Windshield Distortion

[danmoochie]

Mine is perfect. And sorry to say you will never see these discounted. MSRP at best. But good luck.

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[Deleted member 7041]

I'd agree on the hwy as it's a roomier truck with a bigger wheelbase. But for around town and parking, not a chance. And one fits easily in a garage and the other doesn't.

Where I live in NE Georgia all of the parking lots are vast and roads are large and wide. I have a way over sized garage so that is not an issue. I recently parted with my F-150 Limited and was hoping the Ranger Raptor would be a good fit but most likely going with the F-150 Raptor for the driving feel.

 

[Bt_okst]

Where I live in NE Georgia all of the parking lots are vast and roads are large and wide. I have a way over sized garage so that is not an issue. I recently parted with my F-150 Limited and was hoping the Ranger Raptor would be a good fit but most likely going with the F-150 Raptor for the driving feel.

too funny!!

 

[Deleted member 7041]

So you were saying at first that the ranger raptors are going to be 3k to 5k less by this summer, lined up at the dealer lot and you might have a change of opinion then. That's your quote.

Also that you would absolutely not be buying a $60,000 truck with a windshield that needs replacing. Yet it was under warranty, which comes no cost to you.

Now you're saying that you will be getting an F150 Raptor because it drive good and can be purchased at a discount.

I'm factoring that you like something around 55k. From what you said above.

And we are looking for a new F150 Raptor on the lot as they have 16 + available, lined up and discounted as you stated. You live in Georgia, so I'm going to put you in the middle and say you live in Macon.

I'm only seeing F150 Raptors at $76,000+. This is with their already discounted price you are saying. Georgia has a 7% tax and you'll be paying over $80,000+ for a new F150 Raptor.

I mean you could just tell us the real reason why you didn't get the Ranger Raptor. This windshield having a distortion just seems like a masked excuse for the real reason.
Almost as if you're trying to tell us without telling us. ?
We can all tell that you do like your discounts.

Hey but that's just a theory, a cherry theory.

I am saying what you get for the price considering the driving experience was not what I wanted out of the truck. I am in NE Georgia Macon is about 3 Hours south of me. The Real Reason is I really don't like the way it drives and when spending 60K I like to purchase something that I like. My 2024 Mustang Dark Horse did not disappoint me and was ordered 30 days after the Ranger, and I have been driving it for 5 months. I purchased my Bronco Heritage off the lot and waited 10.5 Months for my Mustang Mach E GTPE and it is the best driving and quality Ford I have owned in over 40 years of being a loyal Ford customer. I am curious what the response from the service department would be if you purchased the RR and then drove it into the service bay and said I would like a new windshield. Don’t feel you should have to wait a year for a truck and then fight for a windshield especially when Ford has held multiple trucks for “Quality Issues” The truck is still sitting at the dealer so there is not a line of people to purchase it.

 

[Deleted member 7041]

@Ranger Raptor, I take it you bought a tacoma instead just like our pal @Wags.

Is the Tacoma worth looking at as an option to the Ranger?

 

[Bt_okst]

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[CherryCoke]

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[1986YellowRanger]

To understand the hype, you have to actually drive it off road. Going 80mph on a dirt road in baja mode will make it all make sense.

This is why I am going with the Lariat FX4 package with the 2.7L. The price is within $5K of the Raptor, but it is a better highway truck and is capable of typical off road work on the farm. My guess is that almost none of the Ranger Raptors built will ever be used for their intended purpose, and the repair costs on the Raptor will be crazy every time something breaks.

 

[rwolfcastle]

This is why I am going with the Lariat FX4 package with the 2.7L. The price is within $5K of the Raptor, but it is a better highway truck and is capable of typical off road work on the farm. My guess is that almost none of the Ranger Raptors built will ever be used for their intended purpose, and the repair costs on the Raptor will be crazy every time something breaks.

If you think almost no one with a Raptor will actually use it, you're crazy. These aren't G-wagons. These just don't have enough "status" behind them to buy one solely for that purpose.

I would venture to say that almost all of the Raptors built will be taken off road. I've taken mine off road several times since I've had it, and I always find a place to go high speed in baja mode as well. If your plan is to drive something luxury on-road only, I'd highly recommend something else for the price.

