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....is hilarious. This is *not* to put down anyone's Tacoma. I just thought Consumer Reports has
gotten a bit humorous in this particular rating. Some comments from the road test: "...but make no mistake, the Tacoma drives like a primitive, agricultural-era relic. For all of Toyota's claims that this is an all-new truck, key features seem as though Toyota slept through the past decade's advances in truck technology and interior design. Today's modern full-sized trucks feature a quiet cabin, a semblance of handling responsiveness, and a tolerable ride. But the compact Tacoma has none of that. Unlike other V6-powered Toyota models, our tested Tacoma never feels quick from a standing start or when passing -- despite the robust acceleration figures as measured on our track. Fuel economy with the not-so-smooth six-speed automatic transmission is 19 mpg overall on regular gas, quite good for a truck and a clear improvement over its predecessor. Out on the road, the Tacoma's handling is ponderous, and its slow and numb steering never connects the driver to the front wheels. Clearly clumsy around corners, it never felt unsafe. The chassis's propensity to jiggle and shudder delivers a Metallica snare-drum beat to your spine. Wind and engine noise drown out any chance of conversation, even at modest speeds. Braking performance is subpar. Inside, it still has a too-high step-in, a too-low driver's seat, and a ceiling that scrapes scalps of those entering the cabin. The front seats are flat and uncomfortable, have limited support, and offer only the most basic adjustments. The rear seat in our crew cab is no better, with hard padding, cramped leg and foot room, and short cushions -- although it flips up to reveal useful storage bins. Outward visibility is decent, but the narrow, shallow windows make it less commanding. Controls are basic and easy to read -- essential when reaching for some of the faraway knobs and buttons." "The Tacoma feels unresponsive, with very clumsy handling. It tackles corners reluctantly, requiring a hefty steering input. Turn-in response is slow and the rubbery steering communicates zero feedback. Bumpy corners cause the truck to bob and rock. On the track, the Tacoma was out of its element, but not unsafe. It took a lot of effort to coax the truck through our avoidance maneuver. In the end, it posted a slow speed and its reluctant responses sapped driver confidence. That said, it didn't surprise the driver with any erratic behavior." "The 3.5-liter V6 often feels short on low-end torque and requires prodding of the gas pedal to get the truck to move smartly. The transmission is slow to jump in with a necessary downshift, and in wide-open throttle situations it shifts stiffly with an old-fashioned jolt." "The Tacoma's ride is downright uncomfortable. Constant rubbery jiggle gets under your skin over time. Any bump, rut, or lump in the road results in an abrupt, jolt to your back and kidneys. Even on a perfectly smooth highway the Tacoma transmits an underlying jitter." "Braking isn't one of the Tacoma's strong suits, with long stopping distances in both the wet and the dry. It also exhibited a lot of nosedive. The Toyota performed more like a half-ton instead of like other trucks in its segment. Brake pedal modulation seemed to satisfy everyone with decent feel and feedback." "Most trucks let you sit up high in the saddle -- not the Tacoma. It feels as if you're sitting relatively low, with the roof line looming close-by overhead. Tall drivers didn't have enough headroom. The inability to adjust the seat height is a major omission in a modern vehicle, especially given the price of higher-trim Tacomas. With a laughably small range of adjustment, the telescoping steering wheel feels like a cruel joke. At least there is good foot space with a spacious left foot rest." "Don't expect much comfort from the Tacoma's front seats. Flat-feeling front seats have unyielding padding, and short bottom seat cushions reduce thigh support. Adjustments are pretty basic; manual adjustments are limited to fore/aft, backrest recline, and driver's side lumbar. Almost every modern vehicle has a height-adjustable driver's seat, but not the Tacoma; many drivers wanted to be able to adjust seat height, but to no avail. No power adjustments are available either, even on the top-trim Limited." And it goes on. But, it's not all bad. "The Tacoma is the perfect truck for landscapers and contractors. This beast of burden has a bulletproof reliability track record, a tough-as-nails chassis, and a durable composite*plastic bed. For off-roading adventures, the capable Tacoma has few peers. And though the price nears that of discounted full-sized trucks, the compact Tacoma tenaciously holds its value. Hence, the Tacoma's cult following." If I were to buy a small truck, the Tacoma, because of it's reliability, would probably be the one I'd get - if I could fit in the damn thing! |
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The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding.
