Raptor

Ok I got out the 2010 Raptor today for quick spin to the store. Let me tell you I love my 2016 TRD pro, but it is not close to the old Raptor.

 

So you're saying the old Raptor is a lot better than your Pro?

 

Anyone would feel giddy driving a 6.2 off-road truck. Still a Ford though.

 

The Raptor rides better, drives better, steering is still tight. It's got 135k miles. The stereo blows away whatever crap Toyota puts in. Don't get me wrong I do like the Pro. I would sell the Pro before I ever got rid of the Raptor.

 

For what it's worth your Raptor is probably better than the new version I would guess.

 

The new ones sound terrible.

 

The 6.2 does have to rock!

 

Some guy just bought a new 2018 Raptor at work. It’s a pretty damn nice looking truck. Actually I think it looks bad ass!

But, two reasons I would never buy one..
1. I’ve had two Fords and had way to many issues.
2. This is the most important to me... 70 plus thousand for a half ton truck? Hahaha. Shit, that’s probably 1000-1200 a month payment unless you stretch the terms or put a fat chunk down.

I paid around 41 for a Limited Tundra and that’s a lot easier for me to swallow.

 

38k or 78k.... I'm good

 

65,000 grand 0 interest not including taxes etc 60 months 1083 a month. If I was spending that on a car payment I would have a bad ass Lexus or some other luxury vehicle that would be fun to drive.
But, to each their own..

 

Looking good!!

 

2 Tundri make the panties undry.

 

A pro is just a SR5 with $2k suspension that fails before 100k miles

 

Pro will hold value based on just that. It’s a pro. My SR5 has better suspension but will still be an SR5.

 

I love my tundra but the pro should at least have a bypass shock in the rear like the raptor or 3.0’s front and rear. I know I know it’s gonna raise the price but still, the raptor is better off-road as far as hauling ass in the desert right off the showroom floor but.....it’s still a Ford. Looks like the new pro is still the same except for a new hood, wheels, oh well I can build my soon to be paid off tundra to be better than any raptor.

 

both trucks are beautiful! Definitely agree with above.

 

For the price of a PRO I feel like it should have more options... but like everyone is saying, a Raptor is still a Ford. No matter how much you polish it - it's still a turd.

 

I'd put that money towards a mortgage here in CA and get equity in less than a year.

 

that..they do..I had one passed me on the freeway and it sounded like a rice rocket...nope...the older 6.2L were better imo

 

Colorado is on the same path. Getting expensive out here.

 

The bumper was replaced because someone hit me...so instead of stock i did what I was gonna do anyway. Lol. The flares only$130.. rims and tires.. let's put $1500. And not lifted, Just leveled. ... So even so... let's go crazy and say $45k....

 

135k and zero problems.

 

This exactly. I came from Lexus, and was supposed to be in an Audi S7, or M5 right now. Things didn’t happen as I would’ve liked because I wasn’t expecting the first person to buy my Lexus within 3 days of listing.
Plans now are to save for an M5/S7.
I’m going to end up in a low mileage M5 and a used Tundra for nearly the cost of a new Raptor would be. It’s a no-brainer for me.
If I only had one vehicle that my be a tough choice, but I’ve always needed/wanted a fast car and lifted truck - not just one or the other.
No auto-loans for us lol.

 

Old but good

https://www.socalprerunner.com/how-to-make-your-tundra-better-than-a-raptor/

 

M5s are fast

 

Yep - that’s her. Is that yours? F10? I’d probably end up in a 2016 F10.

I love the S7, but the AWD just crushes my dreams. Really wish they did a RWD/AWD option. Sliding around on-ramps in a RWD car was always a blast.

 

I wish it was mine. It’s my friends m5. Was originally his wife’s til he crashed his m4 at Laguna Seca during a track day.
With a little more power and some technique you can get a awd sideways-ish lol