Ford Ranger MPG on 165 mile daily commute. 4 cylinder 5 speed manual.

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Should I upgrade my daily driver? Come along on my daily commute to work and let's talk about the 2010 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder 5 speed manual XL regular cab truck with the 2.3L. This is my daily driver. I spend 3-4 hours per work day in the vehicle during my 165 mile commute. We will test the MPG fuel economy on my daily commute, and talk about things I like and dislike about this vehicle after almost 40,000 miles of use. #fordranger #toyotavenza #rav4 #businessman #corporate
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0:00 - Filling up with gasoline at Sheetz
1:02 - Intro - driving experiment to determine MPG
1:40 - current mileage - reset trip odometer
2:20 - Purchase story
3:13 - 165 mile daily commute
3:30 - Bluetooth connection through radio
5:20 - 2.3l 4 cylinder 5 speed
6:02 - Creature comforts
6:50 - Pennsylvania terrain up and down hills
8:00 - Seats in regular cab
11:02 - No car payment (huge savings)
12:18 - What does your car say about you?
14:50 - Should I upgrade to a newer vehicle?
16:58 - 2 wheel drive pickup truck
20:20 - Limited storage space in cab
21:56 - Road construction - truck on its side
23:18 - Sit and go traffic in town
25:06 - Aluminum can recycling profit!
28:10 - Fuel use, MPG, daily commute cost

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@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Here's my MPG test video with the F350. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irOBYLR_17aop2g.html I also did a test in the F350 comparing "Normal" drive mode to "ECO" drive mode: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n716jamouqjYhac.html Here is the video I made about the Ford Ranger being the best daily driver ever: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdB4dK6StLe0Zp8.html

@benruss4130 20 күн бұрын

The IMRC in the first two years of the 2.3l Duratec (the 2.3l engine from 2001-2011) makes a HUGE difference in mileage. Its such a pain to keep working right that ford dropped it in the years 2004-2011, but my 2003 got 33 MPG on the last 300 mile drive I did. Also believe it or not the bed covers also make the gas mileage worse too.

@rickyarmstrong9267 10 ай бұрын

I would not trade it. It's a keeper

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

You're probably right. It'll be a tough decision. But I'm leaning toward keeping it.

@bradymoore4475 6 күн бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife what's that thing on top of the bed? I wanna get one for my ford ranger also.

@PurpleCollarLife 5 күн бұрын

@@bradymoore4475 that’s often called a “cap”.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

Always remember this old saying Once a Ranger Always a Ranger

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

This is my 3rd Ford Ranger - I don't know what I'd do without one. :)

@kadenlindsey358 Ай бұрын

I'm about to buy a ranger and this shows me just about everything i needed to know. Get the supercab so i can recline and throw my bags behind the seats

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

The supercab would certainly be nice! There's very little room to recline those seats or store anything.

@GMguy-wv4qc 8 сағат бұрын

Glad you left that segment in the video about perception. Young people really needed to hear that and if they’re listening, they should know it shouldn’t matter. I know very successful people who drive beat up old farm trucks or older cars because that’s what makes them comfortable. I like being at the age in life where appearances and facades no longer matter much to me. Thanks for sharing this!

@Moosecop32 9 ай бұрын

Don't sell your ranger to keep up with the Joneses. Most of those executives with their fancy cars to go with their fancy titles are actually broke. The bank owns all of it. Its all a dog and pony show. Keep your good little Ranger and if you want things like cruise, go grab the parts from ebay or a scrap yard and put it on. Its plug and play. You can add a heater seat cover if you want for winter use. Every day you keep driving that paid off Ranger is a day it is putting money in your pocket for your family. Your commute would instantaneously destroy the value of any of those cars you listed after just a year or two. Also, a Ranger makes for much better content than a Rav4. I found your channel because of that Ranger. Keep it up. Ill leave you with a quote from Dave Ramsey, "Dont buy things you cant afford with money you dont have to impress people you dont even like." If you have to take a loan on it, its definitely not worth buying.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Hopefully you have a chance to watch today's video for the Ranger situation update. :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMWoZ9uC39XLh5c.html

@dannyvernon1098 9 ай бұрын

I have a 1996 Ranger XLT Supercab, 4 cyl 5 speed manual that I bought brand new. About 250,000 miles on it. It was running a little rough so I did some work and sunk a little money in it a few months go. I've done very little to it in 27 years of ownership. I was excited to see what kind of gas mileage I was getting, so did some testing late spring. Doing about 62 mph on a 4 lane country highway I travel frequently, I got around 34 mpg. Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised. I almost got rid of it 6-7 years ago, so glad I didn't.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Great story! I hope to get to and past that 250k mile mark too! What all did you do to it recently? Plugs and wires?

