September 2017 Sales - Ford Ranger Number 1

[DFB FGXR6]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/589132/f...-in-september/

Whilst some may not like these type of vehicles, you have to respect how Ford have gone from being a bit player in the dual cab pickup market to being a regular top seller, overtaking many longer established players.

Couple of interesting items -

Ranger "with 4318 monthly sales — 87 per cent of which were more expensive 4x4s versions."

"A significant proportion — often above 50 per cent — of Rangers sold are the higher-end XLT and Wildtrak models that retail from about $60k upwards."

[boss351290]

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by boss351290

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

I owned an FG XR ute and also a XLT Ranger, cannot understand your statement of knocking the ranger unless you never owned or driven an FG. Believe me the Ranger is just good as the FG in quality build.

Do not underestimate these vehicles as the sales figures are proof of their success story.

[boss351290]

Originally Posted by Officemanager

I owned an FG XR ute and also a XLT Ranger, cannot understand your statement of knocking the ranger unless you never owned or driven an FG. Believe me the Ranger is just good as the FG in quality build.

Do not underestimate these vehicles as the sales figures are proof of their success story.

The sales figures are proof of their success??? Well in 1998 the Hyundai excel was the best selling privately registered motor vehicle in Australia. Does that make them top quality and a success story!!

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by boss351290

The sales figures are proof of their success??? Well in 1998 the Hyundai excel was the best selling privately registered motor vehicle in Australia. Does that make them top quality and a success story!!

Go Figure, no wonder I still see a lot of 98 era Excels on the road.

So in 20 years time Id expect to still see a lot of Rangers

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by boss351290

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

I'm sure they are upset that you, the person who doesn't own one, doesn't like it

Horse's for course's. The people have spoken, these are the type of vehicles they want. They may not buy what you would but it doesn't make them wrong. They are a jack of all trades that can be many different things to many different people. Something sedans aren't, as much as we love them they are useless for moving things, going camping in, going off road in, towing a big caravan in etc.

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I'm sure they are upset that you, the person who doesn't own one, doesn't like it

Horse's for course's. The people have spoken, these are the type of vehicles they want. They may not buy what you would but it doesn't make them wrong. They are a jack of all trades that can be many different things to many different people. Something sedans aren't, as much as we love them they are useless for moving things, going camping in, going off road in, towing a big caravan in etc.

My company had 3 Rangers. The XLT auto had a driveline vibration that couldn’t be fixed, the XL 3.2 A6 blew up an inter cooler, inter cooler hose and the transmission was replaced 14k out of warranty (although Ford covered it under warranty), and the XL 3.2 M6 had a driveline vibration that couldn’t be repaired either. 2 of the three Rangers have been replaced with VO Transit Vans, the third was replaced with my 2012 LC 200 GX.

I wouldn’t buy a Ranger again.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Romulus

My company had 3 Rangers. The XLT auto had a driveline vibration that couldn’t be fixed, the XL 3.2 A6 blew up an inter cooler, inter cooler hose and the transmission was replaced 14k out of warranty (although Ford covered it under warranty), and the XL 3.2 M6 had a driveline vibration that couldn’t be repaired either. 2 of the three Rangers have been replaced with VO Transit Vans, the third was replaced with my 2012 LC 200 GX.

I wouldn’t buy a Ranger again.

Quality has improved immensely over the last few years. My PX1 2013 XLT had a vibration too when it was new (which they fixed when I told them they could have it back). Even compared to our 2014 Wildtrak at work my 2017 Wildtrak is chalk and cheese.

[dunga]

Originally Posted by boss351290

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

What other junk vehicle do you suggest that will tow my 3.1 ton caravan .

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by dunga

What other junk vehicle do you suggest that will tow my 3.1 ton caravan .

Can you show me a picture of your 3.1 T caravan please so I can pass it on to the authorities or is it a 5th wheel.

[dunga]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Can you show me a picture of your 3.1 T caravan please so I can pass it on to the authorities or is it a 5th wheel.

There is nothing illegal about towing 3.1 tons unless you know somthing nobody else does

[Adamz Ghia]

Originally Posted by boss351290

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

What do they do that’s mediocre? They can tow quite well, they can handle a load, they can seat 5 in reseonable comfort, and they get you from A to B with decent fuel economy for a Ute. What’s the problem?

