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Old 10-07-2008, 06:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hypermiling in an I4 Ranger?

Hey all,

I've been in the market for a hypermile-mobile for a couple months and still haven't bought anything. I can't seem to find a Metro, Sentra, Escort, Saturn SL, or Protege in my area for under $2.5k that doesn't need serious work. However, my market (central IL) is littered with Ford Rangers, many of which have I4 engines and manual transmissions.

Not many ecomodder garage members have Rangers, but the guys over at cleanmpg.com are routinely getting 40 or more mpg in highway driving with their gutless I4 manual rangers. Rangers seem to be overlooked amid inflated used compact car prices, though they seem to have nearly as good fuel economy numbers.

Does anyone have any experience or opinions about the Ranger? I'm going across town to look at a '98 Ranger 2.5L manual tomorrow.

-1337

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