@dannyvernon1098 9 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Nope, although it could probably use a new set of both. It was running/idling really rough, so I replaced the idle air control valve. That seemed to help some, but not fully. I then figured out that the coolant temp sensor was bad, the one that tells the CPU what the water temp is and adjusts the idle accordingly. It would idle 3000-3500 rpm at times, then barley idle at all, but mostly idle way high. Replaced that sensor, ran like a top. I run my tires about 5-10% above recommended pressure, and I've always been easy on the gas pedal, no matter what I drive. If I keep it between 55-62 mph or so on the highway, I seem to be able to get that kind of mileage. Once I go above that I don't know exactly the milage I get right now (haven't checked it at that speed), but I can tell it is quite a bit lower.

@ern48 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review and thoughts. I loved my 2007 Ranger SC 2.3L auto. With a cap I would always get 26.5- 29 mpg and oddly it made little difference if it was loaded or not or towing a little 4 x 8 trailer and the best milage was above 70mph, defies all logic I know. I even got 26 with 2000# a 4 wheel pop up camper, the only thing that made milage drop was a head wind and the worst I ever got was 19-20 with a head wind and the camper. Sold it after 100k miles and it still looked like new, wished I had kept it.

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with these great little trucks! I get SO many compliments in the last year - anytime I'm in a parking lot or gas station. People really wish that trucks like these were still around. The new Ranger is too big, too expensive, and too complicated.

@ern48 6 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Exactly, too big and too expensive thanks to stupid the gov regulation loop hole (ie; larger vehicles have less restrictions on mpg) and the greedy car manufacturers for making larger luxury vehicles they make more $$$ on that most people don't want and not able to afford. Enjoy your Ranger it is a good one.

@dreamcreationsadventures 9 ай бұрын

I had to look for your Ford Ranger video since Dave mentioned you had a ford Ranger I own and Drive a 2002 Ranger and Love it !!! Mine is Automatic 6 cylinder

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Here's the original Ford Ranger video I did about it being the best daily driver. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdB4dK6StLe0Zp8.html. This is my 3rd Ford Ranger. I had one in the 1980s - V6 2.9L 4x4 with a 5 speed. Then I had a 2006 4 cylinder with the 5 speed. And now this 2010 with a 4 cylinder 5 speed. They're great little trucks!

@davida.p.9911 10 ай бұрын

26 MPG is really good for a truck. A lot of vehicles tend to lose their fuel efficiency as they get older with more miles, but the Ranger has stood the test of time really well. 👍 Still a really good number! My dad just bought a 2023 Nissan Rogue with All Wheel Drive. He seems to like it, you might put it on your list of vehicles to give a "look see" 😎 Thanks for sharing, Chad! (By the way, my brother is a HUGE Steelers fan.....he waves his Terrible Towel whenever he watches) 😅

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Sometimes I enjoy the car shopping enough that I am happy just looking and test driving and never buying. :) I'm sure I frustrate the car sales people. I do NOT make fast decisions when it comes to spending money.

@316jd140 10 ай бұрын

I had a 1997 Ford Ranger with the 2.3 and 5 speed. My nephew ended up with it....by the time he got it, it had close to 300K miles on it. I got similar milage with it. I just took my 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty about 375 mile round trip yesterday picking up a 1967 Ford 2000 tractor. It has the V10 and I got around 10-11 mpg overall, pulling an empty 18 foot trailer on the way there and hauling the tractor on the trailer back home. My truck doesn't seem to care whether it's pulling an empty load or hauling something, it gets about the same mileage empty or loaded.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I can tell that my Ranger has lots of life left in it too. I wouldn't be surprised if it makes it to 300K miles or more - as long as the body and frame hold up. I have it oil undercoated each year. Congrats on the new Ford tractor! That V10 F250 is a keeper also.

@blipsmann1985 5 ай бұрын

Hey dude. I got a 2010 Ranger XLT 2.3 reg cab automatic just put some tires I got cheap that I found out the tires are made by cooper and got them at Wally for $74 each and best tires I’ve ever owned. Star fire Solaris. Really increased my MPG’s. Check them out !!! 235/75/15. Also I put some Bilstien shocks on mine and the ride is unbelievable. If you have much wind noise around your doors/ windows going down the road check out a video on adjusting your hinges in just a fuz to pull door tight against the seals for a little less wind noise. Hope it helps !!!

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I'm surprised the 235/75/15 tires increased your MPG. I run 235/75/15 tires on this Ranger in the winter - with metal studs. But they do decrease my MPG slightly compared to the stock tire size.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

Remember the Ranger is apart of you now it’s like family

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

You're not kidding! It is a part of the family.

