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Used 2008 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Downsizing worked out!

Norton, 07/17/2009
2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I sold my 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4 X 4 with Hemi & ordered my Ranger XLT 4 Banger with auto & all options. In short, I love this truck. Average 24 MPG, fun to drive and think Ford should put time & effort into the Ranger's future! I am a happy Ford Customer!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great American Value!

Gary, 05/28/2009
2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased this truck almost a month ago for an excellent low price! The 4 cyl exceeded my expectations! The truck has plenty of power, handles great, road noise is lower than I expected and interior and exterior is sharp looking. Gas mileage is great! I wish the speakers sounder better, but hey, it's a truck! It also feels great to buy American!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ford Ranger 2008 Reg Cab 2W 6cyl

Houston, 07/21/2009
2008 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Style is thick, brawny, efficient and descendant of the bull dog. Basic model does the job on hauling furniture, plants, groceries. wood, sod, bricks. No space is wasted Recommend that you get the electrical windows option; I installed after market windows and remote door locks and wished I had purchased the factory options with Ford. You should also protect your investment and get bedliner with Ford logo. The white paint is beautiful- like porcelein and reflects the 100 degree southern heat. For the low price, a very reliable and satisfactory long term investment. The MPG is really comparable to other 6 cylinder trucks as well as luxury cars! So you are in the ballpark.

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4 out of 5 stars

The only compact left, and better for it

BR, 08/29/2009
2008 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was my first new vehicle, my first four cylinder, and my first stick shift. I made the right choice. I bought the truck because of what it was, basic, inexpensive, and frugal. The turn signal stalk split at the mold seam at 12,000 miles, but that's not a big deal. It's 2wd but it will make it through deep mud, just don't stop. I've got a K&N filer and a Flowmaster exhaust installed which added very usable low/mid range power. I'm not a Ford guy, I grew up in a GM household. This little truck grows on you, my dad even likes it. Not bad for an old design is it?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Value

Salem Boy, 09/29/2008
2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just bought a new 08 Ranger XLT Reg. Cab with 4cyl automatic. With the current $3000 rebate, nothing else could come close to the price. Even with GM's employee pricing, a similar equiped Colorado was $1500 more. The chome trim on the XLT and the chrome wheels that my Ranger has make it a sharp looking truck. I couldn't find a used truck that didn't have a ton of miles for much less than I paid for this truck new. With the great gas milage 19 / 24 this truck should do everything I need it to do, which is drive back and forth to work and to haul the occational home project supplies.

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