New 4x4 Take 2- 2013 Ford Ranger Wild Track 3.2

[Dave..]

So after dodging a bullet with the Nissan D22 thanks to @Nicky.
I nearly bought an early Toyota Hilux but decided i needed something more modern- so I have bought a 2013 Ford Ranger Wild Track 3.2 .

 

[Lyons]

Yes! Much nicer.

 

[veedubnoodle]

Big fan of these! Such a nice driving thing for what they are.

Father-in-law has a 2.2 Limited with a few extras on it and a remap to 180hp. I love it

HTD!

 

[Odhran]

What was the problem with the navara? Grenade engine?

 

[Dave..]

What was the problem with the navara? Grenade engine?

D22 Engines are know to break conrods or the rods exit the block. Expensive to fix as you would need a reconditioned engine.

 

[Nicky]

Great pulling pickup with the 3.2 if you’re doing any towing, albeit a thirsty brute, and the most spacious cab of any currently on offer, especially for rear legroom.

When do you get it?

 

[Dave..]

Great pulling pickup with the 3.2 if you’re doing any towing, albeit a thirsty brute, and the most spacious cab of any currently on offer, especially for rear legroom.

When do you get it?

Next week.
It will be used sometimes for pulling a horse trailer.

 

[G N K]

You get a few numbers up Dave?

Nice truck.

 

[southsky sunrise]

Nice truck, hte matey

 

[Lyons]

You get a few numbers up Dave?

Nice truck.

I was thinking he must’ve found some gold with all this metal detecting .

 

[Dave..]

You get a few numbers up Dave?

Nice truck.

If only

 

[j44nty]

Nice truck. Health to tow. Subscribed

 

[seanmooney]

We have two of them here at work in the 3.2 wild track with auto box

Great interior, great with a trailer but bit soar on diesel though.

 

[Dave..]

We have two of them here at work in the 3.2 wild track with auto box

Great interior, great with a trailer but bit soar on diesel though.

As long as it as good as my van at 50mpg- Joking

 

[johnm]

hahaha, some difference from an old hilux...god I miss having any power! Looks well though.

 

[Dave..]

hahaha, some difference from an old hilux...god I miss having any power! Looks well though.

The idea of a red Hilux like the one on Top Gear is great until I have to tow the horses to Dublin. Comfort wins every time.

 

[Ruairi83]

Brilliant David, glad you got sorted. The Secret is a great book also

 

[Dave..]

@Nicky
What tyres did you say were very good on your 4x4? You towed lorries in the South with them.
Thanks

 

[Nicky]

@Nicky
What tyres did you say were very good on your 4x4? You towed lorries in the South with them.
Thanks

General Grabber AT3’s. Must be 25k hard miles on them now of which about 20k is with a twin axle trailer on tow and they’re holding out very well. Definitely recommend them as a great all round tyre...

 

[Dave..]

How its sits before I have some sign writing done.
The red stripes on the doors will be removed but I will keep them on the roof as it makes it easy to see in a car park.
Tyres are good but will be changed to the General Grabber AT3`s @Nicky mentioned.

 

[Lyons]

Love that.

 

[Dave..]

Had it for a long drive today and on the computer it said I was averaging 29mpg.
Amazed how well finished it is with heated front screen, cruise control, diff locks, very powerful heater. At 70 mph it is reving at 2000rpm so just ticking over.

 

[Dave..]

Only update is fitted waterproof seat covers and have the design approved for the graphics on the rear canopy.

If anyone is looking for a very good deal on a van, speak to:
Used cars Newtownabbey, Used Car Dealer in County Antrim | J&F TRUCKS & VANS LTD - Home
Francis Walsh Jnr: 079 7313 0422 / 028 9034 2535
This is the second commercial I have bought from J & F vans and they are always keen for a deal.

 

[Jason]

Had it for a long drive today and on the computer it said I was averaging 29mpg.
Amazed how well finished it is with heated front screen, cruise control, diff locks, very powerful heater. At 70 mph it is reving at 2000rpm so just ticking over.

I had one for a year and to be honest only reason I sold it was MPG, averaged over a year at 24mpg, after a while I just stopped looking lol loved it otherwise as it had a serious amount of power.

 

[Dave..]

I had one for a year and to be honest only reason I sold it was MPG, averaged over a year at 24mpg, after a while I just stopped looking lol loved it otherwise as it had a serious amount of power.

Very hard to drive at 30 and 40mph but great on the motorway.