2017 Ford Raptor

[ShakeDown]

Anyone excited about the new Rap? Any SVT drivers out there?

(I like the Avalanche Gray if you can't tell

 

[connor_in]

 

[ShakeDown]

2017 Ford Raptor

Suppose you were never taught the whole "If you have nothing nice to say..." adage.

Sorry... Thought this was America.



Prolly drives a Prius

 

[connor_in]

Suppose you were never taught the whole "If you have nothing nice to say..." adage.

Sorry... Thought this was America.



Prolly drives a Prius

Duuuude...it's called a Raptor. It reminded me of the car commercial in Robocop that featured a dinosaur. I proudly get 14 mpg out of my 17 year old car.

 

[woolybug25]

Base price over $50k!!!

Truck prices are getting out of hand.

I'll probably buy one in a couple years.

 

[Irish YJ]

Very excited about it. Massive overhaul from the prior Raptor. Will likely wait till 2018 to ensure any bugs are worked out. Great gains in MPG. Have been weighing it against a few other choices in different classes, but still keep comping back to the Raptor.

 

[Irish YJ]

Base price over $50k!!!

Truck prices are getting out of hand.

I'll probably buy one in a couple years.

I think base is around 60. The dealer said the typical package they sell will be around 69. Already have a ton of pre-orders without even knowing the actual price....

 

[woolybug25]

I think base is around 60. The dealer said the typical package they sell will be around 69. Already have a ton of pre-orders without even knowing the actual price....

Car and Driver has them trying to keep it between $50k-$53k. Not sure if they're wrong or what, that's just what the Google machine says.

$69k is too much too.

 

[blueNDgold44]

Truck prices are getting ridiculous. All the grocery getters are making it nearly impossible to buy a work truck for a reasonable price.

 

[ACamp1900]

What's so special about this particular truck?? (honest, curious question)

 

[Irish YJ]

Car and Driver has them trying to keep it between $50k-$53k. Not sure if they're wrong or what, that's just what the Google machine says.

$69k is too much too.

I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT! I want one lol. That (50-53) might be for the standard or king cab option. I'm wanting the crew cab, so we might be talking apples/oranges. Any of the upper crew cab 4x4 options (plat, limited, king ranch, etc). are 60s. I'd likely upsize the tires a bit (not sure yet what they will come with, but doubt it's 35s) lights, wheels, and add automatic step.

 

[Irish YJ]

What's so special about this particular truck?? (honest, curious question)

Drives like 4x4 Ferrari IMHO. Incredible power/speed, crazy suspension, etc.. The new model coming out has the eco boost, upgraded suspension, aluminum body, and great improvement in MPG. And it simply looks badass.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

I would never have any practical use for a truck of this magnitude, but would buy in a second if the monies were there. I would honestly rather have a kickass truck than a Ferrari.

 

[Irish YJ]

I would never have any practical use for a truck of this magnitude, but would buy in a second if the monies were there. I would honestly rather have a kickass truck than a Ferrari.

Dude, everyone has to go grocery shopping!

 

[BGIF]

I would never have any practical use for a truck of this magnitude, but would buy in a second if the monies were there. I would honestly rather have a kickass truck than a Ferrari.

The Ferrari would probably cost you annually about the price of YJ's dream truck. Besides what's the fun of owning a Ferrari and driving at 25 mph.

 

[ShakeDown]

Anyone that tells you they know MSRP right now is full of it imo. Final specs aren't even out yet. I've seen estimates everywhere from 46k to upwards of 70k for a fully loaded '17.

I get email updates from Ford so when I know you'll know

Also, one of my patients is one of the biggest Ford dealers in the Tampa Area... He says he doesn't know squat.

 

[ShakeDown]

Really excited to see the final numbers on this truck in terms of HP, torque, and MPG. Ford is changing the game right now with aluminum and a twin turbo 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

So. Excited.

 

[IrishInFl]

Base price over $50k!!!

Truck prices are getting out of hand.

I'll probably buy one in a couple years.

