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Title: Ford Raptor
Post by: h2ofowlr on January 10, 2014, 06:45:29 PM: I went and test drove a Ford Raptor today. Does anyone else have one or have any pro's and con's to one other than price?
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: 762Armo on January 10, 2014, 06:51:27 PM: Don't have one, but done some research. Really can't think of why not. For me the price held me back, but I'm in love with it.
It's a factory baja set up truck. Nothing to hate, and nothing else on the market compares in my opinion.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: carlyoungs on January 10, 2014, 06:54:00 PM: It is a ford though. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: buglebuster on January 10, 2014, 06:59:38 PM: I have an 06 f150 black/ everything blacked out and theres a raptor the same in town. Everytime I see him he tries to get me to race him :dunno:. The thing sounds mean and scoots thats for sure, but soooo ugly :chuckle:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Rick on January 10, 2014, 07:00:07 PM: Get after it!

Ford Raptor jumps 90 feet! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQdlXvbWSU#)
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: washelkhunter on January 10, 2014, 07:04:53 PM: They don't come more stupid than that! :yike:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: lewy on January 10, 2014, 07:09:37 PM: Hahahaha, stupid ass
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: h2ofowlr on January 10, 2014, 07:11:14 PM: Quote from: Rick on January 10, 2014, 07:00:07 PM
Get after it!

Ford Raptor jumps 90 feet! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQdlXvbWSU#)

Wow! A $50k + rig and jumping it like that. Hope for good insurance. Only problem is the gas tank is on the passengers side. It will always list to that side depending on amount of fuel.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 10, 2014, 07:12:38 PM: "There went the airbag"
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Easy-E on January 10, 2014, 07:18:13 PM: That was worth watching twice!
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Bookworm007 on January 10, 2014, 08:46:06 PM: Looks like something that started with "Hey Bubba Watch This!" But all in all I think they are great trucks, but if you are so inclined Extreme 4x4 on spike tv built up a used F-150 to the same level of performance for half the cost. http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/XT2012-09/half-price-raptor-part-2 (http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/XT2012-09/half-price-raptor-part-2)
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: raydog on January 11, 2014, 07:52:40 PM: Ram Runners eat raptors for breakfast.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: sebek556 on January 11, 2014, 08:00:29 PM: Quote from: raydog on January 11, 2014, 07:52:40 PM
Ram Runners eat raptors for breakfast.
umm no, been tested many times. Raptor wins http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNJdILE5T_NE&ei=5BLSUqrQHdfCoAT1poHAAQ&usg=AFQjCNFpVwYE12zvcXZ4FxFqAkELNA2VSw&bvm=bv.59026428,d.cGU (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNJdILE5T_NE&ei=5BLSUqrQHdfCoAT1poHAAQ&usg=AFQjCNFpVwYE12zvcXZ4FxFqAkELNA2VSw&bvm=bv.59026428,d.cGU)
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: deereman on January 11, 2014, 08:02:13 PM: I have always been a ford owner. I have a Raptor that I use for my farm truck. Does everything I expected it too and still gets better fuel economy than my last f150. The suspension really shines at high speed, otherwise it drives just like a regular 1/2 ton. They are a lot of $$ but I believe I will get a great trade in price for it. I have two friends who have already traded theirs off and both got high $ for them. I believe they will be cheaper to run than a standard truck.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: jackelope on January 11, 2014, 08:22:38 PM: Hope you don't ever have to replace a shock on one. Holy crap they're expensive. Other than that, nothing typically bad about them that I've seen other than mpg's. I have a customer who has a Hennessy Velociraptor. Now we're talking.
:yike:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Special T on January 11, 2014, 08:33:04 PM: I was in the office when my brother in law took possession of his raptor. The sales man that delivered it told us a story about a farmer that bought a truck from him. 30 min after the farmer picked it up he called the salesman back and told him (the salesman) "I just jumped this thin 5 feet in the air at 50mph and it landed like a dream. Tell anyone who wants one they do EVERYTHING they say they will do in the commercials."

These trucks are a production line off road racing truck. If you can hang with the price, you WON'T be disappointed with the performance... Guaranteed. ;)
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Kola16 on January 11, 2014, 08:50:53 PM: I don't know about its performance, but if it doesn't exceed your expectations you will at least look awesome in this truck :chuckle: I am in love with the looks of this truck :drool:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: raydog on January 11, 2014, 09:10:09 PM: Quote from: sebek556 on January 11, 2014, 08:00:29 PM
Quote from: raydog on January 11, 2014, 07:52:40 PM
Ram Runners eat raptors for breakfast.
umm no, been tested many times. Raptor wins http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNJdILE5T_NE&ei=5BLSUqrQHdfCoAT1poHAAQ&usg=AFQjCNFpVwYE12zvcXZ4FxFqAkELNA2VSw&bvm=bv.59026428,d.cGU (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNJdILE5T_NE&ei=5BLSUqrQHdfCoAT1poHAAQ&usg=AFQjCNFpVwYE12zvcXZ4FxFqAkELNA2VSw&bvm=bv.59026428,d.cGU)
Raptor vs. Ram Runner: Head to Head (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ink77nR3ElU#ws) try watching one with actual action.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: raydog on January 11, 2014, 09:12:29 PM: I will say that the ram runner isn't as good on road but really takes off on the dirt.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 11, 2014, 09:21:40 PM: Quote from: h2ofowlr on January 10, 2014, 06:45:29 PM
I went and test drove a Ford Raptor today. Does anyone else have one or have any pro's and con's to one other than price?

