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Posted 2011-05-13 10:24:50
 stefan2519, on 2011-05-13 09:51:17, said:
Are you talking about the Ranger MRO?
If you are that's great! I've been expecting it to arrive in October.
Yep.
katabeachbum, on 2011-05-13 10:01:06, said:
and Ford Phuket says no way there will be 3,2 6 speed auto in Thailand and if it would it would cost close to a million!!, and accepted a deposit for january delivery
LOL, nothing like a salesman with product knowledge 
According to sources, all models, MT and AT, from base model to top model will be 6-speed.
Posted 2011-05-14 13:25:20
#53
seriouseats
Posted 2011-05-14 14:21:21
Nice pictures. Looks pretty classy/not childish(similar to the nissan).
Posted 2011-05-14 17:32:56
Not sure I want a pussy "look at me" truck that looks like an urban tractor..what happened to 'Built Tough"?? Never mind... should make the real man trucks like Tiger etc cheaper I guess... JOKING!!!
Wish I could afford a Mazda Miata convertable...!! then again our road would rip the arse out of it...
Posted 2011-05-19 13:08:33
First pic of a white wildtrak.
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#56
seriouseats
Posted 2011-05-19 13:24:17
stefan2519, on 2011-05-19 13:08:33, said:
SOLD!
#57
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-19 13:26:33
stefan2519, on 2011-05-19 13:08:33, said:
not bad
hope they get the door handles painted before my delivery in january. the stickers I usually peal off myself 
Posted 2011-05-19 13:38:53
not bad
hope they get the door handles painted before my delivery in january. the stickers I usually peal off myself
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Hi, Katabeachbum.
I take it you've already placed a deposit on one then?
If so where, and how much?
#59
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-19 13:46:09
stefan2519, on 2011-05-19 13:38:53, said:
Hi, Katabeachbum.
I take it you've already placed a deposit on one then? 
If so where, and how much? 
Ford Phuket
they guestimate under a million, and I want to wait until january for 2 reasons, some thousand units made and year 2012 on all docs
5k deposit
Posted 2011-05-21 15:11:31
A nice full size ford F-150 4 door would do me just fine.
Toby Keith needs the Xtra Heavy Duty, but I prefer the F-150 for versatility.
Posted 2011-05-24 10:22:30
Just read an article (today) in a Thai English language newspaper that Ford Thailand will plan to open 30 new showroom and service centres nationwide by 2012.
Yesterday they opened a newly renovated (8 million Baht) showroom in Bangkok,. - Ford Ek Silom.
Some 23 of the new showrooms will be province wide and seven more in Bangkok.
I hope they reopen the Phetchabun one, it closed some 5 years back now due to lack of sales., with the new Fiesta, Focus and Ranger perhaps that may improve, however it will take some marketing programme to shift the locals out of their beloved Isuzu trucks!.
#62
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-24 10:32:13
phutoie2, on 2011-05-24 10:22:30, said:
Just read an article (today) in a Thai English language newspaper that Ford Thailand will plan to open 30 new showroom and service centres nationwide by 2012.
Yesterday they opened a newly renovated (8 million Baht) showroom in Bangkok,. - Ford Ek Silom.
Some 23 of the new showrooms will be province wide and seven more in Bangkok.
I hope they reopen the Phetchabun one, it closed some 5 years back now due to lack of sales., with the new Fiesta, Focus and Ranger perhaps that may improve, however it will take some marketing programme to shift the locals out of their beloved Isuzu trucks!.
Ford dealers in Thailand have had some tough years with dated Ranger/Everest and slow (or no) selling Focus. Not much to make a living from. New Fiesta, new Focus, possibly Mondeo, six speed autos and high tech car diesels, Hot Ranger/Everest, they should be able to make money
Posted 2011-05-24 20:16:05
Update from Australia.
On-line quote
A fumble with the fine print has seen Ford Australia unwittingly release the first pricing details of the all-new 2011 Ford Ranger – exactly the kind of information car companies like to play close to their chests until the vehicle goes on sale.
We can reveal Ford's proposed price of the Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab Pick-Up six-speed automatic as $58,500 drive away. It's currently hidden deep in the terms and conditions section of Ford's latest promotional campaign for the Ranger. The terms and conditions also reveal for the first time the new Ranger's 'PX' model designation. The current Ford Ranger has the model code 'PK'.
"The Grand Prize Winner will receive a PX Ford Ranger Double Cab XLT (actual colour to be determined by Ford) with an approximate drive away value of up to $58,500 (the "Grand Prize"). The Grand Prize value is based upon the recommended manufacturer's list price at the time of printing (inclusive of GST), 12 months registration in the Grand Prize Winner's State or Territory of residence, 12 months compulsory third party insurance, dealer delivery charges, stamp duty and where applicable, luxury vehicle tax."
