Thread: New Ranger

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Luckily, it has plenty of poke, so I usually assist the turning by booting the back end round a bit. If nothing else, it wakes up a few of the locals.

I've seen a 3.2 Wildtrak prepped for a photoshoot at a bike dealership.
They were moaning about the rather large turning circle. Then one monkey suggested to give it a squirt, to whip the back end round. Sorry to say, it was very disappointing in the poke dept. Pathetic in fact, looked like it was simply too heavy to flick it round. Sort of lurched and rocked on it springs.

Originally Posted by Exige

Pathetic in fact, looked like it was simply too heavy to flick it round. Sort of lurched and rocked on it springs.

I'd have taken mine back if it wasn't tail-happy. Rather defeats the point of having rwd.

I would imagine that 347 lb/ft of torque (which is what you would find in a powerful V8) would get the back end moving pretty well if you know how to drive.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

I would imagine that 347 lb/ft of torque (which is what you would find in a powerful V8) would get the back end moving pretty well if you know how to drive.

The back end pops out easy enough with only 240 lb/ft. The new 3.2 has 347 lb/ft from a 5cyl diesel. Ford Europe has escaped from the 1970s.

^

I'm actually amazed at what's being done with smaller engines- in the past I would always go for a V8 if it was an option, but now I'm changing my mind.

Originally Posted by Exige

I've seen a 3.2 Wildtrak prepped for a photoshoot at a bike dealership.
They were moaning about the rather large turning circle. Then one monkey suggested to give it a squirt, to whip the back end round. Sorry to say, it was very disappointing in the poke dept. Pathetic in fact, looked like it was simply too heavy to flick it round. Sort of lurched and rocked on it springs.

The traction control will stop it sliding around tight corners. So unless you turn it off, the back end wont be flicking out.

Originally Posted by 9999

Originally Posted by Exige

One complaint I've heard, is these Fords have a lousy turning circle

yeah the turning circle in previous model Mazda is the worst thing about the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Spin

There was plenty of room to park in another location in the car park outside Tesco's but he stuck it next to my black one.

And you sir, suck at parking!

You so right about the parking

Originally Posted by madjbs

Originally Posted by Exige

I've seen a 3.2 Wildtrak prepped for a photoshoot at a bike dealership.
They were moaning about the rather large turning circle. Then one monkey suggested to give it a squirt, to whip the back end round. Sorry to say, it was very disappointing in the poke dept. Pathetic in fact, looked like it was simply too heavy to flick it round. Sort of lurched and rocked on it springs.

The traction control will stop it sliding around tight corners. So unless you turn it off, the back end wont be flicking out.

That could explain it. Or simply put the Thai Monkey can't drive....
I'm sure one of the prospective buyers here will tell us soon enough.

Originally Posted by Spin

Rather large compared to what? Its the same as the vigo and the dmax, not sure what there is to complain about?

relaying feedback from the Thai boys driving the 3.2. They thought the Vigo was better.
They been driving the Ranger in circles in the carpark all afternoon. Getting faster and faster, monkeys.....

Originally Posted by Exige

feedback from the Thai

Originally Posted by Exige

They thought

Unlikely.

Originally Posted by jaiyenyen

The other thing that is missing, is the grab handle on the drivers front pillar. Okay, I understand that I'm an old fart, But my Prerunner has one, and it's really useful for getting into the thing.

I find the Vigo awkward to get into compared to me older Ranger - the roofline seems lower. The handle makes it worse. I assume you're not 6'2" so it doesn't apply.

Originally Posted by Spin

For me, the greatest issue I have with this car is that there is no USB port for a thumb drive,

My new Mazda BT50 has a USB port for a thumb drive, and it's not even the top spec model.

Originally Posted by Spin

Rather large compared to what? Its the same as the vigo and the dmax, not sure what there is to complain about?

Yeah there's not much difference in the turning circle of this class, it sucks across the board, but I think the Vigo is a little tighter.

Originally Posted by palexxxx

Originally Posted by Spin

For me, the greatest issue I have with this car is that there is no USB port for a thumb drive,

My new Mazda BT50 has a USB port for a thumb drive, and it's not even the top spec model.

My 2.2AT Pro has the USB, don't know why as it has bluetooth. And they put the usb in the freakin bottom of the glovebox for some reason. A bit less than practical..

Originally Posted by Exige

Originally Posted by Spin

Rather large compared to what? Its the same as the vigo and the dmax, not sure what there is to complain about?

relaying feedback from the Thai boys driving the 3.2. They thought the Vigo was better.
They been driving the Ranger in circles in the carpark all afternoon. Getting faster and faster, monkeys.....

That sounds like fun

Originally Posted by palexxxx

My new Mazda BT50 has a USB port for a thumb drive, and it's not even the top spec model.

But it's fucking ugly.

As the saying goes, 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.
I have to say, the Mazdas look is growing on me.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by palexxxx

My new Mazda BT50 has a USB port for a thumb drive, and it's not even the top spec model.

But it's fucking ugly.

No it's not.

Originally Posted by jaiyenyen

As the saying goes, 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.
I have to say, the Mazdas look is growing on me.

It did with me too. If you look back to somewhere near the start of this thread, I made some posts saying that I would be getting a Ranger, but when I saw one in the flesh I thought it looked plain, same old same old.
Originally I thought the Mazda looked shit, but when I saw one of them in the flesh I thought that it wasn't too bad, and then it just grew on me.

Originally Posted by jaiyenyen

the Mazdas look is growing on me.

I just saw a convoy of 3, and thought the alien invasion had arrived early.

Originally Posted by palexxxx

No it's not.

Yes it is, it's ok for those who are sitting inside one but spare a thought for the rest of us.

I'm noticing a lot of orange peel effect on this Ranger I bought, it wasn't as bad as it is now when I took delivery, sigh, I swore years ago I'd never buy another Ford.........

I've just got back from a trip to the Mazda/Ford dealer at Rangsit. As you drive off the main road you have a choice of two showrooms. On the left, Mazda, on the right, Ford. I visited the Ford dealer last month. Getting extras was like getting blood out of a stone. They finally offered a bed liner window tints and underseal if I paid an additional 5000bht. Oh, and I would have to wait 4 months.
Today, I tried Mazda. Before I asked about extras, I was offered Bed liner, underseal, 3m window tints, Road tax + 1yr 1st class insurance, mats, reg no surrounds. Delivery was 2 weeks.
I think I know where I'll be spending my hard earned baht.