Just debating on if I want to add the Ford Raptor to my list of trucks I want to look at. I’ve always loved the Ford Raptor ever since I was a kid. I would always pick it in racing games and time the shit of it. But my thing is, are they really worth it in real life? I know some people will say yes and others will say no. But I’m just wondering if there’s better options out there besides it.
For the price of a Raptor, you could buy a Mustang and an F-150.
It really depends on what you’re using the truck for. If you do some off-roading and place a high value on acceleration, then it might be worth it. However, if you’re just driving across the city to work and back in traffic, it’s probably not worth the investment.
It’s definitely more of a clout vehicle. You could easily get a well-equipped F-150 and still have money left over. It all comes down to priorities. Sure, it would be really cool to have a Raptor, but for me, I could buy a truck, a trailer, and a dedicated off-road vehicle like an SXS or an old Jeep for the same price.
For what they are, Raptors are pretty good. However, if you’re looking to bomb across the desert, you could probably build a better version with aftermarket suspension components (like Camberg or King) for much less than the cost of a Raptor. I personally like them, but the frugal side of me would prefer to build one instead.
They’re only worth it if you want to take a pickup truck off-road or need a dose of adrenaline on the street. On pavement, they don’t drive any differently than a standard F-150.
They are luxury off-roaders with the best off-road setup of any truck on the market (yes, that includes the TRX), which is reflected in the price. The Tremor and FX4 base F-150s are also considered “off-road” trucks, but they aren’t as capable or as nice. As others have mentioned, you can find better off-road capability or luxury at a lower price, but it’s tough to find both along with a warranty that matches.
That’s kind of the point. It’s a Raptor—well-known and ubiquitous. You’re paying for the name, and everyone knows it. People in regular F-150s know it, and so do those in TRXs. You buy it to show off and flex on others.