Upgrade my XLT or trade it in for a Raptor?

[markal49]

I have a feeling I know where this will land, but, just for fun, figured I'd try a poll and see what this group thinks. I have a 2024 XLT with FX4 that I have spent a little money on so far (tires, bed coating, tonneau). I test drove a Raptor a couple months ago and thought it was super fun. Not sure I want to spend $58k or whatever, but I could if I wanted to (and my wife is graciously tolerant). Instead of trading in for the Raptor, I could upgrade the XLT with new suspension, the Ford Performance tune (I have the 2.3l engine) and wheels and tires. That would be a heckuvlot cheaper than a new Raptor. But there's a shelter green Raptor available down the road. Thoughts?

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[Afsigma21]

I am going to give you my thoughts.

1. A tuned 2.3L wont be anything like the 3.0
1B Tuned 2.3 will require 91 octane most likely, the Raptor doesnt REQUIRE it
2. I believe even the rear end is different in the Raptor, not something you can probably reasonably update (3.73 vs 4.10)
3. Do you tow? Raptor has a lot less tow rating due to the suspension and weight of it.
4. Does gas mileage matter to you? You would take a big hit going to a Raptor. (This is the main reason I went Lariat FX4 instead of Raptor
5. Smiles per gallon probably Raptor>XLT

BLATB (Bottom line at the bottom, because I forgot to BLUF it)

Unless you are going to regularly off road, like a lot, an XLT FX4 with lift kits etc will likely have a lesser total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle and have a larger market at resale time.

again MY OPINIONS/THOUGHTS

 

[Highspeedplay]

Either logical thought keep the XLT add mods. the FP tune is nice, and makes it feel alot peppier but not 3.0L peppy, you use it for more every day driver and cannot offroad that much.
or

F' It drop another 30K its alot more fun but will be able to do more Off road things but gas mileage is down . You're ok with all the extra cost later on when the fun dies down and you're just driving it like a reg truck most of the time.

either way is ok.

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