@user-cd3hv2hz8f 5 ай бұрын

i have a 04 b2300 gets 21-24mpg cost nothing. if you unload it i'll buy it for my son he wants a daily 5 speed 2wd lol

@PurpleCollarLife 4 ай бұрын

It's a keeper. I was distracted by a shiny new toy for a while, but have come to my senses. :)

@tonywhite2567 Ай бұрын

I don't mind per se a 4-cylinder. It's the four cylinder turbos that in 10 years will probably be on the scrap heap.

@billtinnell2206 Ай бұрын

I've had 3 automatic Rangers with the 4cyl. motor. They all got 27 on the freeway and 23mpg in the city for an average of 25mpg. That's the best mpg that these little trucks ever get. I can live with the OK fuel mileage for such a great truck that costs very little to maintain. LOVE MY 2010 RANGER!

@joeshirey5448 16 күн бұрын

I got 39 mpg from Fort Worth Texas to Lorena, TX. 130 mile trip only burned 3.33 gallons of 87 regular gasoline. Tires are same size as factory height but narrower worn down close to wear bars 40 psi . 4cylinder 2.5 Liter 5 speed Manuel transmission. Now I drove between 45mph to 60 mph 95% of the trip all in 5th gear . And I was in bumper to bumper traffic for 30 minutes or so . Now Fort Worth Texas is at a higher altitude than Lorena so the 130 mile trip was mostly ever so slightly down hill most of the way . With a brand new air filter I suspect with the same careful driving I could get 24 to 35 mpg up to Fort Worth and 39 to 40 mpg back . Tire size new air filter at least 40psi can make a huge difference in mpg, and absolutely no going over 55-60 mph . At 70 mph your fighting a very high persure air buildup and your adding lots of rpm to get that speed

@j73stuart 5 ай бұрын

I had a 2005 great truck, with the 2.3 lima engine. I upgraded the head unit to with blue tooth unit cheap. Unfortunately salt did it's damage to the frame and rear shackles. Make sure your cowl drain is clear and working. There is a thread on readit.

@maxrx7 14 күн бұрын

Hey there, I bumped into your vid randomly. I like your POV and appreciate your input in all topics you mentioned. I wanted a Ranger or Tacoma as my first new car when I was a teenager but I ended up with a Nissan Maxima which was great but complete opposite of a small truck. I don't think I'll ever get one unless I buy a brand new one off a dealership since the used car market is bananas and I don't know when selling cars approaching 200k miles was a thing (those used to be in the junkyards). IMO just keep driving the Ranger until the wheels fall off and don't worry about car payments, insurance and other people's perception like in you work parking lot. Some of them are most likely struggling to keep up with the BMW, MB, Lexus name just so they can get seen getting out of the car for those 2 minutes. Why is your commute that much. I once had a job in Deerfield Beach from Miami, FL and I didn't do that for too long.

@Gene1969 5 ай бұрын

I hope you kept it. At this point it's an old friend. Besides, you really don't want to see what would happen to it when the next owner doesn't care about it as much as you.

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

I kept it - and I'm so glad!! You're right - most vehicles or pieces of equipment I've sold I'm always so frustrated with how they end up. The most recent was my 1994 Mustang GT - rebuilt as a Cobra. It was a beautiful car, with the 302 - magnaflow exhaust, and only driven on nice days. Stored in the winters. Never abused or raced. I sold it to get money for a Jeep - but then found out about a year later that the new owner had crashed all four corners, destroyed the engine, and didn't care for it at all. So sad!!

@Gene1969 5 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife I'm glad you kept the Ranger. Sorry to hear about your Mustang. That guy didn't know what he had.

@shawnlibby675 4 ай бұрын

I know all about gas mileage because I'm hard on equipment anyway but I ended up picking up a 2007 level 2 Ford Ranger with the 4.0 5-speed V6 I figured with the 40 is going to be stiff on gas that damn 4.0 is rather good on gas considering the size of the truck it's not your normal Ford Ranger it came Factory with the two-way adjustable bolstein shocks all the way around it's got a lift but I bet I get around 30 miles to the gallon

@PurpleCollarLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@dannydunnagan3267 10 ай бұрын

I like the little truck myself I don't care what other people drive it only takes one bad thing to happen you could be living on one check ben there now retired from the fire dept we have watched what we bought for years my truck is 16 years old my wife is 8 years old not planning on trading. We put our daughter through collage with no loans. It fills good to have no payments.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I agree - you never know what the future holds and it's a shame to be burdened with payments. At the same time, I work really hard and spent a lot of time in my vehicle - it might be nice to have something different to spend that time in. AND - I do continue to wonder if in corporate America - what you drive sometimes can influence how you're seen - and maybe sometimes your position and salary level.

