2018 Ranger Raptor - Page 54

nstg8a · 30-09-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

its like the ecoboost falcon. people got hung up on the cylinder count and lost sight of the fact it actually outperformed the 6cyl version.

Other than fuel comsumption, how did the eb outperform the six? The ones I've driven, whilst nice to drive were still noticeably slower than the six.

prydey · 30-09-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

Other than fuel comsumption, how did the eb outperform the six? The ones I've driven, whilst nice to drive were still noticeably slower than the six.

performance was about par. I was with a group at the proving ground and the best time came from the ecoboost. I believe even the lpg got better time than the petrol.

official figures have them about par. it handles better and drinks less fuel and is the same spec in every other way, so technically a better package.

arronm · 30-09-2018, 09:38 PM

Diesels are trucks, rangers are trucks. Why do people think they need these type of vehicles.

Same as small SUV. Why. Cause SHEEP....

**GasoLane** · 30-09-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

Diesels are trucks, rangers are trucks. Why do people think they need these type of vehicles.

Same as small SUV. Why. Cause SHEEP....

Rangers. Are. Not. Trucks! Despite what Seppoland wants to call them.

nstg8a · 30-09-2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

performance was about par. I was with a group at the proving ground and the best time came from the ecoboost. I believe even the lpg got better time than the petrol.

official figures have them about par. it handles better and drinks less fuel and is the same spec in every other way, so technically a better package.

will have to agree to disagree there.

Driving them I n real world driving there is a noticeable difference Imo.

I can only assume ranger using the same ethos would be a similar outcome.

I'd still love to see the 10 speed on the 3.2 and see a side by side test against the 2.0.

The power levels are so close a cynic would suggest the gains are from the gearbox rather than the motor.

Ben73 · 30-09-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

performance was about par. I was with a group at the proving ground and the best time came from the ecoboost. I believe even the lpg got better time than the petrol.

official figures have them about par. it handles better and drinks less fuel and is the same spec in every other way, so technically a better package.

Better in every way yet people still bought the other engine.
Maybe people would be more accepting in 2018.

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Originally Posted by arronm

Diesels are trucks, rangers are trucks. Why do people think they need these type of vehicles.

Same as small SUV. Why. Cause SHEEP....

People buy them because they want them and suit their needs.

Rangers are utes or pickups as a worst case senario. A Mack or a Kenworth is a truck.

jpd80 · 01-10-2018, 09:51 AM

Don't see any other brand really challenging Raptor at the moment

jmack · 01-10-2018, 02:26 PM

there was talk about nissan doing a version with a high 200kw v6 petrol.will be interesting if that comes off

jpd80 · 01-10-2018, 04:27 PM

I wouldn't hold my breath....

If there was a snowball's chance in hell of selling petrol V6s, then Toyota would be all over it,
the reason no one sells them is because of lack of buyer interest.

naddis01 · 01-10-2018, 06:31 PM

There is a Raptor available in Mildura if anyone is looking for one. They have sold 4 of their 5 allocated. There were also 3 in stock in Griffith but I'm not sure if they were sold.

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-10-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Better in every way yet people still bought the other engine.
Maybe people would be more accepting in 2018.

To be fair, that was more an internal thing. By the time that EcoBoost engine landed in Australia from the other side of the world, it was cheaper to keep building Falcon's with the good old inline 6.

BENT_8 · 01-10-2018, 11:12 PM

Heres one in Pt macquarie

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port...ger/1195693876

I see the 3 from WA have been taken down overnight, people are either paying overs or...

davenl5l · 02-10-2018, 03:18 PM

1600 posts and not one member has reported back how fantastic their raptor is.......must all be out bush

Mercury Bullet · 02-10-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

, people are either paying overs or...

They know exactly what they want and aren't hung up on this engine crap.

jpd80 · 02-10-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73
Better in every way yet people still bought the other engine.
Maybe people would be more accepting in 2018.

Internally, Ford were gutted when Govco gave the EB Falcon less efficiency stars than Camry,
they kind of gave up after that, probably why we never ever saw a single TV ad for Ecoboost.

jpd80 · 02-10-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Heres one in Pt macquarie

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port...ger/1195693876

I see the 3 from WA have been taken down overnight, people are either paying overs or...

