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I watched your great Ford Ranger video, then I went to my Ford dealer for a test drive, and I loved the vehicle, a little noisy but all the same, a great pick up truck. I was about to put a deposit down...
My garden, at 15 acres with some steepish slopes, is big enough for me to need a vehicle to help with gardening. I had been using a garden tractor with a trailer but when that died, I began to wonder whether...
From regular reviews of your website, you obviously know a lot about car ownership in Thailand. I am from UK and I will be spending more time in Thailand. I want to buy in a cash deal a new Ford Ranger...
We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South Africans drive the Toyota Fortuner, which is not...
I want to buy a pick-up to tow a 1700 kg caravan. Narrowed it down to Isuzu D-Max or Volswagen Amarok. Which would you recommend?
I require a replacement workhorse. While Land Rovers have served me well something a little more frugal on service and running costs is preferable. You bang on about new diesel engines requiring a cycle...
My son works in building trade. He currently runs a K reg Freelander. It has to go it is so unreliable, costs a fortune to keep on the road. He needs a reliable workhorse to carry tools and equipment...
I am thinking of buying a new or nearly new 4x4 automatic twin-cab pick-up. I have searched the web and reviews for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Mazda are all very similar. My requirement is off-road...
I was interested to read the letter from MU of Newbury Park and your response to it. I travel frequently to Africa, mainly to Ghana where I am involved in a business. The preferred vehicles, once people...
Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max. Which car is the best according to price and performance? Please give me advice for buying one of these trucks....
 

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