I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. |
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True North wrote:
The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. That's what makes it a truck compared to a...Rav 4. |
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Alex
True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Â*Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Â*Most people don't go off roading Â*with them. "That's what makes it a truck compared to a...Rav 4." D'uh! Been spending some time in the brother-in-laws F150 and the seats in that are plusher than my Highlander. Just because it's a truck doesn't mean it has to be uncomfortable. Now, the old 1980 GMC Sierra Grande converted dump truck I've been operating can be uncomfortable on a rut filled dirt road. |
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True North wrote:
Alex True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. "That's what makes it a truck compared to a...Rav 4." D'uh! Been spending some time in the brother-in-laws F150 and the seats in that are plusher than my Highlander. Just because it's a truck doesn't mean it has to be uncomfortable. Now, the old 1980 GMC Sierra Grande converted dump truck I've been operating can be uncomfortable on a rut filled dirt road. I was referring to your issue with trucks being "jacked up", not the seats, You actually covered two concerns in your post. I should have been more specific and, for that, I apologize. |
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On Thu, 9 Jun 2016 15:39:21 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. Ford seats are notorious for breaking down on the outboard side, causing you to end up leaning on the door. I chucked the seats in my Econoline and bought a set of custom chairs that I took with me when I swapped Econolines. The bench seat in my wife's F150 was OK after 2 decades but the ones in the Explorer went south in a few years. On that one the top cushion is easily replaceable but, alas the part is unobtainable. I swapped it with the passenger seat that goes largely unused so at least you are leaning in instead of out. When my wife gripes about it I can say "I just wanted you closer to me". |
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On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote:
The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. |
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On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. |
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Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. The problem with the Tacoma these days is the size. Was a great sized truck, until Toyota up sized both the Tundra and the Tacoma. The older Tacoma was a fantastic around town, home use, small contractor truck. |
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On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:45:10 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. Again, that's just total ignorance on your part. Last week you called *me* the reigning asshole. You can't even keep your names straight. |
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On 6/10/2016 10:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:45:10 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. Again, that's just total ignorance on your part. Last week you called *me* the reigning asshole. You can't even keep your names straight. Comprehension and retention aren't his strong suits. Can you name any of his strong suits? |
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On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. |
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Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. The Ranger which is a Mazda, with a ladder frame was a good truck. Maybe looked better because it replaced the Courier. One of the really crap trucks. |
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10:21 AMCalifbill
- show quoted text - The Ranger which is a Mazda, with a ladder frame was a good truck. Maybe looked better because it replaced the Courier. One of the really crap trucks. ..... Wasn't the Courier a Mitsubishi? I know the original Chevy s-10 was a glorified Isuzu |
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On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:24:51 -0400, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 6/10/2016 10:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:45:10 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. Again, that's just total ignorance on your part. Last week you called *me* the reigning asshole. You can't even keep your names straight. Comprehension and retention aren't his strong suits. Can you name any of his strong suits? Yes. He's almost mastered this: http://www.liars.org.uk/wp-content/u...t-766x1024.png But, his memory is failing, so he has a hard time keeping his webs untangled. |
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On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. |
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On 6/10/16 10:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:45:10 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. Again, that's just total ignorance on your part. Last week you called *me* the reigning asshole. You can't even keep your names straight. You two may share the title if you wish. |
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On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. |
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On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? |
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On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. My wife drove a Ranger "company truck" in the AC business but she wanted an F150 when she was buying her own truck. She has had a Lincoln MKX (crossover SUV) for 7-8 years but she wants an F150 again. They come with the same trim and doo dads these days. |
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On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:46:59 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote: You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? That is a Psilocybin mushroom isn't it? It may explain a lot |
