scottish lurcher 185 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I recently purchased a new style ford ranger as I required something to tow 3.5 ton was bit unsure of the styling of it very pimped up for old man like me , choose 3.2 version very powerful and tows well but very big turning circle is very very wide very difficult to park in village , also thought The look of truck would grow on me but hate the pimped up America styling not enough of work horse look for me , but it didn't so I have sold it and bought l200 with the ivor williams canopy. and also pick up a trade in to clear disco at silly money with lots of recipts from same garage only down side it a td5 model , unless u really need large pimped up amercia styled ranger I would avoid in my opion . also think new l200 is better drive than the hilux which I hate to admit to ,will let you know how I get on with it might be helpful for thoses looking to buy on in furture ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIK 4,754 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 My mates got the new L200 decent motor I drove it 500 mile round trip a few months ago to pick up a couple of pups ...it has as much poke as my wifes Audi A5 sline ...the problem with the new pick ups is will they take as much stick as the older models as a lot of estates are using them now the Landy is out of production ....I know a mate who is a hill keeper and they have just changed from landys to Toyota Hilux and its never out the garage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Yes part of reason I bought l200 as hilux is living on name for toughness and reliablty . Old ford ranger was tough beasty and very much over looked . L200 has great fuel consumption too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flacko 1,732 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 I've got a late model ranger mate 15reg no prob with turning circle one of my lads got l200 & ranger beats it on turning circle also pulls digger on or off road really well atb Flacko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 I've got a late model ranger mate 15reg no prob with turning circle one of my lads got l200 & ranger beats it on turning circle also pulls digger on or off road really well atb Flacko ford ranger turning circle is quoted as 12 .7 and l200 is 11.8 and I certain know I wasn't imagine it yes very powerful truck the ranger just prefer the l200 mate hands down only thing is tow weights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Just got my 05 l200 back from garage with new engine fitted ,had a cracked block which it seems aint that uncommen .Not all sweetness and light with them bud .They say the older engine is better than the new style too . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Mines is under warranty but will keep a eye out for this thanks ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 I've got a late model ranger mate 15reg no prob with turning circle one of my lads got l200 & ranger beats it on turning circle also pulls digger on or off road really well atb FlackoI have the 65 plate ranger limited 3.2, owned for a year now, I also trailed the l200 at time of purchase and found the ranger pissed all over it in most departments except fuel consumption As for looks, well that's in the eye of the beholder, yet I do agree they do look a little pimped up, but times change and you need to change with them or get left behind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flacko 1,732 Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Scottish Lurcher you probably right never looked at specs but I know Ivan get mine round quicker than my lad can get his lol reckon the ranger & Isuzu the best out there at the moment imo atb Flacko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Scottish Lurcher you probably right never looked at specs but I know Ivan get mine round quicker than my lad can get his lol reckon the ranger & Isuzu the best out there at the moment imo atb Flacko with out a doubt flacko ranger power and torque is amazing and tow weight is on the money why would u buy a underpowered l200 which tow weght is tiny next to ranger , but for me l200 just seems like I can live with it everyday and couldn't with ranger hard to explain but that's just way of it you can't take anything away from ranger just wasn't for me !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Scottish Lurcher you probably right never looked at specs but I know Ivan get mine round quicker than my lad can get his lol reckon the ranger & Isuzu the best out there at the moment imo atb Flacko with out a doubt flacko ranger power and torque is amazing and tow weight is on the money why would u buy a underpowered l200 which tow weght is tiny next to ranger , but for me l200 just seems like I can live with it everyday and couldn't with ranger hard to explain but that's just way of it you can't take anything away from ranger just wasn't for me !! We all like different things and if it ain't for you then so be it. I'm currently giving serious consideration to the Isuzu as a replacement for mine early part of next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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