I’m thinking about adding the Ford Raptor to my list of trucks to consider. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved the Raptor—it was my go-to in racing games. But in real life, is it really worth it? Some people say yes, some say no. I just wonder if there are better options out there.
For the price of a Raptor, you could get a Mustang and an F-150.
Don’t tempt me lol. I’d love to own a Camaro too someday.
Depends on what you plan to use it for. If you’re off-roading and want power, it’s worth it. If it’s just for city driving, probably not.
Exactly. It’s not just a badge, but it depends on your use case.
Yeah, I wouldn’t take it off-road. It’d just be my daily driver.
If you’re not going off-road, then no.
Nope, I’m not. Just a daily truck for me.
Then go for a loaded Lariat. You can level it and add bigger tires for the look while still getting decent MPG.
I’ll look into that, thanks.
I’ve had a 2014 F-150 with 263k miles, and I’m also truck shopping. For full-size, I think Ford and Ram are ahead of Toyota, Nissan, and GM. The Ram’s screen is awesome.
Yeah, I’m leaning toward Ram too. Haven’t test-driven yet, but I plan to check them all out. That big screen is sweet.
The Ram is often $6-10k less than the F-150 for similar features. Worth considering.
It’s kind of a clout vehicle. You could get a nice F-150 and still have money left for other stuff. Depends on your priorities.
If you want attention, get the Raptor. Women love them, and they’re great trucks. The Fox shocks alone are amazing, and it handles like a sports car. You’ll definitely stand out on the road.
It’s just a daily driver for me. Not much off-roading.
Then maybe go with an EcoBoost F-150. Better MPG and highway comfort.
They’re great but expensive. You could build a better off-roader for less money.
True, but Raptors come with a warranty and hold their value better.
I wouldn’t use it off-road, so not sure if it’s worth it for me.