Is everyone just blown away by the Raptor?

[cc1999]

I would say I am mostly blown away by the RRs. Or Rather really like them.
Like driving them.
Like the looks of them.
Like the size of them.
List goes on.

Not to say that I don't have a wish list, like V8s, AC seats, rears seat vents.

I like them enough that apparently, I just keep making that same mistake over and over again. LOL

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[josefmd]

Everybody loves what they have until they don't. No one is going to admit they made a $62K mistake.

Everyone's mileage will obviously vary, but for the cost and what you get bang for the buck no other mid size is even in the same league IMO! I have had my 2024 for a year and month totaling 13k miles, Zero issues!! Built quality, as well a driving experience, etc blows my old 2023 Tacoma TRD OR manual that I traded! I am on my six "mid size" truck and I think I safely say that I didn't make at least in my case a $57k mistake.

 

[av8r]

Everyone's mileage will obviously vary, but for the cost and what you get bang for the buck no other mid size is even in the same league IMO! I have had my 2024 for a year and month totaling 13k miles, Zero issues!! Built quality, as well a driving experience, etc blows my old 2023 Tacoma TRD OR manual that I traded! I am on my six "mid size" truck and I think I safely say that I didn't make at least in my case a $57k mistake.

Good for you. I like mine, too. Something new and shiny will pop up and it'll be gone and I'll like the new toy also.

 

[Ron Quixote]

Good for you. I like mine, too. Something new and shiny will pop up and it'll be gone and I'll like the new toy also.

This is the way.

 

[josefmd]

Good for you. I like mine, too. Something new and shiny will pop up and it'll be gone and I'll like the new toy also.

I have gotten better with flipping "toys" just for the next new shinny thing! A Ranger Raptor R, or a Porsche Carrera are the only vehicle's I will part with my RR!

 

[boraxman]

Like my RR a lot but no, cant say I'm blown away by it.

 

[av8r]

I have gotten better with flipping "toys" just for the next new shinny thing! A Ranger Raptor R, or a Porsche Carrera are the only vehicle's I will part with my RR!

I just sold a Carrera GT3 RS to fund an aircraft purchase. Fun car for sure, but wasted anywhere but on a track day, imo.

There are always more toys.

 

[josefmd]

I just sold a Carrera GT3 RS to fund an aircraft purchase. Fun car for sure, but wasted anywhere but on a track day, imo.

There are always more toys.

Nice! A GT3 RS is a little over kill! Beautiful car, and probably my forever dream car, but with all the BS Porsche shit just to get into one it kind of ruins the whole thing. Airplane purchase= Bad ass! I always thought I would have the hanger at my local airport, and be that old retired airline pilot hanging out all day, but not going to happen! I found out I like spending money on other toys than airplanes. Enjoy and fly safe!

 

[av8r]

Nice! A GT3 RS is a little over kill! Beautiful car, and probably my forever dream car, but with all the BS Porsche shit just to get into one it kind of ruins the whole thing. Airplane purchase= Bad ass! I always thought I would have the hanger at my local airport, and be that old retired airline pilot hanging out all day, but not going to happen! I found out I like spending money on other toys than airplanes. Enjoy and fly safe!

"Safe" doesn't = "Fun".

 

[182Mike]

What airplane are you getting?

I just sold a Carrera GT3 RS to fund an aircraft purchase. Fun car for sure, but wasted anywhere but on a track day, imo.

There are always more toys.

What plane are you getting?

 

[av8r]

What airplane are you getting?

What plane are you getting?

Carbon Cub, but haven't decided on which model yet.

 

[182Mike]

Nice! fun plans for sure!

 

[av8r]

Nice! fun plans for sure!

Fortunately, one of the dealers is an hour by 182 away from us.

 

[KrillOill]

Fortunately, one of the dealers is an hour by 182 away from us.

My buddy's plane was totaled from smoke damage (caused by another occupant in his hanger) and he is now building his own aircraft. I think it's a Vans - RV-14A.

https://eaabuilderslog.org/

 

[av8r]

My buddy's plane was totaled from smoke damage (caused by another occupant in his hanger) and he is now building his own aircraft. I think it's a Vans - RV-14A.

https://eaabuilderslog.org/

Cool. My building days are long behind me. My patience is gone. I want to pick it up and fly it today!

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