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2008 Ford Ranger

2008 Nissan Frontier

2009 Toyota Tacoma
  2008 Ford Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 118" Red 2008 Nissan Frontier SE 2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
MSRP
$14,490
$16,530
$15,170
Invoice $13,731 $15,683 $14,210
MPG
City/Highway		 15/26 14/23 14/26
Rating 6.6 7.8 7.4
Bottomline The 2008 Ford Ranger’s best, highest use is as an inexpensive work truck or off-road play toy. Anything else exposes the flaws in its seating, its fuel economy, its available features and in its performance. For those of us who don't live on a ranch, the 2008 Nissan Frontier is large enough to haul real people and cargo, but sized for the urban-congestion reality. The affordable 2009 Toyota Tacoma is a bargain compared to its full-size competitors.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • A real compact truck
  • Four-cylinder fuel economy
  • Available off-road model

Dislikes:

  • No V-8 option
  • No four-door option
  • Short six-foot bed

Likes:

  • Rugged styling
  • V-6 performance
  • Four-door version’s flexibility
  • High towing capacity

Dislikes:

  • Longest bed is six feet
  • Interior trim is mid-grade

Likes:

  • Reputation for toughness and reliability
  • Uncomplicated instrument panel
  • Fuel-efficient four-cylinder model

Dislikes:

  • V-6 models are expensive
  • Missing some safety features
  • Uncomfortable seats
  • Not much more maneuverable than a full-size
  • Harder, less settled ride than rivals
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