better job since the truck was a new design. The Chevy just felt totally sluggish. The Ranger drove like the dinosaur it is. I own a 2002 Ranger, and there is no noticable difference in three years. Too bad.
The stars were the Tacoma (#1 on my list) and the Frontier (#2 on my list). For 2005, the Japanese have gotten it together. These are extremely nice trucks. Of course, they both cost a king's ransom compared to the Ranger.
Bottom line: Do some test driving before you buy, but prepare to spend as much as $10,000 more for the Tacoma compared to an equally equipped Ranger. Price will still bring buyers to Ford, but Ford sure has their work cut out for them if they actually want to compete head-to-head with Toyota and Nissan. Have fun!
Model: 04 2x2 reg cab 4 cyl.5 spd. w/ A/C
Invoice: $15,700 +/- (base on 05)
3000+1000=-4000 off (finance w/ Mazda) + $89 paper work.= final $10,900 + TTL ($4,800 off invoice).
Mazda has 4 yrs warranty.
Even it is just a bare bone basic truck, I really like it.
MSRP was $23,600. After all the rebates and dealer discounts, I think I got a deal.
Great sales staff and service at Kenny Ross Ford.
199.00 ETCHING
731.19 TAX
33.18 INVENT.TAX
50.00 DOC.FEE
5.00 DEPUTY FEE
21.75 INSP.
105.30 LIC.&TITLE
1495.00 SER.AGREEMENT
14140.42 TOTAL
6.69 LOAN INTEREST RATE
THIS IS MY FIFTH FORD RANGER 4CYL./MAN.
Just got done comparing prices for base Tacomas and Rangers and the price is about the same, even after rebates (before rebates the Ranger actually costs a bit more; haven't compared loaded models).
I'm a Toyota truck owner looking to get a new pickup, and will probably go with the Ranger as it's the only small truck that still comes with a 7' bed option nearest I can tell. (I was happy to see Ford added the 7' bed option to the XL line for 2006; was only available on the XLT line for 2005.)
(Contrary to a post earlier this year to the Ranger Problems and Solutions board indications from research on the internet are they won't be doing a major redesign of the Ranger until 2010...)
(As for me am in the market for a longbed and apparently no '05 longbeds (in a 4cyl manual) remaining anywhere in CA -- will wait for the '06 rebates to increase later in the model year. (Anyone been tracking Ranger rebate trends?))
Don't wait! Rebates for the few remaining 05's in dealer stock are significantly more than current rebates for '06 models!
Welcome to the elite world of truck owners -- now whenever one of your friends moves, guess who they'll call on for help!
'97 supercab, 4L v6, 5 speed
2007 Ranger Already Rolling
Says 2007 Rangers just started rolling off the St. Paul assembly line, several months earlier than normal. Ford says not to read anything into it. Speculation is it's just for logistical reasons.
Pricing for the '07 Ranger (as well as '07 Explorer Sport Trac, Focus and Freestar) is already available on edmunds.com.
May be seeing '07s on dealer lots early this year. Now is the time to take advantage of those '06 rebates!
MSRP $21,955.00
Less Fleet Discount $ 929.40
Sub Total $21,025.60
Less Web Site Coupon Discount $ 500.00
Sub Total $20,525.60
Less Factory Rebate $ 3,000.00
Fleet and Internet Price $17,525.60 Plus Tax and License
The Accessories we will be installing and subletting are as follows;
Leather Seating, Front and Rear
LineX Spray in Bedliner
Trailer Hitch
Vent Shades
Total Price for all accessories installed $2,081.00 Plus Tax
Fleet and Internet Price including accessories $19,606.60 Plus Tax and License
Sticker $19,000
Trade in $3,000
Luck-$7,000
Final price $12,000 plus tax
This is a pricing discussion.. Try re-posting your question here: Ford Ranger: Problems & Solutions
...and you will be much more likely to get a response..
regards,
kyfdx
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