F-150 Raptors are super rare in Europe?

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I noticed how rare F-150 Raptors are over here in Europe. Anyone else spotted one?

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They barely fit on the roads here. Plus, gas prices make it tough to justify.

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Kai said:
They barely fit on the roads here. Plus, gas prices make it tough to justify.

And after taxes, they cost around 150k to 200k euros. Insane!

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Val said:

Kai said:
They barely fit on the roads here. Plus, gas prices make it tough to justify.

And after taxes, they cost around 150k to 200k euros. Insane!

They’re not officially sold in Europe. You have to import them, which adds a lot of extra costs—VAT, duty, shipping, and road-legal modifications. On top of that, you’re paying higher taxes because of the big, gas-guzzling engine. It’s not cheap at all.

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@Delaney
Check this out: Ford F-150 Raptor Baja Edition. The Baja version costs 200k euros!

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@Val
That’s a special edition, though. A regular F-150 would cost less.

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Zinn said:
@Val
That’s a special edition, though. A regular F-150 would cost less.

The V6 version is still 123k euros. Honestly, for that price, the quality doesn’t feel worth it, especially with the emissions tax. Importing cars like these makes no sense unless you’re a hardcore fan.

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@Val
True, but for people who really want an F-150, importing is the only option. I’ve only ever seen two in my life—they’re massive! They’re probably wider than buses here.

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Zinn said:
@Val
True, but for people who really want an F-150, importing is the only option. I’ve only ever seen two in my life—they’re massive! They’re probably wider than buses here.

I used to sell trucks in Michigan, and trust me, they can get even bigger. Check out something like this GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali.

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@Sully
Wow, that’s insane. I assume roads and parking spaces in the US are designed for vehicles that big? Here, parking spaces are made for cars the size of a Fiat 500.

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@Sully
Let me know if you want a custom diecast model of one of those trucks. I can make it happen!

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@Val
In Sweden, the price is about $166k equivalent for a new one. It’s wild.

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@Delaney
In 2019, a new V6 Raptor converted to EU spec was 100k euros, plus 23,500 euros in taxes. Add in road tax and expensive gas, and it’s just not practical.

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Val said:
@Delaney
In 2019, a new V6 Raptor converted to EU spec was 100k euros, plus 23,500 euros in taxes. Add in road tax and expensive gas, and it’s just not practical.

Yep, and they only come in a V6.

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Val said:

Kai said:
They barely fit on the roads here. Plus, gas prices make it tough to justify.

And after taxes, they cost around 150k to 200k euros. Insane!

In the UK, they’re around 140k pounds, not including interior conversion costs.

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I’ve driven one, and it’s an absolute beast. I hit near 90 mph on a grass airstrip in Baja mode. Smooth as glass. Also, it’s the highest jump I’ve ever seen a road-legal vehicle take—wasn’t me driving, though.

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They look amazing! I’m in Colorado, and they’re everywhere. Still, they’re one of the coolest trucks on the road.

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Peyton said:
They look amazing! I’m in Colorado, and they’re everywhere. Still, they’re one of the coolest trucks on the road.

Totally agree. I’m actually building a scale model of the crew cab version. Modifying the body, adding custom 3D-printed parts, and even fitting a panoramic roof.

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@Val
That sounds awesome! I’ve always wanted to build something like an overland Defender with all the little off-road accessories.

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Peyton said:
@Val
That sounds awesome! I’ve always wanted to build something like an overland Defender with all the little off-road accessories.

Let me know if you need parts designed or 3D printed. I’d be happy to help, or even build one on commission.