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[Marks DTM Calib]

The issue with the Transit is they are a woefully screwed together and noisy ride, not great for leisurely trips, the Ranger is just a horrible handling pickup, not for anybody who actually likes to push on and enjoy the drive. But both are cart spring setups and designed for lugging loads and not general use.

[aaronjb]

Interesting, because I found the Ranger a fantastic drive for all of it's ~35k miles; yes, cart springs on the rear, but you can drive it like a hooligan and it's very rewarding to do so..

[Viral_Jim]

Love the newer shape ones, but the SRT isn't type approved to tow AFAIK. Not sure about the 5.7 Limited .. I'd have to check on that one. Would sound lovely with a nice exhau.. damn, slippery slope

Right on both counts. Although I do know of people who imported US spec SRT towbars and used them here. However to my mind if you're going to do that you may as well not bother paying for insurance, seeing as they wouldn't cover you anyway.

The limited OTOH is a fairly common tow vehicle and the likes of PF Jones will sell you a type approved kit.

[Andy B]

Jeep Cherokee SRT maybe?

Even the 5.7 Limited isn't slow off the mark.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902124872513?atmobcid=soc3

Latest one is a snip at £89995

Somewhat cheaper than a bi-turbo G wagon then  ..... they start at £140k .... 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Interesting, because I found the Ranger a fantastic drive for all of it's ~35k miles; yes, cart springs on the rear, but you can drive it like a hooligan and it's very rewarding to do so..

They reminded me of an old Mk2 Escort (light bottom and boat like), far from suitable for the modern world (maybe I am spoiled now!), probably ideal for a hairy ass builder with a load of tat thrown on the back.

It drank well to 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Interesting, because I found the Ranger a fantastic drive for all of it's ~35k miles; yes, cart springs on the rear, but you can drive it like a hooligan and it's very rewarding to do so..

Surely the primary purpose of the Ranger is to move builder's rubble.

[Gaffers]

Interesting, because I found the Ranger a fantastic drive for all of it's ~35k miles; yes, cart springs on the rear, but you can drive it like a hooligan and it's very rewarding to do so..

Surely the primary purpose of the Ranger is to move builder's rubble intimidate smaller cars in to practising correct lane discipline.

FTFY 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Interesting, because I found the Ranger a fantastic drive for all of it's ~35k miles; yes, cart springs on the rear, but you can drive it like a hooligan and it's very rewarding to do so..

Surely the primary purpose of the Ranger is to move builder's rubble intimidate smaller cars in to practising correct lane discipline.

FTFY 

I naturally assumed that Aaron was a 'hairy arsed builder' when he bought his Ranger.

[aaronjb]

I naturally assumed that Aaron was a 'hairy arsed builder' when he bought his Ranger.

God no.


I finished school.

* aaronjb hides from Dave the Builder

[Doctor Gollum]

Perhaps if Dave owned a pickup rather than a fleet of Astras he would actually have time to be a builder

Thinking that through, perhaps Terry should get one as well... 

[dave the builder]

I'm going out now to point a roof verge
now it's stopped p155ing it down

God no.

I finished school.

* aaronjb hides from Dave the Builder

so did I , when i was 15 , went back n did the exams mind , and passed em
(apart from English obviously ) 

Perhaps if Dave owned a pickup rather than a fleet of Astras he would actually have time to be a builder

I had my fill of shitty rattly vans and pick ups back in the day
materials get delivered to job, builder drives to job in comfort 
builder then leaves job to fix fleet of family astras 
"in rust we trust"

[aaronjb]

so did I , when i was 15 , went back n did the exams mind , and passed em
(apart from English obviously ) 

 

[Doctor Gollum]

If you want a Jeep AND a pick up, then get one of these...

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-la-motor-show/new-jeep-gladiator-heavy-duty-pick-launched

Only £42,000 for the Rubicon range topper

[Gaffers]

Just Enough Essential Parts making a pick-up?  What could go wrong

[Doctor Gollum]

Just Enough Essential Parts making a pick-up?  What could go wrong

You can also take the doors and roof off