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pacodiablo Senior Enthusiast

pacodiablo

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Why do you like your truck?

 

I like mine because...

- it runs

- it is reasonably efficient

- the manual is fun to drive

- the 4 cyl is reliable

- it is one of the few Ranger XLs that isn't white

- it is one of only a handful of 2001 2.5L Rangers

- the vinyl bench seat is easy to clean

- the interior reminds me of our 1986 Ranger

- it looks good to me

- though it takes a lot of my money, it can also make me more

- it has more "personality" than the other Ranger (manual and ancient engine design are probably why)

- the radio picks up 106.1 classic rock and 92.3 classic rock

- the radio works

- no need for floor mats

- it gives my left foot something to do other than sit there

- I can keep a suprising amount of stuff behind the seat

- the oil filter is easy to get to

- mud hardly slows it down

- nobody is going to break in to steal the am/fm radio (unless they are an idiot)

- the manual trans has made me a better driver

- it's my hobby

- it takes me places

- there really isn't much to break on the interior

- it doesn't make any strange engine noises like the other Ranger used to or my dad's hybrid does

- it's not slow

- Ford Motor Co. was its first owner for a couple of years, so it was probably well cared for

- the seat is more comfortable than it looks

- it has 50K miles and no problems to speak of

- the A/C works well

- it will lay rubber

- a turbo from a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is compatible with its engine

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Its not that Paco we are all out driving and enjoying/working our trucks :rolleyes:

LikeaRock14 Enthusiast

LikeaRock14

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It runs

The Flowmasters :chevy:

CD player

It looks d**n fricken good clean

The roar the intake makes

It's funner than hell to drive even though it's huge

It tows freat

It's comfortable as hell on looooong tips

No one wants to steal a stocker radio

All my friends like it

Burns out like no other :rolleyes:

rhilton Enthusiast

rhilton

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It runs

It runs good

Looks d**n good clean

handles amazingly well stock

There's a website devoted strictly to explorer performance

it's a sport

sounds like I have 2 15" subs

Power everything

it's a ford :flag:

KyleBst264 Enthusiast

KyleBst264

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-It runs, and runs good.

-Looks good when clean.

-Has personality, you can tell it's mine.

-Comfortable to drive long distances.

-Lots of creature comforts

-It's a V8 and a diesel.

-Is capable of pulling/hauling more than anything I could give it. I know I bought too much truck, but that's better than not enough truck.

-Tows my car trailer like a matchbox car And gets 12-13 mpg while doing it.

-Is a great everyday driver.

-Rides quiet.

-Rides smooth enough for me.

-Gets 18-22 MPG while unloaded.

-Diesel is alot cheaper than gas right now.

-Has 4x4, which is great because my town SUCKS at plowing during the winter.

-As with any pick-up truck, it's practical. I can run up a bill at Home Depot, take my large purchases and just put them right in the bed. No haggling to get stuff crammed into a trunk. Can't imagine what that's like, I've always had pick-up trucks.

-Has an 8 foot bed, which is nice for hauling plywood. "I have an 8 foot bed that never has to be made."

-......and a cargo light gives off a romantic glow......there's something women like about a pick-up man.

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

SnakeEyeSS

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I like mine b/c:

 

Sounds better than any other truck I've ever HEARD(<<disclaimer). everyone who's heard it says its a beatiful sound, not raspy at all, just strong and smooth.

 

and leave tire marks as I please

 

The truck is just plain mean on the road, you can scare other drivers to into letting you own the road

 

got a lot of looks.

when cleaned up, I even cought a Porcshe (968????) owner staring at it

 

EVERYONE liked it. even people who hated Chevy would come up to me and tell me it was a nice, clean truck(happened when I worked at the lube shop)

 

Could load it down with 1200# + of soda and it'd still scoot fine

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Kania2k1 Senior Enthusiast

Kania2k1

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- It's one of a kind

- Almost paid for

- Girlfriend is scared to drive it

- Can pack all my belongings in the bed and cab

- Always have somewhere to sleep

- Can blow a honda off the road or know it into next week

- Chicks dig it

:thumbs::rolleyes::D

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