It's not a diesel.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 12, 2014, 05:01:36 PM: Looks like compensation for something
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: barracuda163 on January 12, 2014, 05:15:04 PM: No first hand experience but a friend of mine drove hers off a small drop off... And the raptor went into crash mode and had to be taken back to the dealer to have the restraint devices replaced... At a couple thousand dollars. Not covered under warranty. But I looked the truck over several times soon after she got it and seemed to have very high grade suspension components like Cast aluminum a arms up front and just a general clean, well planned design. To buy one and step into a fully setup off road truck I think is the way to go.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: ollie on January 12, 2014, 09:06:25 PM: You could always go semi DIY and design and build something else for a fraction of the cost in some cases. Best part is its unique to your style.
http://camburg.com/photos/truck-photogallery/ (http://camburg.com/photos/truck-photogallery/)
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: YoteSlayer61 on January 12, 2014, 09:23:36 PM: That was awesome but oh my hell what a moron what did you think was going to happen??
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 13, 2014, 08:11:46 AM: That was an awesome jump! But man what a *censored*.
The biggest downfall of the Raptor is its payload. There really not setup to be a real cargo hauling truck. More of a racer. And there are alot of performance mods you can trade up to. Like 850 horse power and twin air shock suspension.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Rick on January 13, 2014, 08:34:08 AM: Quote from: barracuda163 on January 12, 2014, 05:15:04 PM
To buy one and step into a fully setup off road truck I think is the way to go.

Maybe if your idea of offroading is high speed Baja style.

Other than it being 4WD,a Raptor would be just about worthless to me.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 13, 2014, 08:42:29 AM: Talked to couple old co-workers from my L.E.O. days and majority of them drive the raptors as theirduty vehicles amd they havemt voiced any complaints amd couple of them drive their patrol vehicles in all kimds of offroad places. Other than being a ford I ddon't see a problem, other than being a ford. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 13, 2014, 08:50:43 AM: I believe I remember there payload only being 600 pounds???? Thats enough for me to call it a toy, not a truck.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: bracer40 on January 13, 2014, 08:58:40 AM: That video reminds me of the old redneck joke: You know you're a redneck when you have dead relatives whose last words were "hey watch this!"
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: WoodlandShooter on January 13, 2014, 11:32:21 AM: I saw a Raptor in action once ...was about 200 miles south of San Ignacio when I was pre-running back in 2010...

They are a cool truck, but a little hyped up..they don't handle whoops all that well...start to swap out at about 15 MPH in truck whoops...FYI, truck whoops are big nasty 3 feet deep and about 15 feet across.

If ya get one, have fun!!! just remember...you will need to dump some significant cash into it to get it to run well at anything over 20 MPH in whoops...they are NOT a race rig!!
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: h2ofowlr on January 13, 2014, 08:13:23 PM: How are they for towing? I saw a few comments that they weren't tow rigs. But are the equivalent to what a standard F-150 would pull?
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 13, 2014, 08:37:00 PM: I hope he had fun--I don't know how many airbags went off, but it's a MINIMUM $1000.00 each to replace them! :mor:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 13, 2014, 08:40:04 PM: Quote from: h2ofowlr on January 13, 2014, 08:13:23 PM
How are they for towing? I saw a few comments that they weren't tow rigs. But are the equivalent to what a standard F-150 would pull?

They have the power to pull for sure. But with a light payload your tongue weight has to be very low. I know on fast and loud they were towing there car trailers with one.
Title: Ford Raptor
Post by: jackelope on January 13, 2014, 08:57:14 PM: They have the same payload that any half ton truck should have. 1030 pounds.
The Supercrew-spec Raptor features a 1,030-pound payload capacity and a 8,000-pound towing capacity, up 100 and 2,000 pounds, respectively, from the Raptor SuperCab.
http://m.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/ford/f-150-svt-raptor-supercrew/
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: follow maggie on January 13, 2014, 09:23:10 PM: Wow. $50 grand just put in the trash
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Caseyd on January 13, 2014, 09:31:00 PM: He just bought a Kirby....no more truck :chuckle:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Special T on January 13, 2014, 11:03:46 PM: they will tow a car trailer with a car on it with out to much trouble. :twocents:
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on January 14, 2014, 05:06:54 AM: Saw one in action at Potholes in the dunes, was quite impressed. I know the guy and he bought it for running his farm as well.
Title: Re: Ford Raptor
Post by: swanny on January 14, 2014, 09:36:22 AM: The little yellow grill lights look pretty cool. :P