@RCAFpolarexpress 10 ай бұрын

Good Evening Sir, I miss my Ford Ranger super cab manual transmission 80's made. It will better towing capacity from my Toyota Corrola 💪👍😇🤔Back then, the ranger had a 6 cylinders and the best speed was 56 Miles Per Hrs for best cost saving fuel speed 😇👍👌You will never goes wrong with a Toyota 👍😇Yes car payment is not great at all,,, 😇👍Sir, do not fall the OUTSIDE LOOKING ASPECT OF LIFE and a lots of these folks ( not all ) are not pretty inside 🤔I rather have my old Toyota than I can trust and Free of any debt 👍😇👌and if I have a scratch on my car, I paint it with a brush,,, try to that with a export luxury car,,, and the stress to have new car is Hell For Me 🥴🤣👍I have more trust of a man that he take care of his old car than a man that have a new car,,, 😉👌Outstanding video Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Dave! Your Toyota is a keeper. I am thinking that the way you take care of it, it can be another 1-million mile Toyota. They last forever!

@RCAFpolarexpress 10 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife THAT IS MY PLAN SIR ( 1 Million Mile Toyota Grease Oil Car ) Cheers 🤣🤣👍👍🍻🍻

@brad5316 4 ай бұрын

This truck is a well hidden secret, for a Joe average work truck or a week end warrior!! It gets the job done fine, it eats only in a little bit smaller portions!!!!!!!!!! I've had many trucks over my life, but I feel a very close attachment to my to my Ranger!

@PurpleCollarLife 4 ай бұрын

It is like the best kept secret! :)

@bryanmccallum4614 5 ай бұрын

Keep the truck or give it to me! I have 2 Ford Rangers 1993, 2 wheel drive 2.3 L engine. As my other one is my winter truck 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0L 4 wheel drive with outside locking hub's. Love both of them.

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

I kept it. I'm so glad. It is amazing. I had that itch to get something newer, but I'm glad I didn't scratch it. :)

@iMr.Jetpacks 11 күн бұрын

I really really enjoyed this video 👏🏾

@PurpleCollarLife 11 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@ageekandhistacoma 23 күн бұрын

Recently purchased a 2006 b2300 single cab base model (A/C and auto are the only two options on this truck). Had only 43k miles, and paid $3k for it. Needed new shocks, ball joints, brakes, new plugs and wires, O2 sensor, and the A/C was/is still broken (multiple leaks so far, fix one and another shows up). Once the A/C is fixed, it will basically be a new truck. The interior is in perfect condition, and the exterior has normal scratches. The engine is in great condition. I bought it to drive while my modified first-generation Tacoma gets rebuilt after a drunk driver totaled it last year. I have not decided on if I want to keep this b2300 after I finish the Tacoma rebuild or not. I've put so much money into it, I dont think I could recover that money from selling it so soon. However, I am also planning on buying a 2025 Mustang GT Convertible once the 2025 order forms open up later this year, and I don't need 3 vehicles😂 Edit: BTW, my best highway only mpg with the b2300 is 26.9 mpg after a 170 mile trip. This was sticking to speeds of 60-65mph.

@mileshiles1287 10 ай бұрын

Just because of the length of your commute I would drive that vehicle until it is problemed. Then it would make sense to trade up. We used rangers at work you can go over 200k with out many problems. If I was your employer I would think you were smart for using that for that commute.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for weighing in. You make a great point. My employer trusts me to negotiate and maintain some pretty big budgets - perhaps it is because they know I'm frugal. :)

@MaverickGamingVideos 5 ай бұрын

Truck 100% I mean even if you buy a new car keep the truck

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

You're right - it's a keeper!

@bradleyhorry2318 8 ай бұрын

You can add cruise control. It’s about a $300 kit, but uses the existing hole in the steering column

@PurpleCollarLife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Are you saying it uses the existing hole where the turn signal lever currently is? Does it replace that entire lever?

@bradleyhorry2318 8 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife I misspoke and I can’t upload a pic of what I’m talking about. The kit uses the paddles on either side of the airbag like how they are OEM. Google “ford ranger cruise control kit”

@justincase9638 3 ай бұрын

One thing to consider... purchase a 2-year-old car in your 30's then trade it every 3 years - take the residual and roll into a new 2 year old. You will not pay too much more - and you can drive a mostly new car all the time. And yes, I agree the vehicle you drive places an image in some other's minds. Depends on the group but - the "In crowd " is a thing. So, it is something to take notice of - whether it means anything to you - or not is another story. It may be of importance in some jobs..

@Joshoptimus 10 ай бұрын

I don't know these 2.3s do have a good reputation for reliability and long life.....stay in it for as long as possible and keep saving your $

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I had a previous Ford Ranger (2006 year) that I was still driving at around 150,000 miles. Unfortunately, I traded it in at the time. You're right that every month I'm not making a car payment is another month I'm saving money.

