Ranger vs Tacoma - Ike Gauntlet

Bionic Man wrote:

rjstractor wrote:
It seems like both trucks easily handled 5000 lb trailers up and down the hill with no drama. But the 1000 lb payload makes the Tacoma pretty useless as a tow vehicle or a pickup. My VW Golf wagon has more payload. (although I would never tow with it) And Ford, you really need not pipe fake engine noise through the speakers in any of your vehicles. Just stop it. It's dumb. Really dumb.

Useless as a tow vehicle or pickup?

FLT had two large men, and a 5000 pound trailer, and stated they were within the payload specifications.

Not sure why these threads always go this way. These trucks aren't aimed at the HD market. They are after the urban buyer, who likely doesn't even own a trailer. If they do, it is a small boat or motorcycle/atv. Or they use it to run to Home Depot a couple times a year.

These trucks are perfect for those uses.

The Ford styling isn't my cup of tea, but that is subjective. I don't like the Taco either. The Ford interior looked decent, and the powertrain performed well. I am sure that with it and the new Jeep truck coming to market, they will expand the mid size market.

Not sure if the Ranger will be able to knock off the Taco as the marketshare leader, but it will likely outsell both Jeep and GM, making Ford a nice profit.

All the cool kids will be in Tacos and Gladiators - the nerds will be in Fords - same as it ever was.