You are correct. It answered itself! But it took a test drive in both to come this conclusion. Was afraid the Raptor would not have as good a ride as the Lariat. But as it turns out the Raptor rides better and has more comfortable seats.
Have not seen one in the wild. Saw two on dealer lots. Test drove a black Raptor but wanted a red one. Ended up ordering a Desert Sand 2025, waiting on a build date.
Even regular Rangers are scarce. I have only seen one in the wild sitting in a parking lot, none on the road.
Why doesn't Ford...
How does a DI head differ from a PI head? If they are different how can they have the same part number? Are you talking about casting numbers instead of actual part number of the finished head?
Just asking as I got lost somewhere along the conversation.
There is a system that uses engine vacuum to pressurize a canister full engine oil which releases the oil through out the engine on start up. Simple system
Cranking without start pressurizes the oiling system. This forces oil into the cam phasers so they don't rattle on start up. Not sure if this extends the life of the phasers or not. My Escape rattles on start up and has for the last 200,000 miles. I rarely do a long crack start, only when I'm...
I was able get my RR at invoice, about $2300 off sticker. Dealer expects build date to be May or June.
I'm willing to wait to get the RR optioned as I want with no market adjustments or ADMs, dealer installed profits(wax, LoJack, paint protectant, dealership vacation fund, nitrogen filled...
The Lariat is a premium model with price almost equal to the Raptor. So why is 4A not included or a least an option? I ordered a Raptor for this very reason.
Check out Long McArthur Ford in Salina, Kansas. They were selling at invoice for all Ranger Raptors. Check to see if they still are doing invoice pricing. They ship nationwide.
I ordered mine from them last November. Expected build date midsummer. I can wait, as I refuse to pay markup.
I ordered my RR 11-12-24. Still hoping I get scheduled soon. My dealer did not receive any allocations this month so waiting for the next allocations to be announced.
They did say expect summer delivery when I ordered it. So it's a waiting game.
For those looking for a Raptor on the dealer...