@barelystablefarm7151 10 ай бұрын

To me image doesn't matter. If you're "one of those people" then I don't want to associate anyways, not thanks. I daily a 1989 C2500 Chevy p/u in the non salt months and a 2005 GMC 2500HD during salt months. I don't really care what people think of me because I'm laughing all the way to the bank, plus, a vehicle is one of the worst investments one can make. So I choose to spend my money on other things. Also, not gonna lie, I enjoy performing my own maintenance and the 89' has been in the family since I was a kid, so sentimental value for sure. You can actually somewhat work on these old things too without obsurd dealer prices. If you end up trading the danger ranger hit me up, I'll give you 500 over whatever the dealer offers, as long as you'll pick me up at the airport.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts! I do like that the Ranger is fairly easy to work on. I don't do engine work but it's been easy for me to change oil, replace brake pads and rotors, and the Ranger really hasn't need anything else other than a new serpentine belt at around 90,000 miles. I'd never trade the Ranger in at a dealership - they wouldn't understand it's value. I'd either sell it outright to someone who appreciates it, or keep it (shhh - don't tell Jennifer we'd be adding another car to the fleet!). :)

@ShaunSavage-kl9pd Ай бұрын

My 93 ranger has 317 thousand miles. Love my truck its low mileage

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

Wow! 317,000 miles is amazing! I hope you can get it to (and beyond) 500,000 miles. I always love seeing those daily drivers with more than half a million miles. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Thanks.

@gabannaphx8862 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful truck!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 ай бұрын

It’s a classic beauty!

@WesternPaFlyFisher 10 ай бұрын

That's got to be tough daily commute. We live by the Pgh airport and often fish up in your neighborhood. I've commuted long distances in past years but thankfully my current drive is only across the Ohio River. On longer trips I'm definitely more comfortable in my wife's smaller suv than my truck. Keep up the great videos and maybe you won't have to make that long drive anymore. Ps. We try to save on fuel with Sam's club or Costco and have found that Love's off the Slippery Rock exit is always cheaper than other chains in the area.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

It gives me lots of think time for sure! We'll keep putting out the videos. Please keep watching and commenting and maybe I'll get to retire a little early! :) I always used to get gas at the Pilot (New Castle 422 exit of 79), until that Love's came in at Slippery Rock. Now I have that Love's app that saves me 10 cents per gallon! For this video though - I wanted to fill up closer to home and get a better representation of the drive from place to place without fueling up in the middle. Thanks for watching!

@Longsnowsm 10 ай бұрын

You are very fortunate to have that Ranger. Anyone who is in the market for a compact truck knows how good this Ranger was/is and they have become highly sought out and prices are crazy. You are getting good economy considering the speed you're driving. I considered buying a Ranger if I could find one, and was looking at the Hybrid Maverick pretty hard as well. The more I thought about it I decided that since I already have a truck that I only use for doing truck things that I should probably just replace/update my car. So after considering that idea and the tax credit situation for electric vehicles I decided to buy the EV. I don't really care for a lot of distracting tech in my vehicles. The thing that I really wanted in the EV was the adaptive cruise being the biggie and the blindspot monitoring and alerting. Those two features were the things that I thought would be important and I made sure the vehicles I was looking at had those features. I thought Android Auto or Apply Carplay features seemed to make more sense than the walled garden of the manufacturers. The insurance difference in cost for the car I bought wasn't really that much more than what my previous car was costing me. Would it be nice to have a compact truck? Sure, but it would have been more of a compromise than a car. I am enjoying the EV. It gets charged at home for the regular local commuting stuff, and it has been on a few road trips already and has worked out very well. The big complaint is the charging infrastructure needs to be dramatically improved for those infrequent road trips. Since I am charging at home most of the time that isn't a deal breaker, but when you are road tripping it complicates things by having to think and plan things out. I didn't buy a Tesla. The Tesla does take care of a lot of that hassle, but I felt the Tesla tech gets in the way of the driver experience in ways I don't like. And beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and I am not a fan of how they look. The efficiency has been great so far. I am happy with it. Jim Farley is out doing a little road trip action in the Lightning and I think 2025 we should see some really good second generation EV's coming out of Ford and the other brands. 2025 is going to be a big year it appears and the tech and batteries are improving very quickly now. I would hang onto the Ranger for a bit to see what is coming. It should be pretty impressive. On the company impressions thing. I don't know if it really is that much of a factor anymore. People used to be very focused on what people wear, things they have, the car they drive. But that really seemed to fade away as they relaxed the dress code at a lot of places and being in the office became optional. As for those fixated on what people are driving I always have parked out in the back of the parking lot away from everyone else and very few people knew what I drove when I went into the office. I really would not make any decision regarding a vehicle based on others impressions at the job. Just keep doing what you're doing!

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great feedback! I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and your thoughts. I'm curious what EV you ended up with. There are certainly lots more options now than in 2014 when I purchased the Chevy Volt that was my daily driver for 7 years (until we let Mackenzie have it to drive when she turned 16). Thanks again!