I got a friend who bought a new Silverado for $55k. He did that before owning a house. I think my friend's kinda dumb.

 

[ShakeDown]

I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT! I want one lol. That (50-53) might be for the standard or king cab option. I'm wanting the crew cab, so we might be talking apples/oranges. Any of the upper crew cab 4x4 options (plat, limited, king ranch, etc). are 60s. I'd likely upsize the tires a bit (not sure yet what they will come with, but doubt it's 35s) lights, wheels, and add automatic step.

Stock 35's homie! BFG T/A K02 specifically designed for the new Raptor, to be precise.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

As a Ford shareholder hell yea I'm excited!

Don't think that's what you meant though.....

 

[GoldenDomer]

If I was in the market for a new truck, I'd be licking my lips. Beautiful truck.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Drives like 4x4 Ferrari IMHO. Incredible power/speed, crazy suspension, etc.. The new model coming out has the eco boost, upgraded suspension, aluminum body, and great improvement in MPG. And it simply looks badass.

And what, pray tell, does this afford the consumer? Surely there is some actual benefit outside of 'bragging rights'?

I harbor no resentment to people who get geeked out about cars, it's just a phenomenon that's never resonated with me.

 

[FearTheBeard]

Is the aluminum body a good or bad thing? It seems like its be nice being able to reduce the weight so much and id assume it holds up pretty well with normal wear and tear but i havent driven one. I know some people who dont have too much confidence in the aluminum bodies

 

[woolybug25]

And what, pray tell, does this afford the consumer? Surely there is some actual benefit outside of 'bragging rights'?

I harbor no resentment to people who get geeked out about cars, it's just a phenomenon that's never resonated with me.

Driving around fast on the dunes, tearing through two tracks and plowing through snow. Man stuff.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Driving around fast on the dunes, tearing through two tracks and plowing through snow. Man stuff.

Ah, that explains why I never really got it.

 

[Irish YJ]

And what, pray tell, does this afford the consumer? Surely there is some actual benefit outside of 'bragging rights'?

I harbor no resentment to people who get geeked out about cars, it's just a phenomenon that's never resonated with me.

I personally just like 4wds and getting a little sideways sometimes. Or, just knowing I can. Man stuff, like Wooly says. Got a Sahara Unlimited on 35s, a restored 93yj jacked up, and currently restoring a 91F150 longbed on 35s.

Is the aluminum body a good or bad thing? It seems like its be nice being able to reduce the weight so much and id assume it holds up pretty well with normal wear and tear but i havent driven one. I know some people who dont have too much confidence in the aluminum bodies

Got a buddy with one now. He aint skeered.

Stock 35's homie! BFG T/A K02 specifically designed for the new Raptor, to be precise.

ah thanks man. just gave me a

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Spend a few bucks more and upgrade to the velociraptor.

 

[goldandblue]

Really excited to see the final numbers on this truck in terms of HP, torque, and MPG. Ford is changing the game right now with aluminum and a twin turbo 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

So. Excited.

3.5.... Weak sauce..... Give me a super charged 5.7 or bigger any day... Who really gives a shit about mpg when buying a $70,000 performance truck....

In the great words of vin diesel..... "There's no replacement for displacement"

 

[woolybug25]

3.5.... Weak sauce..... Give me a super charged 5.7 or bigger any day... Who really gives a shit about mpg when buying a $70,000 performance truck....

In the great words of vin diesel..... "There's no replacement for displacement"

Well, for one, if you tow lighter loads long distances. Like a drift boat or a dirtbike trailer.

I have a V6 ecoboost FX1 and it there isn't anything in my life I need a 5.7 for. It certainly isn't going to help me get down skinny backwoods two-tracks any better and it is still economical enough to be my daily driver.

 

[ShakeDown]

3.5.... Weak sauce..... Give me a super charged 5.7 or bigger any day... Who really gives a shit about mpg when buying a $70,000 performance truck....

In the great words of vin diesel..... "There's no replacement for displacement"

I definitely feel ya, but this thing is going to put out upwards of 450 ft lbs of torque.

And that gets ME torqued.