Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Looking to replace my DD 1998 Ranger.
Looking at:
2018 F150 XL, 3.3l V6, automatic, vinyl seats, rubber mat instead of carpet, some of the bells and whistles, 3K miles for about $30K.
2013 F150 XLT, 3.5l twin turbo V6, automatic, cloth seats, carpet, alot of the bells and whistles, 22K miles, for about $22k.
Will be test driving both in the next day or two.
Don't plan on any towing / off roading, will be a DD, less than 300 miles a week.
Opinions on which one to buy?
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
GAME OVER, YOU LOSE!
If you flew Corsair's during the war you'll like the Eco Turbo. Personally I'd find a 5.0l if I was looking at Ford.
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Neither.
Ram 1500. Hemi 5.7L.
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Depends how fast you want your pick-up.
Either is light years ahead of the old Rangers in terms of technology, ride comfort and performance.
The 3.5L EcoBoost is very quick.
The 3.3L N/A V6 gets good MPG.
My personal preference for a powertrain is the 2.7L Ecoboost with the 10 speed transmission.
Best of both worlds. (Except that you need to pay 40+ large for a new F150!)
Last edited by Joe Walsh; 12-04-2018 at 03:47 PM.
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18
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^^^This Jim!!!^^^Originally Posted by tbone
No Marauder
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Already have 1 Hemi in the family.^^^This Jim!!!^^^
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Sick-Speed play toy
I honestly wouldn’t take even a brand new Ram free of charge. I’d happily drive my beater till I could afford a truck. LOL
Seriously.
Edit: I’d take the free one! It would make for a quick flip.
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SOLD 12/31/2021
Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.
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I've had fantastic luck with 2 Dodge RAM HEMI trucks.......plenty of power and had 185K miles on the 2004 I sold......still have my 2008 and it still has the original battery......so there "Nay Sayer Bob"!!
No Marauder
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
I'm not entirely sold on Dodge trucks.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Senior Member
I'd rather go around telling people I had herpes, than tell them that I drive a dodge.I honestly wouldn’t take even a brand new Ram free of charge. I’d happily drive my beater till I could afford a truck. LOL
Seriously.
Edit: I’d take the free one! It would make for a quick flip.
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Don't bring skittles to a gunfight.
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You have herpes?
Semper fi
"Those that refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
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Uh huh.
My 3rd Dodge. All great. Barely an issue with any of them. Hemi is a beast. Best looking truck on the road. Beautiful interior. Drive it before you decide to trash it for no apparent reason.
New 96 Ford Ranger I already spoke about. Complete and total crap. 6000 miles of misery. One off lemon? Maybe.
2 new Chevys from the 90's. Ok, not great. Lost transmission. GM argued about it on a 30k mile truck. REALLY?
So bottom line is I have tried them all (not to mention Big 3 cars) and don't trash the other makes for pride or whatever makes people so critical of other people's choices. Just the facts.
Enjoy the F-150!
Last edited by tbone; 12-09-2018 at 12:33 PM.
Sick-Speed play toy
Tom I had the unpleasure of having a brand new loaded early 2000’s Ram 1500 crew as a work truck for about three years. When it wasn’t in the shop I found it to be the most uncomfortable, unreliable, and worst braking truck I’d ever driven.
You can argue that a lot has been approved upon in fifteen years or so but considering they have been building them since 1914 then I would have thought the first ninety years or so would have made quite the truck by 2003. Lemon? Perhaps. But Dodge has always been the underdog when truck talk comes up, plus by far lowest amount sold. Must be other reasons besides my experienced review.
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SOLD 12/31/2021
Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.
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After I proudly posted a pic of my new Ram and this sarcasm was posted would make most people rather annoyed.I honestly wouldn’t take even a brand new Ram free of charge. I’d happily drive my beater till I could afford a truck. LOL
Seriously.
Edit: I’d take the free one! It would make for a quick flip.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Back on topic and in an attempt to re-rail this thread....
OP: Did you trade in your DD Ranger?
... and if so, did they give you decent value for it?
BTW: Congrats on buying a nice truck!
Enjoy!!
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18
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