@Longsnowsm 10 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Since I don't road trip very often and didn't need a fast charging car I went with the Bolt since it has been around the longest of the current crop of EV's and GM did a refresh and dropped the price. GM has it pretty well sorted out other than the slow charging speed. It was between the Bolt and the Tesla and I just preferred the Bolt more. They are ending production the end of this year on the Bolt so I did a search for one in inventory and made some calls around and was able to find a few within a distance I was willing to go get one for MSRP. Then to add icing to the cake the dealer was willing to drive the car to me across the state and deliver it to me for free. Red carpet service. I say I don't road trip and somehow this year I have more road trips planned than in the last 5 years combined. I am finding for regional travel where I might have to make 1 or 2 stops the Bolt is working out fine. Been on 2 road trips with it already within the region and it as been no problem. For longer trips I would either need to have the spare time since those charging stops add up or take the ICEV. That is what is happening next week. I have to do a cross country run so I will be loading up the truck for that trip. Lots of things are changing very quickly now with the battery tech. If you aren't in a hurry I would hang tight. It looks like the next crop of EV's are going to have better batteries, charge faster, and be more affordable. There should be a lot of new car/truck/suv announcements coming and everyone is switching over to the NACS Tesla plug on the vehicles starting 2025. With your commute I would certainly consider and EV. The savings would add up pretty fast for you. Find something that gets you the range you need even factoring in the winter range loss and you should be in good shape. BTW don't trust the range figures given out by Tesla. People are finding in real world tests that they don't match reality and a recent WSJ video showed that the Tesla fell pretty short of the range figure and only matched the Mach-e so they chose to lease a Mach-e since the tech is changing quickly right now.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

@@Longsnowsm - Thanks!

@ChrisMFlorida 10 ай бұрын

Not really comparable to a ranger, but I have a 2020 Corolla SE manual, I average about 39 mpg in my 85 mile daily commute. It's a comfortable car. Pretty easy to buzz along at 80 mph with no strain on the engine. I had a 08' Crown Vic before.. it got about 16 mpg. I also have a 2010 Tacoma V6, it's even worse on mileage.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I had a Toyota Corolla about 20 years ago - 4 cylinder 5 speed. It was great! The only problem with it was that Jennifer always got car sick in it. I'm not sure if it was because we sat lower in it, or the long sweeping windshield.

@co-jt6gd Ай бұрын

I’m American, but I call a big semitruck a lorry, like they do in the UK. I just think it rolls off the tongue easier. And not to dump on the Ranger, but have you thought about a hybrid Maverick? It’s a lot easier to maintain in my experience, it gets 40 MPG and it’s a lot lower-emissions than the Ranger. I know you also have a Chevy Bolt, so just a little food for thought.

@morkmckerr 5 ай бұрын

Try an aftermarket cruise control..... Would be good for another video & review....

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tacticalidiot175 9 ай бұрын

So awesome to see someone with a base model. I saw a 2008 base model with 150k and a rusted tailgate for $12k. Wish I could afford that, but an f250 lariat diesel is cheaper.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm certainly fortunate that I was able to find this Ranger that was well taken care of and low miles!

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏 n are you pleased with the fuel mileage n would you recommend one too the 2010 ranger year n do your personal prefer manual or automatic

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I'd certainly recommend the 2006-2011 Ford Ranger. I do like that the 2010 and 2011 have the side curtain airbags. I like the manual transmission personally, bu it really depends on your driving environment. If I were in stop and go city traffic a lot, I would probably rather have the automatic transmission. But since my 165 mile daily commute is around 75% highway, 5% city, and 20% rural roads - the manual 5 speed works out good for me.

@BissellMapleFarm 10 ай бұрын

I am considering a Tesla for my commute. The biggest issue is the Model 3 - it is a bit small for a guy my size. But, no wear parts. Brake pads are saved by deceleration/charging. No gasoline. No time wasted at a gas station (charge at night). It is a interesting business case. Most people inject their politics into the decision. As a finance decision, the Tesla appears to be the vest value. Add in the creature comforts and safety of self driving - and it becomes a tough call. Closer than I realized. The VW TDI's are attractive, too. But the ownership cost of a Tesla is hard to ignore.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I agree that it's not a political decision and it's a financial decision. I drove our 2014 Chevy Volt until Mackenzie turned 16 and we let her start driving it. It was an excellent daily driver too. The gas savings were great (I averaged between 70 and 140 MPG), I never had to replace the brakes (pads or rotors), and it was totally reliable and well-engineered.

@BissellMapleFarm 10 ай бұрын

@PurpleCollarLife I had no idea the Volt was that good on mileage. Interesting. You've experienced a bit of EV ownership. Have you considered a Tesla?

