Retro Review: 1986 Compact Sport Truck Comparison

[snooper2]

Published on Jan 5, 2017
You asked, we delivered! By special request, here's the MotorWeek comparison test between the Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10, Isuzu P'UP, and Mazda B-2000. Which truck is your favorite???

[DURHAM D]

1. I have a '89 B2200 extended cab Mazda.

I will drive it today to run errands instead of my regular vehicle because it is snowing.

The down side...I will be approached at least once by some guy wanting to buy it. Given that I am a female the approach sometimes gets very aggressive as they ask me "Why do you need it?" or "Why do you have it?"... as if it is any of their business or that I owe them an answer.

I love my Mazda truck and I call her Molly Mazda.

Note: I named all of my bicycles as a kid so I name all of my autos.

[snooper2]

2. I would be one of those guys asking if you want to sell it

Long as it isn't rusted out- Give me first offer please...It'll be taken care of here in Texas

[quickesst]

3. A little extra info

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_B-Series

"Mazda's partnership with Ford resulted in both companies selling this vehicle under different names; Ford called its version the Ford Courier, and later the Ford Ranger. The Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger models sold in North America were developed by Ford, whereas models sold elsewhere under the same badge were engineered by Mazda."

Pretty much the same truck with different badges. My 1998 b2000 was just a Ford Ranger with Mazda badges. Good truck though.