Ford Raptor - Feedback?

[chicane]

If you are going to see anytime off-road, this platform is the only vehicle that you can actively de-select stability controls and keep the OEM electronic locking differential engaged at any speed. That is a big player if you are going to chase. All other OEM platforms don't allow the selectability... so, in the realm of 'spirited driving'... it is the only real choice.

You will however, be lucky to see 12-14mpg on a good day.

The max effective towing/trailering is reduced to 8k... which is up from the 6k of the "Super Cab." Not a big deal if you don't plan on towing/trailering very much.

We have a few for work... and they do the job. Been in service for about five years. I haven't had any of the frame issues that a few have had. But, for an OEM out of the box... it is a platform that drives with instilling confidence. The only con in the new platform is that the EPAS isn't available with the 6.2L. Not a deal breaker by any means, but the EPAS (which I have in other Ford vehicles) sure is nice.

I priced one not too long ago for personal use, at $54,000... and that was loaded (leather, sun roof, NAV, etc)... and before applicable discounts.

Another option is to purchase an "FX4", bolt on some Fox coil overs and install a Raptor transmission controller... to have the selectability AND the towing capability of the "Max trailering" option available on the FX4. That will run about $47k loaded... $1,600 for the shocks... and about $125 for the controller.

[NOPANTS68]

Was riding in my buddy's Raptor yesterday for the first time. Sounds good, lots of power, trick looking nose etc. I couldn't bare that 11.6 mpg average he is getting though.