@rickyarmstrong9267 10 ай бұрын

I would like to own a truck like that the new ones are to big

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

You're right about that. We parked this Ranger beside a brand new one and the new ones are considerably taller, wider, and longer.

@loafer8422 3 ай бұрын

i'm driving a 2003 mazda b2300 and getting around 28 miles per gallon. if you upgrade thats's your decision but i'm staying my little truck.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 ай бұрын

I decided to keep the little Ranger and I couldn't be happier. No car payment. Amazing reliability. AND - it gets tons of comments from people at the gas station. They just don't make them like this anymore. It's a keeper.

@bretpeterson8021 10 ай бұрын

Personally I would keep the old ranger

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Bawkr 15 күн бұрын

damn man. long trips make me winded. Do you get used to it or do you have a lot of time off? I know when I stopped driving train crews I slept pretty solid for about a week and a half.

@davieboy1970 2 ай бұрын

Who in the hell in their right mind would drive 165 miles a day to go to work. You would have absolutely no time at home and get no sleep.

@davieboy1970 2 ай бұрын

As far as you talking about what you drive could be a perceptive of how successful you are, that’s just a bunch of crap and people shouldn’t judge someone by what they drive. I knew a guy that was an airline pilot and he lived over two hours away from the airport so he would commute but I don’t know how many days a week he did that he was a pilot. But he was an older guy and he had been doing it for many years and he was almost ready to retire. But he told me that he didn’t have any car payments because he would just buy the cheapest small little vehicle that was just a piece of crap to drive back-and-forth to work. And that was because he was saving money on car payment and insurance. And one time on his way home, the car broke down at a gas station and he just left it there and called a local junkyard to come get it and then went and bought another cheap car to get back-and-forth to work. Years ago, my dad used to drive over an hour one way to work and he would just drive some cheap vehicle that he didn’t pay much for. And I know of a few cars that broke down on him and he just left it where it broke down and went and got another one because it was a lot cheaper than making a car payment. Who cares what people think of you for what you drive.

@alejandroaguilar9038 6 ай бұрын

Do you short shift at all ? & did you use the cruise control ?

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

This Ranger does not have cruise control. I thought about adding it aftermarket - but I don't know if I like the idea of aftermarket control. What do you mean by short shift? There are certainly times that I shift earlier - before the RPMS are up above 3000 rpm.

@alejandroaguilar9038 6 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife yes by short shift i do mean shifting before you reach high rpms

@andy41417 2 ай бұрын

Slave cylinder on clutch will go bad after 200k so shifting into first can be hard if still. My 1998 totaled out for 3200 by Progressive. Needed injectors work too so mpg dropped to 23. Got 2011 Tacoma 2.7 auto which. Got 22 mpg. More power but not as maneuverable.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

How’s the manual rangers better then the autos on mpg n fuel efficiency plus overall driving experience

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I believe the manual transmission Rangers always score a little better in fuel economy vs the auto transmission option. But the Automatic transmission always has a higher tow rating. I do like the ability to totally control what gear I'm in at any time - which works out nice for bad weather days and it does keep you constantly alert and connected to your driving experience.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLifecool do you recommend manual ranger ?

@Zach-sg5uu Ай бұрын

Get snow tires & lockers for the snow. ❄️

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I do use studded winter tires for our Pennsylvania winters. I hadn't thought of lockers. This does have limited slip.

@tonygreen1067 10 ай бұрын

Glad I work from home.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I get to work from home some also - it's certainly nice to have that extra 3-4 hours per day, and not spend the money on gasoline and vehicle wear and tear. But at the same time - I don't mind my "think time" during my commute, and working alongside my coworkers in the office once and a while. I appreciate that my job is a good mix of in office, work from home, travel across the USA, etc.

@chrisE815 9 ай бұрын

What would you trade it for anyway? Hard to find another stick shift truck

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

I was thinking about trading it for a Toyota hybrid - just for the better gas mileage and longevity - plus all the new safety features.

@chrisE815 9 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife dude... I love my Rav4 Prime but hard to fit a rear facing carseat in there and all the junk that goes along with hauling kids.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

Did you talk to Jenn yet on a Ranger drive day yet?

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

She said she's willing to learn to drive the Ranger in the big hay field - we just haven't had time to do that yet.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLifelet me know

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

I learned on a 1996 Ford Ranger manual

@OscarPadilla-dm4jt 2 ай бұрын

Yo tenia una 1990 est .por 7 años 2.9 y hoy tengo 2001 aut.3.0 sin problmas

@rickyarmstrong9267 10 ай бұрын

I think you can have cruse cotrol added to that truck

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

I have been thinking about that. But I've read that the aftermarket cruise control can be dangerous because it isn't fully integrated like it would be from the factory.

