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05-02-2016, 11:50 AM | #1 | ||
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I am looking for a new car but can not decide which way to go . I am looking at a fgx xr8 or a xlt ranger. Has anyone had the same choice to make if so which way did you go ? and are you happy with your decision ?
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Geez besides the badge nothing in common
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05-02-2016, 12:41 PM | #5 | ||
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The car will be my daily drive and as long as I can put 4 people in it im happy . The ranger has no fbt and can take it off road but the fgx xr8 has fbt but has the awesome engine .
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05-02-2016, 12:44 PM | #6 | ||
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Does it have to be a ford?
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sorry you're not giving us much to work with. id say you need to drive the ranger
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Why. your ability to buy a new XR8 is going to be limited in the future (Production stops) Ranger will be around for many years to come. Plus do you really want to change your username?
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After a while driving around in what is a comfied up commercial vehicle , you might get tired of it.
only way to decide, take them all for a spin and see which one suits you better as your daily. |
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05-02-2016, 01:11 PM | #10 | ||
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I would like to start doing some 4wding but I have mates who I can jump in worse case . My father use to have a px1 wildtrak and it was a nice all round car you can take any where and in comfort and looked good .
The thing that is drawing me to the xr8 is its the last new one I can buy and the boss335 . I would rather stick with a ford josh1983 but I am open
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05-02-2016, 01:50 PM | #11 | ||
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Ranger if you want economy and able to carry more but the ride will be a bit harsher, XR8 if you want fun and more comfort
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05-02-2016, 04:04 PM | #12 | ||
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They are both crap. Get a nice Subaru or something with power and class
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05-02-2016, 04:08 PM | #13 | ||
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Perhaps an Aurion???
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05-02-2016, 04:10 PM | #15 | ||
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05-02-2016, 06:10 PM | #16 | ||
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I don't think either make a sensible daily driver.
But being sensible all the time is no fun. .
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05-02-2016, 07:27 PM | #17 | ||
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I'd buy neither.
Sounds like you need to go back to the drawing board to see what kind of vehicle your really looking for & why. |
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This is what I did.
1. Bought a new XR8 Manual in December 2015. 2. Sold my pristine one owner 2010 Nissan Navara with 47000km 3. Bought a very well maintained 2001 AU2 XR6 ute for $3500.00. Best of both worlds. Regards Greg |
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05-02-2016, 07:55 PM | #19 | ||
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agreed. both vehicles are good, but at either end of the spectrum.
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05-02-2016, 07:57 PM | #20 | ||
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Do you have any other cars?
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05-02-2016, 09:58 PM | #21 | ||
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XR8! As someone said, you'll have plenty of time in the future to buy a Ranger.
Get a cheap, reliable second hand 4wd, something you're not gonna be annoyed about scratching as much as a new Ranger. If you REALLY get into off roading then maybe think about getting something fancier. |
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