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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789   
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Why wouldn't you buy the new Ford Ranger DCPU
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19th May 2012 5:26pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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What's the punch line then Willy? Looks alone kill it for me, it's a bit eighties and boring  Prefer eighties and interesting 
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19th May 2012 5:53pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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Because I don't want one and it wouldn't do what I need. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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19th May 2012 5:59pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Because they're as dull as dishwater. Do I win a prize Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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19th May 2012 6:07pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789
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No punchline, but as far as pickups go it shows you the comparative choices available after Land Rover i.e. none. I suppose the New Ranger is about the best of a bad bunch and falls (for me) well short of what I need. Surely Land Rover must see this soon and bring out a world class DCPU. Basically if you want a pick up that actually can tow something, works offroad and has plenty of after market gear then it's a Land Rover or nothing. (Unless Ford decide to make the Raptor SVT in right hand drive
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19th May 2012 6:21pm |
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| Surrey Rover Member Since: 20 Dec 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 360 |
Or a Hilux, does everything my Landy can do (for me) better apart from tow 3.5T Nick
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19th May 2012 7:05pm |
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| MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682  
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I could be tempted by one - the thing that annoys me about it though, is like the HiLux you can't specify the three litre engine in base spec! I don't want nasty side steps!
 (Don't get me wrong, I'm sticking with the Defender). Peter
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19th May 2012 11:36pm |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 897  
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I drive an 08 Ranger at work sometimes, its .......... alright. Better on road than a Defender I guess
 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
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20th May 2012 5:50am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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and another thing:
At the moment I have a 110SW. I believe I can turn it into a DCPU and back again if I want (see other thread). Try can-opening a Ford Ranger and see where it gets you... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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20th May 2012 6:10am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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My mate has one and whenever we go green laning he automatically puts a strap on the front recovery eye then into the cab via the passenger window. Click image to enlarge As does the guy in the L200 Click image to enlarge And the Duck Shed Click image to enlarge However the Landrovers inc a D3 don't require these measures. Says it all really Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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20th May 2012 8:09am |
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| Surrey Rover Member Since: 20 Dec 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 360 |
Realistically how many people actually do that with theirs though .1%? I think people buy DCPU for specific reasons, and that is to carry goods and passengers. Very few people would buy a Hilux, Ranger etc and then want the rear integrated with the front cab. Owning both pickups currently, a TD5 90 and a Hilux invincible, I am saddened to report that the Hilux is worlds and I mean worlds apart. As a life long Land Rover fan my 90 is really quite crap when you actually compare it to the Hilux. I will always keep the 90 and plan on doing loads of engine upgrades to it, but it's relegated to a play thing and is left in France. I would never buy another Defender now that I have experienced a Hilux, but equally I would never like to be without my 90. I guess its a vehicle that gets under your skin, but is probably seen like that by life long LR fans so is not much of a business case for LR to take forward. Fair play to them for wanting to change things. Nick 2.2 110 Tipper |
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20th May 2012 8:17am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789
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AndrewS has proof of why you'd need a big winch or a land rover along with you
 The new 2012 Ranger has a locking rear diff but when it engages it switches off the traction control Why. Still nothing to compare with the Land Rover for all round capability. As for the Hilux struggles to get up some of our hills in the wet without either loading the rear or switching to alledged four wheel drive. Definitely a big market opening for Land Rover. Really looking fwd to seeing if the DC100 will have a pickup version. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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20th May 2012 8:27am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 712 
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My boss was looking at the pictures of the new Ranger friday, he has a Hilux invicable they look very simular. Are they the same body just with diferent grills etc. I haven't driven it but have been a passenger in it, i don't think it rides on the road as well as my 90.
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20th May 2012 9:24am |
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| xatzhs Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Northumberland & Down South Posts: 258 
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I have no first hand experience... but aren't these supposed to be pretty good at what they do?
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20th May 2012 10:46am |
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