@kevinbaltazar9824 7 ай бұрын

Hi. Im currently looking for a used ranger just like yours. Manual with 2.3L. What are the things to look out for or things that break easily (mechanically)?

@PurpleCollarLife 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had 2 of these Ford Rangers now with the 2.3L 2WD 5 speed. I have had no issues with either of them. I think the most expensive repair was the serpentine belt - and that wasn’t much at all. Other than that they’re very reliable trucks. I’d definitely check out the frame condition if you’re in an area with winter salt like we have. I always undercoat the truck every year to keep the frame solid. Thanks for watching!

@kevinbaltazar9824 7 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife hope i get lucky finding one in facebook marketplace. Prices are crazy for 180k to 200k mile rangers. Anyway thank you for replying. Awesome review of the truck!

@PurpleCollarLife 7 ай бұрын

@@kevinbaltazar9824 Thanks for watching! Here's my original video about getting the truck as my daily driver: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdB4dK6StLe0Zp8.html

@kevinbaltazar9824 6 ай бұрын

Hey finally got a ranger 2.3 m/t! :) Noticed that the shackles are rotting, have you had yours replaced or any idea how much it costs?

@jackmekes4954 Ай бұрын

Keep the truck can't beat a ranger

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

I ended up keeping it - and I'm so glad!

@marinellahobbyfarm-manongb4891 6 ай бұрын

The creature comforts you describe is the same stuff you didn’t want because you wanted a simple vehicle thats will be reliable… C’mon, now you want lane departure feature???!!!

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

You're 100% right. All that new technology is what makes the new vehicles more expensive up front and in the long haul, when those features fail over time. But - lane departure and blind spot monitoring certainly is nice on long drives. And at the end of a long week, sometimes I do wish I had some of those.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

Do you use 5th gear always on the highway

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Typically, yes. I suppose there are a few exceptions - like inclines when I'm passing someone, I may shift down to 4th. Or if I come into a construction zone (like you saw in this video). But most of the time, I maintain 5th gear.

@ChrisMFlorida 10 ай бұрын

That's not bad MPG for a Ranger. If you like the Ranger and want something new, have you considered the Maverick Hybrid? Supposed to get like 35+ mpg.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I hadn't considered the Maverick Hybrid. I'll have to look into those.

@sivadsinnedvlogs1811 9 ай бұрын

Been thinking about getting one. How tall are you and do you feel cramped in it. I am 6'1.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Great question. I'm 5'8". I don't feel cramped at all. I drive with the seat adjusted about 3/4 of the way back in it's movement. My wife is 5'10" and she rides in the passenger side with the seat almost all the way back. I'd recommend you test drive one before purchasing if you can find one.

@sivadsinnedvlogs1811 9 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife thanks for the reply I found a few but they all have been 3.0 extended cabs which I can put the seat all the way back and fit fine. Just like the idea of the 2.3 liter but most are single cabs

@loganclark2146 2 ай бұрын

What wheels are those? They look amazing

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

I really like the look of these rims. I have a link to them and info on them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZOndcJ9mNvDpHU.html

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

How much you fuel ⛽️ up the Ranger in a week

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

It depends on the price of gasoline, how many days I am in the office with this commute, and wich route I take. Typically I get gas every other day (I don't like it to go below 1/4 tank). I usually budget between $90 and $150 per week for my gasoline if I'm in the Ranger. If I drive the F350 a day, or two, that increases my fuel spend a good amount. So in the winter, I spend more than in the summer.

@joshsuperduty1270 10 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLifewhat’s BEST Ranger vs 350 ?

@rickyarmstrong9267 10 ай бұрын

I rather have what you drive

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@chrisE815 9 ай бұрын

You drive 160 miles/day just to sit an office?

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

I do drive 165 miles to get to the office. On the days that I'm in the office, I usually have people at that location that I need to meet with, and things that need done in that location.

@jarodfindley9456 Ай бұрын

if the engine ever blows on you check out a 2.3 duratec swap. There a updated desing with more hp and torque and direct swap

@j.moneyfilms Ай бұрын

That's what's in it now

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

This 2010 does have the 2.3 Duratac engine. It's a great runner!

@jarodfindley9456 Ай бұрын

@PurpleCollarLife sorry I ment to say 2.5 duratec. It's becoming a common swap when they blow

@jarodfindley9456 Ай бұрын

@j.moneyfilms ment to say duratec 2.5

@andy41417 2 ай бұрын

Ran that drivetrain for 24 years. 27 mile daily round trip. 25 mpg combined over 3 trucks. All Lima motors.

@Zach-sg5uu Ай бұрын

Sam Walton drove an old beat up truck. Until at least when he left Walmart! It was currently much worse truck than that! Who cares what people think!!

@PurpleCollarLife Ай бұрын

Very great point!