[Brazen]

Ranger is doing spectacularly well, and it probably has not even reached its full potential. Raptor will do well and a Titanium with LED headlights, sunroof, remote tailgate etc would be great.

I think the XLS could really take off if they adjusted it a bit. It's a bit base model looking at the moment. Keep the same interior but make it more sporty outside. Sell em for 45k all day to loads of young blokes

[superyob]

Originally Posted by boss351290

Massive profit margins for ford for crap box seperate chassis vehicles built in Asian country's.. several friends have them and the more I drive them the more I think they are crazy spending there money on cars that do nothing good but everything mediocre. Absurdly junk motor vehicles.

Ford Ranger? Fx4? Black? Flares?

Shut up and take my money!!!

[Brazen]

Where these cars really come into their own is on the open road, or offroading, or touring with a lot of gear and towing. Sure they are not the best in traffic, but honestly its all low speed stuff anyway so does it really matter it doesnt handly like a Porsche when doing 50kmh.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Brazen

Where these cars really come into their own is on the open road, or offroading, or touring with a lot of gear and towing. Sure they are not the best in traffic, but honestly its all low speed stuff anyway so does it really matter it doesnt handly like a Porsche when doing 50kmh.

Today a lot of drivers are more interested in texting while driving than going fast,
I think performance optioned vehicles areoff most people's radars, they just expect
good basic performance as part of the deal, (not unlike we used to get in older HP models)

[boss351290]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Today a lot of drivers are more interested in texting while driving than going fast,
I think performance optioned vehicles areoff most people's radars, they just expect
good basic performance as part of the deal, (not unlike we used to get in older HP models)

Good decent performance. Your kidding me. 0-100 in 12 seconds. That's what a base falcon could do 40 years ago with 3 speed manual not 6. And then you start hauling 3.5 tonne. That sounds exciting!! Decent is the last word to describe it.

[boss351290]

Must cost ford no more than $10000 to produce one of these tractors.

[Rob 351]

Every one has their own opinion I guess, but I love my Ranger! Living in rural nsw I can’t think of a better vechicle to suit my needs.
Well done Ford!!

[Wretched]

Never happy, a Ford leading the sales chart and still people bag Ford.

Anyway, back on topic, good work Ford, hopefully these sales will get a few more into the showroom to see the other cars in the range. Just now concentrate on keeping the customers, get the after sales customer service up to standard.

[Windsor220]

While the Ranger is going gangbusters they need to sort their small cars out. The range is a bit out of whack.

Holden have dropped like a stone. Only 40 sales off 6th place. Who would have thought that a couple of years ago.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Lol my Ranger is awesome...

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Lol my Ranger is awesome...

It is.

New ones Drive as well as many SUV's - I was surprised how good the ride was on a new Rap Cab XLT that I drove earlier this year, not really that much different to a coil rear end sprung Everest.

Awesome Vehicle is the Ranger.

[csv8]

Great too see. .VW Amarok V6 2018 models have been upgraded to tow 3.5tonne. More competition in the market....

[Vesper Martini]

I still think they should be making a Ranger Titanium. a Ranger with Plush interior and adjustable suspension.


Proofs in the Pudding. people are Buying Top end models. Amarok is selling well. and there's a Merc coming.

Something else that supports their sales is resale value, though I cant see this lasting forever, the 2nd hand market will soon fill up

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

I still think they should be making a Ranger Titanium. a Ranger with Plush interior and adjustable suspension.


Proofs in the Pudding. people are Buying Top end models. Amarok is selling well. and there's a Merc coming.

Something else that supports their sales is resale value, though I cant see this lasting forever, the 2nd hand market will soon fill up

They do, it's called Everest.

[Elks]

Originally Posted by Romulus

They do, it's called Everest.

Last time I looked Everest was a wagon, not a ute.

To make a "Titanium" Ranger would be a parts bin job using a lot of Everest parts. I'd be keen on a unit like that. I'm not into the blacked out stuff that is Wildtrack, I like the look of the XLT more.

If they put a 5.0 in it i'd pay my deposit now. Put the 3.2 in a tractor.

[csv8]

What is the Everest sales ?

[Rob 351]

When would the last time Ford topped the sales charts in OZ? I’ll have a stab and say around 2002 with the BA Falcon.
I see Mustang sales are still strong also still up over 600 for the month. Now if Ford could sell the bread and butter cars like Focus and Mondeo they would be getting somewhere.

[Syndrome]

The Falcon car company is now the Ranger truck company.