Is everyone just blown away by the Raptor?

[ggmartin900]

I just have to say that I think this is the perfect vehicle. I love it in every way. Bad on gas? Sure, but who cares?? I traded my 2016 Shelby GT350 and have ZERO regrets! I’m surprised there aren’t more of these in my area. (Alberta, CA). I’m also glad there aren’t more.

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[stuartmunto]

I’ve had mine for almost 3 years and the smiles still haven’t faded. I still get the fizz everytime I start her up.

By far the most fun and all round capable vehicle. This thing should not be able to do what it does as well as it does it. From everyday onroad commute comfort to all out off road shenanigans - not too mention it’s also my daily work truck. it just soaks it all up and seems to want more

 

[RCMUSTANG]

About to hit 1,000 miles and still haven't broken in the motor yet and it's exceeded expectations.

 

[GrimRR]

I agree, I love this truck. I saw the first (one other than mine) in Calgary the other day.....Aren't many around. Although the dealer had 4 on the lot when I bought mine.

 

[jordantii]

I came out of a BMW M2 Competition. I’ve had many M cars and sport sedans. When I got the RR I was like “WTF am I doing”!?!? I actually knew nothing about the RR. I literally fell into it. Pure luck. I was looking for a truck/utility vehicle. And one 5 min test drive and I was intrigued. So I traded the M2C in on it based on a gut feeling.

i get home and start researching what I just bought. Turns out I bought a future legend. It’s the M2C of mid sized trucks. I am more into this vehicle than any other that I can remember. It’s so unique and capable. Blows my mind. Love this thing.

 

[av8r]

It's ok, but certainly doesn't blow me away.

 

[KrillOill]

I wouldn't say blown away. It's a nice lil truck for sure, but to be blown away, I would need a few things.

1. More HP/TQ (blown coyote making 700+hp/tq would be nice)
2. No speed limiter
3. Bigger exterior difference from the other models (i.e. XL, etc)

I came from a 331 stroked 85 Mustang GT (built to road race) and a tuned 2006 F350...they could both move out pretty good when you put the pedal to the floor. Having said that, the RR is still a good truck. Definitely the right size...just needs a little more to be excellent.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[embedded rock]

The RR is pretty impressive. Not to suggest the non-RR's are not, it's that while I was out offroading with my former JL last year, an ol' Army buddy joined me with his RR. We drove difficulty levels of 3-5 in Colorado and Utah.

 

[hand-filer]

I wouldn't say blown away. It's a nice lil truck for sure, but to be blown away, I would need a few things.

1. More HP/TQ (blown coyote making 700+hp/tq would be nice)
2. No speed limiter
3. Bigger exterior difference from the other models (i.e. XL, etc)

I came from a 331 stroked 85 Mustang GT (built to road race) and a tuned 2006 F350...they could both move out pretty good when you put the pedal to the floor. Having said that, the RR is still a good truck. Definitely the right size...just needs a little more to be excellent.

Just my 2 cents.

The speed limiter is there to reduce the number of Darwin awards contestants.

 

[RaptorME]

The K03's have a speed rating of 112, I love my RR but most trucks run into an aerodynamic wall around 100.

 

[KrillOill]

The speed limiter is there to reduce the number of Darwin awards contestants.

Lol...I know. After paying $60k for a vehicle, I would like to have the choice to disable it. I've watched our beloved RR get beat at the track due to the speed limiter.

 

[av8r]

Lol...I know. After paying $60k for a vehicle, I would like to have the choice to disable it. I've watched our beloved RR get beat at the track due to the speed limiter.

This isn't a race truck. It's a mid-size truck with some cosmetic goodies to make it look like something it isn't. It's a fun toy, that's all.

 

[Michael9218]

It looks like an awesome truck and is a solid value for what you get and I really wanted to like it, but after a test drive of three Ranger variants (2.3 2wd, 2.7 4wd, and RR), the RR just felt lethargic. Sure, lots of torque and acceleration, but the handling made you feel every bit of the extra 1,200 lbs it has over the base truck. At 160/6' I felt the seats were too wide as well. So, sadly, the RR just didn't wow me and I bought the 2.3 2wd XLT.

 

[daytoncarter]

Lol...I know. After paying $60k for a vehicle, I would like to have the choice to disable it. I've watched our beloved RR get beat at the track due to the speed limiter.

I recall some vehicles having exploding driveshafts above their limiter so disable at your own risk.

 

[expertcom]

The Ranger is my third Raptor. most recent change was from a 2014 6.2L V8 supercrew Raptor to a 2024 Ranger Raptor and did the perfomance tune. Smaller, easier to drive, more power, less weight and modern technology. A superior vehicle all the way around and I have not had anything else get my attention. At least not yet....

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