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I didn't think the Raptor would be this much fun to drive...!

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I sold my full-sized pickup and was planning on buying a trailer for my '24 Bronco to haul stuff when needed.
The wife informed me that we now only have 2-door vehicles, and she said we need another 4-door vehicle.
OKAY... buy a Raptor I thought... she agreed.
I originally thought that the Raptor would be a daily driver, that I really wasn't going to be excited about actually driving... kind of like the full-size truck I had just sold.
Boy, was I wrong.
This thing is just a blast to drive...!!!!!
I love it and I have plenty of other choices when it comes to fun driving.
But I absolutely love this truck!
Thanks Ford...!!!!

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Congrats!!

Man, no imagine adding 100hp with a professional!

The truck instantly feels much lighter, and it shifts better. Everything is just so much more tight in the performance.

I drive mine as much as I can. They are a BLAST!!

Super pumped for you!
 
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Man, no imagine adding 100hp with a professional!

The truck instantly feels much lighter, and it shifts better. Everything is just so much more tight in the performance.
I will think about this option once I am out of my factory warranty… I currently have this for extra performance adrenaline needs:

Ford Ranger I didn't think the Raptor would be this much fun to drive...! IMG_4040
 

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Heck yes!! All the toys!!
I will think about this option once I am out of my factory warranty… I currently have this for extra performance adrenaline needs:

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I sold my full-sized pickup and was planning on buying a trailer for my '24 Bronco to haul stuff when needed.
The wife informed me that we now only have 2-door vehicles, and she said we need another 4-door vehicle.
OKAY... buy a Raptor I thought... she agreed.
I originally thought that the Raptor would be a daily driver, that I really wasn't going to be excited about actually driving... kind of like the full-size truck I had just sold.
Boy, was I wrong.
This thing is just a blast to drive...!!!!!
I love it and I have plenty of other choices when it comes to fun driving.
But I absolutely love this truck!
Thanks Ford...!!!!

IMG_7155.webp


IMG_7159.webp


IMG_7166.webp


IMG_7168.webp
Wait until you get a Pro Cal tune. Then some light upgrades, or swap out the crappy BO speakers for Focals and add a real sub and you we will have a serious rally truck that is a joy to drive daily and offroad.
 

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I sold my full-sized pickup and was planning on buying a trailer for my '24 Bronco to haul stuff when needed.
The wife informed me that we now only have 2-door vehicles, and she said we need another 4-door vehicle.
OKAY... buy a Raptor I thought... she agreed.
I originally thought that the Raptor would be a daily driver, that I really wasn't going to be excited about actually driving... kind of like the full-size truck I had just sold.
Boy, was I wrong.
This thing is just a blast to drive...!!!!!
I love it and I have plenty of other choices when it comes to fun driving.
But I absolutely love this truck!
Thanks Ford...!!!!

IMG_7155.webp


IMG_7159.webp


IMG_7166.webp


IMG_7168.webp
I agree, my RR is a couple of months new!!! I love the way it came from Ford. The stance is just right, stock K03s very nice, and it's got plenty of power. My only add ons s far,,,Michelin bed mat and a stubby antenna! Bravo Ford!!!
 

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I sold my full-sized pickup and was planning on buying a trailer for my '24 Bronco to haul stuff when needed.
The wife informed me that we now only have 2-door vehicles, and she said we need another 4-door vehicle.
OKAY... buy a Raptor I thought... she agreed.
I originally thought that the Raptor would be a daily driver, that I really wasn't going to be excited about actually driving... kind of like the full-size truck I had just sold.
Boy, was I wrong.
This thing is just a blast to drive...!!!!!
I love it and I have plenty of other choices when it comes to fun driving.
But I absolutely love this truck!
Thanks Ford...!!!!

IMG_7155.webp


IMG_7159.webp


IMG_7166.webp


IMG_7168.webp
Where did you get the red RAPTOR grill emblem???
 

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I will think about this option once I am out of my factory warranty… I currently have this for extra performance adrenaline needs:

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Oh boy....love that Shelby!!!! Along with the Raptor and Bronco, you've got yourself an All-Star Ford garage. 👍
 

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Might be the best Raptor...

Got mine since a year. Desert sand...wheels and tuned.

I even am OK now with the KO3s. They need 2-3k miles to get good IMO
 

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Congratulations and welcome to the club. I have a daily driver 24, the wife has a 25 Azure gray with a Ford pro cal tune. I run premium fuel in both along with the other two toys. They are great trucks.
 

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Wait until you get a Pro Cal tune. Then some light upgrades, or swap out the crappy BO speakers for Focals and add a real sub and you we will have a serious rally truck that is a joy to drive daily and offroad.
A rally truck needs better speakers and better sub?!
 

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I've found that when I'm getting 19-20mpg it's not that fun.
When I'm getting 14mpg I'm having a blast! Hard to resist ....
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