 

[70 Stang]

I am saying what you get for the price considering the driving experience was not what I wanted out of the truck. I am in NE Georgia Macon is about 3 Hours south of me. The Real Reason is I really don't like the way it drives and when spending 60K I like to purchase something that I like. My 2024 Mustang Dark Horse did not disappoint me and was ordered 30 days after the Ranger, and I have been driving it for 5 months. I purchased my Bronco Heritage off the lot and waited 10.5 Months for my Mustang Mach E GTPE and it is the best driving and quality Ford I have owned in over 40 years of being a loyal Ford customer. I am curious what the response from the service department would be if you purchased the RR and then drove it into the service bay and said I would like a new windshield. Don’t feel you should have to wait a year for a truck and then fight for a windshield especially when Ford has held multiple trucks for “Quality Issues” The truck is still sitting at the dealer so there is not a line of people to purchase it.

I'm thinking about ordering a 25 Ranger myself, and I have the same reservations about missing the comforts of my F-150. The F-150's have gotten so big......but the room and comfort is there. I was hoping the Ranger would get a little bigger....like everything else is....but the cab didn't change. I can't wait to drive one and see how it feels. Enjoy your F Raptor.

 

[1986YellowRanger]

If you think almost no one with a Raptor will actually use it, you're crazy. These aren't G-wagons. These just don't have enough "status" behind them to buy one solely for that purpose.

I would venture to say that almost all of the Raptors built will be taken off road. I've taken mine off road several times since I've had it, and I always find a place to go high speed in baja mode as well. If your plan is to drive something luxury on-road only, I'd highly recommend something else for the price.

Off road when parking at the baseball fields doesn’t really count… People on this forum are by far the exception to normal customers. The Ranger Raptor sold from my dealer last week sold to a customer that literally said that he would never take it off pavement. Almost none of the Ranger Raptors produced will see 80+ MPH in off-road situations, which is the exact situation the truck is designed for.

 

[SCFast]

Off road when parking at the baseball fields doesn’t really count… People on this forum are by far the exception to normal customers. The Ranger Raptor sold from my dealer last week sold to a customer that literally said that he would never take it off pavement. Almost none of the Ranger Raptors produced will see 80+ MPH in off-road situations, which is the exact situation the truck is designed for.

I Took mine 65+ off-road day 1 so I could get it out of the way now....
And I Dig it waaayy more than my F150 Raptor already, It is so fing nimble

 

[Bt_okst]

This is why I am going with the Lariat FX4 package with the 2.7L. The price is within $5K of the Raptor, but it is a better highway truck and is capable of typical off road work on the farm. My guess is that almost none of the Ranger Raptors built will ever be used for their intended purpose, and the repair costs on the Raptor will be crazy every time something breaks.

Not sure the fx4 is a better hwy truck. The rraptor rides and drives incredibly on the road and the added width makes it hold the road and handle incredibly. I've been shocked just how incredible it is on the road and the unlimited passing power at any speed is really nice when needed.

Then it's also very smooth on the tough terrain too. Ford really did their homework with this little truck.

 

[CherryCoke]

Off road when parking at the baseball fields doesn’t really count… People on this forum are by far the exception to normal customers. The Ranger Raptor sold from my dealer last week sold to a customer that literally said that he would never take it off pavement. Almost none of the Ranger Raptors produced will see 80+ MPH in off-road situations, which is the exact situation the truck is designed for.

Hello yellow 86 ranger. I have a ranger just like yours. Its an 86 too. With a 4.0 swap manual 4x4. I got lots of trails time with it and my Bronco.
I got a Ranger Raptor now. Better believe it's getting the same treatment as the pictures below my friend.

You can share your offroad picture if you want, but not needed of course.

Don't forget to drink some coke ? while you're out wheeling.

 

[HyperM3]

Had mine for two weeks now and havent noticed any glass irregularity. That being said, I either dont look out the right side of my glass much, or will refuse to do so moving forward.

Also, as much as I would like to take mine off road, it will probably be a pavement queen 99% of the time.

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