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On 6/10/16 12:46 PM, Its Me wrote:
On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? It's an expression I recall from the G.W. Bush misadministration. It was one of Dubya's nicknames for Karl Rove. You should be used to nicknames...didn't your mama name you JackOff or Jack Goff? |
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On 6/10/16 10:47 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. Fla Jim is just being his usual asshole self. |
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On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:18:57 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/10/16 12:46 PM, Its Me wrote: On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? It's an expression I recall from the G.W. Bush misadministration. It was one of Dubya's nicknames for Karl Rove. You should be used to nicknames...didn't your mama name you JackOff or Jack Goff? Heh. More regression. How's that dementia working out for ya? |
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Tim wrote:
10:21 AMCalifbill - show quoted text - The Ranger which is a Mazda, with a ladder frame was a good truck. Maybe looked better because it replaced the Courier. One of the really crap trucks. .... Wasn't the Courier a Mitsubishi? I know the original Chevy s-10 was a glorified Isuzu I think so. My old S-10 was an Isuzu. But GM owns a bunch of Isuzu. My 89 Aerostar was partly Mitsubishi. At least the crap Trany. |
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Its Me wrote:
On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:18:57 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:46 PM, Its Me wrote: On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? It's an expression I recall from the G.W. Bush misadministration. It was one of Dubya's nicknames for Karl Rove. You should be used to nicknames...didn't your mama name you JackOff or Jack Goff? Heh. More regression. How's that dementia working out for ya? Took a Masters degree to come up with that writing? No wonder you live in a basement. |
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Califbill wrote:
Its Me wrote: On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:18:57 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:46 PM, Its Me wrote: On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. Was not my S-10, was my Chevy LUV truck in the 70's. |
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Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:24:51 -0400, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/10/2016 10:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:45:10 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. And once again, you demonstrate your ability to retain the title of Reigning Asshole of Wrecked Boats. The Ranger was a fine little utilitarian truck, economical, reliable, and a good size for its intended purposes. Again, that's just total ignorance on your part. Last week you called *me* the reigning asshole. You can't even keep your names straight. Comprehension and retention aren't his strong suits. Can you name any of his strong suits? Yes. He's almost mastered this: http://www.liars.org.uk/wp-content/u...t-766x1024.png But, his memory is failing, so he has a hard time keeping his webs untangled. That's nearly perfect! |
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Its Me wrote:
On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:21:59 PM UTC-4, Keyser Söze wrote: On 6/10/16 12:10 PM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:47:51 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/10/2016 7:06 AM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 6/9/2016 6:39 PM, True North wrote: The Ford Ranger got the same reports of low uncomfortable seats. Took me a while to break-in the hard padding. I don't know why they have to jack up the truck so much. Most people don't go off roading with them. You're right. Most girls use them as a grocery getter. I don't know about that. I've had three Rangers. For their size I think they were one of the best trucks made. I towed a car trailer loaded with the John Deere tractor with one of them. I don't recommend it and wouldn't drive it very far but it handled it ok for the three or four miles I had to tow it. Best one I had was a "Level Three" or something like that. Heavier suspension and a higher tow rating. He was talking about what most girls use them for. You ain't a girl. Although, I guess if you wanted to use the girls bathroom it would be OK. You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? At least. |
Consumer Reports on the Toyota Tacoma...
Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/10/16 1:11 PM, wrote: On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:46:59 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote: You and FlaJim are a pair of Turd Blossoms for sure. Turd blossom? I haven't heard that since the 5th grade. Is that how far you've regressed? That is a Psilocybin mushroom isn't it? It may explain a lot It was one of Dubya's nicknames for Karl Rove. You Googled yourself out of that one, eh? |
Consumer Reports on the Toyota Tacoma...
Califbill wrote:
Tim wrote: 10:21 AMCalifbill - show quoted text - The Ranger which is a Mazda, with a ladder frame was a good truck. Maybe looked better because it replaced the Courier. One of the really crap trucks. .... Wasn't the Courier a Mitsubishi? I know the original Chevy s-10 was a glorified Isuzu I think so. My old S-10 was an Isuzu. But GM owns a bunch of Isuzu. My 89 Aerostar was partly Mitsubishi. At least the crap Trany. Mitsubishi was tied in with Chrysler for quite a while. I don't remember the Ford relationship. |
Consumer Reports on the Toyota Tacoma...
On Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:16:03 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote: If I were to buy a small truck, the Tacoma, because of it's reliability, would probably be the one I'd get - if I could fit in the damn thing! === The Tundra is the Toyota truck that you really want. |
Consumer Reports on the Toyota Tacoma...
On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:31:33 -0400, Alex wrote:
Mitsubishi was tied in with Chrysler for quite a while. They made the engine in my LeBaron |
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