The terms and conditions specify that the Ranger must be collected from an authorised Ford dealer between October 15 and November 15
The drive away price of the XLT Double Cab automatic is around $10,000 higher than the outgoing PK Ranger XLT Crew Cab five-speed auto. One NSW Ford dealer confirmed the PK XLT Crew Cab auto normally cost around $48,990 drive away, but said that specific model was currently on sale for $40,990 until the end of June.
It seems we may have to wait a little longer till it's released here.
Edited by stefan2519, 2011-05-24 20:23:27.
Posted 2011-05-29 06:20:30
^ Thailand and South Africa (as the primary production centers for the T6) get the new model before Australia (who only imports it) does...
Here's a snap of a totally undisguised tester in TH - you have to be pretty close to release before you start driving these around
Posted 2011-05-29 06:48:46
#66
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-29 07:52:22
Cool, even the Ford badges are there on some of them
from a strategic point of wiev, I would certanly release in these two markets first, as consumerprotection is non existing and labour is cheap to correct manufactoring errors on initial runs
Posted 2011-05-29 08:17:54
#68
wandrinstar
Posted 2011-05-29 09:44:16
The Truck with the Boat on Top,looks like a Sportivo to me.Not a Bad Looker, i must say. 
#69
seriouseats
Posted 2011-05-29 12:38:42
wow that last front shot, would make a lovely crossover.
#70
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-29 15:24:48
stefan2519, on 2011-05-29 08:17:54, said:
sweet, love it in red
how bad is a red one scond hand?
Posted 2011-05-29 15:41:02
seriouseats, on 2011-05-29 12:38:42, said:
wow that last front shot, would make a lovely crossover.
Agreed
Photoshop by Tsingtho:
The SUV variant (T6 Everest) design is being lead by Todd Hoevener, the man responsible for the new Ford Explorer (USA Market). It's pretty clear that some of the Explorer's design language has already been used in the Ranger, so fair to say that the new Everest is going to keep the trend going..
Edited by MoonRiverOasis, 2011-05-29 15:44:37.
#72
katabeachbum
Posted 2011-05-29 15:58:08
MoonRiverOasis, on 2011-05-29 15:41:02, said:
seriouseats, on 2011-05-29 12:38:42, said:
wow that last front shot, would make a lovely crossover.
Agreed
Photoshop by Tsingtho:
The SUV variant (T6 Everest) design is being lead by Todd Hoevener, the man responsible for the new Ford Explorer (USA Market). It's pretty clear that some of the Explorer's design language has already been used in the Ranger, so fair to say that the new Everest is going to keep the trend going..
well, thats Ranger front and wheelbase, Explorer rearend and 5 bolt wheels
If they sell it in this size at Pajero Sport/Fortuna price, I may consider using trailer for bikes
#73
seriouseats
Posted 2011-05-29 16:31:26
MoonRiverOasis, on 2011-05-29 15:41:02, said:
seriouseats, on 2011-05-29 12:38:42, said:
wow that last front shot, would make a lovely crossover.
Agreed
Photoshop by Tsingtho:
The SUV variant (T6 Everest) design is being lead by Todd Hoevener, the man responsible for the new Ford Explorer (USA Market). It's pretty clear that some of the Explorer's design language has already been used in the Ranger, so fair to say that the new Everest is going to keep the trend going..
Wow that just what we all need to make our thai neighbors finally burn down their gaz-empty forturners.
Posted 2011-05-30 12:04:30
katabeachbum, on 2011-05-29 15:58:08, said:
well, thats Ranger front and wheelbase, Explorer rearend and 5 bolt wheels
If they sell it in this size at Pajero Sport/Fortuna price, I may consider using trailer for bikes
Yep - unfortunately, word is they will shorten the length for the SUV variant
Still, if they carry over some of the cool bits from the US Explorer like electric tailgate and electric 3rd row seats, I might consider trading in the wife's PJS
seriouseats, on 2011-05-29 16:31:26, said:
Wow that just what we all need to make our thai neighbors finally burn down their gaz-empty forturners.
Pajero Sport has already taken care of many Fortuner sales with 50% vs 29% market share this year. If they get the packaging and price right, and follow through with the dealership expansion/upgrade plans, the new Everest could become a serious contender in the Thai SUV market in 2013-14 though..
Posted 2011-06-06 11:30:14
Some info on details and specs from OZ.
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