Escapee.. Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Hot stuff ! We have a couple of these at our office .... Another member here, who works with me, owns a Ranger. Another gent has had a number of Rangers. Three Ecosports, and an EcoBoost something or other .... Ecosports seems to have an issue with the rear windows sagging, and needing frequent winding up ... Some strange electrical issues ..... frankly a bit dissapointed that two new cars (bought a year apart) have such similar issues. I was looking at an Ecosport, but lost my appetite after hearing about the issues my collegues have. Ranger - LOVE IT !! (and owned a Hilux, and still have two Toyotas in my garage...) When we go up to the Northern Cape we can choose between a range of vehicles on the farm .... the Ranger's keys are most popular !!! Even the Hilux owners goes for the Ranger keys first ! All New Ecosport arriving in May. Looks like build quality will be 100% better
Duane_Bosch Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 All New Ecosport arriving in May. Looks like build quality will be 100% betterMy ex has the Ecosport. She got it coz she had one of the autocombusting Kuga's. I haven't seen hers but they look really nice to me. Escapee.. 1
V12man Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 "the top" for you JHB riders = 150m elevation?300 odd... and we have a cableway for shuttles.... ALLMTB, Escapee.., Pieter1 and 1 other 4
Escapee.. Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 My ex has the Ecosport. She got it coz she had one of the autocombusting Kuga's. I haven't seen hers but they look really nice to me. Very nice indeed, new one will just be even better IMHO Duane_Bosch 1
Meezo Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 ok lets get this thread back on track mon-goose, Hairy, IH8MUD and 6 others 9
splat Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 ok lets get this thread back on track Very niceAre you opening a shop ? Hairy and DJR 2
PhilipV Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Very brave man, what with Ford's fire issues and now their security problems too.Stealing Ford's like crazy after the thugs have figured out how to gain access and bypass the security systems. Google a bit.......Im curious, what do you drive?If you're scared of your bakkie being stolen then your best choice is fiat or triton. But even my dad's Mazda was stolen (thief obviously had no self respect.) My previous Ranger didn't even catch fire when I wrote it off, so I'll take my chances with the new one.
Meezo Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Very niceAre you opening a shop ? Sort of! Hairy, Mopkop and DJR 3
Escapee.. Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 ok lets get this thread back on track WTF is that? I thought you said you are getting the thread back on track?
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Ha! I knew there was a reason they were offering me 190k as a trade and 50k off retail on the new one. Ah well. That is a killer deal yes. Im curious, what do you drive?If you're scared of your bakkie being stolen then your best choice is fiat or triton. But even my dad's Mazda was stolen (thief obviously had no self respect.) My previous Ranger didn't even catch fire when I wrote it off, so I'll take my chances with the new one. I drive a 2017 VW Caddy, awesome for carting bikes, garden crap, kids, pretty much anything and its locked up and secure inside.Drove a 3.0 D4D Hilux double cab before. Miss the power but thats about it.
BSG Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Im curious, what do you drive?If you're scared of your bakkie being stolen then your best choice is fiat or triton. But even my dad's Mazda was stolen (thief obviously had no self respect.) My previous Ranger didn't even catch fire when I wrote it off, so I'll take my chances with the new one.Ok you guys might have a laugh now, my father in law bought a single cab Mahindra and a double cab both 4x2. I must say that for what one pays you get a good deal. Loadbin on sc is so big I loaded 2 mtb's lying down flat without them touching each other. The engines are strong, 2.2 diesel turbo with intercooler, 6 speed manual gearbox, loads of extras in comparison price wise with other bakkies and I'm almost [emoji817]% sure that they will be at the bottom of the "desired" vehicle list. Factory guarantee 5 years 150000km. I just love my sc Gupta cruiser. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Edited March 27, 2018 by BSG Pieter1, Wannabe and PhilipV 3
Grey Hubs Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 WTF is that? I thought you said you are getting the thread back on track?Park Tools rock!!! Even if you don't know what it is used for Eldron, Escapee.., DJR and 2 others 5
Grey Hubs Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Park Tools rock!!! Even if you don't know what it is used for BTW, that CRC Citric Cleaner that comes with that cyclone chain bath is AMAZING! Never had anything clean my chain that well. Need to find another CRC bottle replacement now! DJR 1
Duane_Bosch Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Ok you guys might have a laugh now, my father in law bought a single cab Mahindra and a double cab both 4x2. I must say that for what one pays you get a good deal. Loadbin on sc is so big I loaded 2 mtb's lying down flat without them touching each other. The engines are strong, 2.2 diesel turbo with intercooler, 6 speed manual gearbox, loads of extras in comparison price wise with other bakkies and I'm almost [emoji817]% sure that they will be at the bottom of the "desired" vehicle list. Factory guarantee 5 years 150000km. I just love my sc Gupta cruiser.Sent from my VTR-L09 using TapatalkNo laughing from me. I had a Tata Xenon and it was the best value for money car I've ever had. BSG 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Ok you guys might have a laugh now, my father in law bought a single cab Mahindra and a double cab both 4x2. I must say that for what one pays you get a good deal. Loadbin on sc is so big I loaded 2 mtb's lying down flat without them touching each other. The engines are strong, 2.2 diesel turbo with intercooler, 6 speed manual gearbox, loads of extras in comparison price wise with other bakkies and I'm almost [emoji817]% sure that they will be at the bottom of the "desired" vehicle list. Factory guarantee 5 years 150000km. I just love my sc Gupta cruiser. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Still doesn't beat Hyundai's 200,000km warranty. Best value for money, BUT they don't do a bakkie............Saw a new Mahindra, nice looking car but would damage too many people's self perceived status's unfortunately. Edited March 27, 2018 by Steven Knoetze (sk27) BSG 1
PhilipV Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Ok you guys might have a laugh now, my father in law bought a single cab Mahindra and a double cab both 4x2. I must say that for what one pays you get a good deal. Loadbin on sc is so big I loaded 2 mtb's lying down flat without them touching each other. The engines are strong, 2.2 diesel turbo with intercooler, 6 speed manual gearbox, loads of extras in comparison price wise with other bakkies and I'm almost [emoji817]% sure that they will be at the bottom of the "desired" vehicle list. Factory guarantee 5 years 150000km. I just love my sc Gupta cruiser. Sent from my VTR-L09 using TapatalkI wont scoff at that. Solid Bakkie that. You loading two hikes in the back reminds me of the Kia k2700 I had, my only regret was not getting it with aircon. I once put a double bed in the back and used it as a camper. Still had space for our bikes after I removed the front wheels. BSG 1
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