Owner Reviews
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1995 Ford Ranger - The truck is reasonably dependable.
This truck was responsive and had a solid feel to it when I first bought it - which was when it was at about 80000 miles. With decent tires, you can actually "off-road" in it. It seems to have the Ford reliability. The sliding rear window is nice - although this feature makes it easier to break into.
Story
This is not a "fun" story, but it's certainly memorable - I was traveling on a freeway and lost all power and it turned out to be a broken timing belt. Called a tow, got to the nearest town that I've never been to before, ended up spending the night there in this strange little town - and that's it! I have nothing more interesting to say about that little excursion!
Pros
It has reasonably good gas mileage, the extended cab feature is certainly nice. You can actually seat 3 adults including the driver in the cab - (2 in front and one person in the extended cab area). Other positives are that it sits high so that your visibility is improved. It has the feel and payload capacity of a bigger truck, while having the footprint of a passenger car.
Cons
The lack of horsepower is probably the primary issue that I have with this vehicle. Also, I have had to replace the timing belt, radiator, water pump, and now I feel that the manual transmission is ready to go. I have also had to replace the fuel tank in order for it to pass smog inspection. Although the odometer is now at 210000 miles+, I think, with age, the truck has loosened up and feels like it could expire at any moment.
2011 Ford Ranger - Reliable and utilitarian.
I like that it is simple and basic. No electric locks or windows, etc. No frills. It is white, so it is inconspicuous. It looks like a work truck, so I can usually park anywhere without getting hassled by security. I can load up the back of the truck with a lot of items. I help people move with the truck a lot, which is nice, because they usually buy me beer in return. I have had no major problems and have driven the truck for almost 100K miles.
Story
Went to Death Valley to star watch. Slept in the bed of the truck. At that particular time, the air conditioner was not working, and it was really hot. But getting the AC fixed was easy because it was under warranty.
Pros
It is reliable. It is small enough that I don't have to maneuver it all crazy when I park.
Cons
Could use a back seat. There is no window between the cab and the bed, so it is slightly inconvenient.
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0 Ford Mustang - American Classic Cars Pomona
I have little interest in most new cars. There are very few dealerships that keep classic cars in stock; if you're lucky, you will find one in a 'previously owned' lot. This place has a wide and varied inventory.
2005 Ford E-150 - Drew Ford La Mesa
Great customer service. Our Dealer was very polite and thoughtful.
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