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4.88 out of 5 stars

Rangers lead the way

easyv, 07/20/2008
2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside LB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My third Ford Ranger, a 2008 XLT, upholds the proud tradition of its ancestors. Great mileage 28 MPG. Unbelievably affordable. Unmatched reliability single key turn start in sub zero weather, and I don't have the engine block warmer. Safe in a collision. Low maintenance. Great resale value-try to buy a used Ranger, you might as well just spend the extra $1000-2000 and get a new one. If you need an affordable, low-maintenance, reliable commuter vehicle, the Ranger is it

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3.88 out of 5 stars

good truck

Pat Bernier, 12/19/2009
2008 Ford Ranger SPORT 4dr SuperCab Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

MY Ranger is by far the most reliable new vehicle I have ever owned. Yes its dated and yes its much smaller than all other makes but lets face it most people under utilize their big trucks. I can pull over 6000lbs or throw a 4 wheeler in the back with no issues and my truck payment is only 460$ per month and cheep insurance to boot. I love my Ranger and would recommend one to anyone looking for a good truck that is inexpensive to own

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Second one in four years

Dave, 01/20/2008
2008 Ford Ranger SPORT 4dr SuperCab Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 2004 Tremor 2 door Supercab for this 2008 Sport 4 door Supercab because getting to the storage behind the seats was such a pain. The 4 door is the way to go! I also wanted the 4.0 V6 engine this time. The 3.0 in the older truck just didn't have any guts for passing on the highway. The reliability is great, not one trip to the dealer in 60,000 miles w/the first one.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Fine little truck

Aaron, 06/15/2009
2008 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck as a second vehicle primarily for haulings stuff w/o ruining my other car. I bought a really stripped down version of it (air and auto only) about 3 mos. ago, and have been really happy with it. The ride is stiff and the transmission is somewhat unrefined, but still this truck was a very economical solution to my needs. While the 4-cyl engine won't win any races, the low end torque enables the engine to come through when I'm really loaded up. The 4-cyl. is noisy, the truck is loose in the rear on wet pavement :), the air conditioning works well, but I have inadvertanly knocked the truck into neutral when reaching for the radio controls (bad layout). I would recommend it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Probably the best I have ever owned!!!!!

RogerFarmer, 05/20/2009
2008 Ford Ranger SPORT 2dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased the truck with 3,000 miles on it. I have put 1,000 miles on it. It has the 4.0. That is the fastest 207 horsepower that I have seen! I own 2 other Fords that are still going strong. The gas mileage could be better, but that is nothing. It is probably the best truck that I have owned. I love it, and would highly recomend it. The price was a songcompared to the other truck on the market!!!

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