The other day when you began revealing where Ranger Raptors were, I counted 16 Ads on carsales.com.au.
Now, I know that Carsales may not be accurate but they are now showing only seven....

Maybe they're hiding them from you...

hard to believe that people are walking up with +$80K ready to spend on a 2.0 L truck..er..Ute......

(^^^^^^^Sarcasm )

suttoo · 02-10-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davenl5l

1600 posts and not one member has reported back how fantastic their raptor is.......must all be out bush

Well I have been driving one and I absolutely love it! Doesn't feel under powered and the suspension is unreal

Blueford260 · 03-10-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by suttoo

Well I have been driving one and I absolutely love it! Doesn't feel under powered and the suspension is unreal

That's good to hear suttoo
Some people on here sound a bit like a conversation with my kids when I want them to try a new food and they say "I don't like it" and I say "You haven't even tried it how do you know if you don't like it"

RANGEREST · 03-10-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by suttoo

Well I have been driving one and I absolutely love it! Doesn't feel under powered and the suspension is unreal

That simply can not be true!
Haven't you read all the hate on it on here?...

Enjoy, I'm jealous af.

XB GS 351 Coupe · 04-10-2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Heres one in Pt macquarie

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port...ger/1195693876

Shurly thats a dodgy advertisement:

"Raptor not Ranger - Beet the wait available now new Ford raptor"

Surely no dealer could be that stupid or un educated.

XB GS 351 Coupe · 04-10-2018, 12:09 AM

b0son · 04-10-2018, 12:18 PM

The sticker kit looks like it was put on by a child.

GT2 · 04-10-2018, 07:38 PM

Saw a white one yesterday. What really stood out was how smooth and quiet the engine was.
I own a mix of 3.2l Rangers and 2l Amaroks that I’ve been using as company cars, this new Ranger however is significantly quieter at start up and at idle.

mike_nofx · 05-10-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueford260

That's good to hear suttoo
Some people on here sound a bit like a conversation with my kids when I want them to try a new food and they say "I don't like it" and I say "You haven't even tried it how do you know if you don't like it"

If someone presents me with a vegan burger and tells me it’s just as good as a proper meat burger, I don’t care, i won’t like it without even trying it. I want some goddamn dead animal on my plate!

I apply the same logic to battery powered cars, Korean sports cars and small capacity high output engines.

If we accept the vegan burger, it’ll become the new standard and they won’t offer meat in future.

prydey · 05-10-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

If someone presents me with a vegan burger and tells me it’s just as good as a proper meat burger, I don’t care, i won’t like it without even trying it. I want some goddamn dead animal on my plate!

I apply the same logic to battery powered cars, Korean sports cars and small capacity high output engines.

If we accept the vegan burger, it’ll become the new standard and they won’t offer meat in future.

this isn't really an accurate analogy. they aren't offering you a vegan burger. they are offering you a double meat burger. you just won't accept it because you thought it was going to be a triple meat burger....

more power, more torque, better economy and can go more places. whats the problem?

oh wait, the traffic light grand prix...

BENT_8 · 05-10-2018, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

oh wait, the traffic light grand prix...

Where it'll spend most of its life...

prydey · 05-10-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Where it'll spend most of its life...

clearly i'm getting old, because when I see people drive like that now, I just think 'what a tosser'.

BENT_8 · 05-10-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

clearly i'm getting old, because when I see people drive like that now, I just think 'what a tosser'.

Just sayin'

In reality its the diesel Territory effect, just buy a 50cc scooter for getting to work like i have and the Terri will make you feel like one of those tosser's when necessary.

prydey · 05-10-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Just sayin'

In reality its the diesel Territory effect, just buy a 50cc scooter for getting to work like i have and the Terri will make you feel like one of those tosser's when necessary.

even when I cycle to work i'm never tempted to drive like an idiot when I get back in my car. even when I had my FG.

simon varley · 05-10-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

I apply the same logic to battery powered cars, Korean sports cars and small capacity high output engines.

your loss then