I don't know how to post links but Motortrend.com has a thread about a new 2012 Ranger being tested in Europe. Just wanted to let everyone know it was there. If they actually do bring it I might hold off on getting a new Mahindra this fall.

 

Just noticed this info is only two posts down. That's what I get for rushing.

 

Euro Spied! More Photos Of The 2012 Ford Ranger - Auto News - Truck Trend

 

the doors remind me of nissan

 

That thing is just ugly to these old iron lovin' eyeballs.

 

someones tryin to get some fuel economy with that windshield...

 

whats up guys, today i am a delivey driver for a local auto parts company in detroit, i was driving down the I-75 freeway at 9mile road when i spotted a prototype pickup wearing a mazda grille.. here are some pics..
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<a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/vauris20/?action=view&current=newranger3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/vauris20/newranger3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/vauris20/?action=view&current=newranger.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/vauris20/newranger.jpg" border="0" alt="mazda prototype in detroit"></a>
dont know if this proves anything or if anyone stateside has seen one on the roads.. but there they are...

 

The article proves they are UGLY!

 

Friggin ugly, ugly, ugly. I'll take a tacoma please.

Ford would have to up the standard features and power to be on par with the Tacoma to even make me look at it.(If it looks the the pics above I won't be looking long) I have been pricing new 2wd I4 stripped down rangers and tacomas and as of now the tacoma spanks the ranger in every way. Fords upcoming turbo engines turn me off too I'm not interested in having the future cost liability of a turbo. This is coming from a diehard Ford guy who as only ever had Fords.

 

I love my F250, having said that if i could get by with driving a small truck all the time, It would be a Tacoma i have owned 4 and ironically i have kicked my self repeatedlly after selling all 4. Had a Ranger once for 3 weeks until i got tired of not being able to use my signal light without the truck backfiring and dieing!!!
Sorry for the Hi-Jack

 

I love my SD, its not going anywhere. Only reason I'm even considering a smaller truck is to keep the miles down on the SD.

 

I am considering buying another Taco for the exact same reason. I turned over 244,000 yesterday. Andi i would like it to take awhile to reach 300,000

 

That is one ugly truck.

 

I'll only take the pictures seriously when it's officially released.
Anyway, it's the 4 cyl turbo diesel that I'm interested in. That's why I signed up to be one of the first test drivees of the new Mahindra in Boise when they get here this fall.

 

You have some great places out there to try it out. Boise is a very nice town. I was there 10 years ago when I worked for Morrison Knudsen.