I will agree with you in generality, but must list the Splash 4x2 (and
other rangers with the same suspension) as the exception to the rule. I
had one for 18 months, and it was the 3rd best handling vehicle I'd ever
driven (1st was a 93 vette, 2nd a 95 Firebird Formula). I could take 90
degree corners at around 70mph with very little sliding. My dak doesn't
come close to that (yet....hehehehe). I've driven normal rangers,
explorers and F-150s, and their handling sucks compared to my splash or my
dak.
David Gloff
Computer Technician
Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
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Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
"This is a litigation-free zone. Prosecutors will be Violated."
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, GSWillhite wrote:
> Friday night a 17 yr.old lad was killed trying to take a corner
> in his Ford Ranger. Some state police estimates put his speed at
> 75-85 mph. Its a slow curve to the left just down the road from
> my house. I think an R/T or a lowered Dakota could have taken it
> at 75mph, but just barely. Frankly, I don't think the Ranger had
> a chance because of its overall suspension and height. I've also
> seen several late model Expeditions and Explorers in the wrecking
> yard that have been rolled. Needless to say, my son's first vehicle
> won't be a Ford Ranger or any Ford!! Unfortunately I knew the lad,
> he was a good kid and to inexperienced for that curve at that speed.
>
> GS -
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd
>
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