I’m about to get a pretty nice raise and some back pay at work, and I really love how the Raptor looks. Anyone here daily drive theirs? How’s the reliability? And is the gas mileage as bad as people say, or is it manageable?
It’s definitely not as fuel-efficient as a regular truck. The ‘Raptor tax’ is real, and there’s no way around it. If you’re looking for good MPG, this ain’t it.
Avery said:
It’s definitely not as fuel-efficient as a regular truck. The ‘Raptor tax’ is real, and there’s no way around it. If you’re looking for good MPG, this ain’t it.
Fair enough. Just trying to get an idea of whether I’m gonna be spending my whole paycheck on gas lol.
@Firth
I get 16 MPG, so honestly, it’s not terrible.
@Firth
Same here, 16 MPG no matter how I drive. And mine’s tuned too.
You buy it because it’s awesome, and you never look back. Totally unnecessary but totally worth it. Just use premium gas, change the oil, rotate the tires every 5k miles, and hope for the best. Enjoy the ride!
@Ari
Exactly!
@Ari
Haha, ‘hope for the best’… if you know, you know.
Sam said:
@Ari
Haha, ‘hope for the best’… if you know, you know.
Everyone I know who owns one loves it and hasn’t had major issues. But yeah, you read some of the horror stories, and it’s a gamble. Keeping up with maintenance is key, like with any truck.
@Ari
100% agreed.
I don’t have a ‘23, but I daily drive my ‘18 every day!
I used mine as a daily for a while. Got a ‘19 with 49k miles now. But I got a Raptor R allocation two years ago and just heard today that it’s finally going into production in two weeks. Super hyped!
If you’re buying a Raptor, you can’t be worried about gas mileage. Just enjoy the ride and don’t hold back!
Marlowe said:
If you’re buying a Raptor, you can’t be worried about gas mileage. Just enjoy the ride and don’t hold back!
Exactly.
My 2022 37 is my daily.
Cedar said:
My 2022 37 is my daily.
Same here!
Cedar said:
My 2022 37 is my daily.
What do you spend on gas weekly? I just got a 2023 37 PP two weeks ago, but I live in a small town, so no long commutes. Plus, I work from home.
Cedar said:
My 2022 37 is my daily.
What do you spend on gas weekly? I just got a 2023 37 PP two weeks ago, but I live in a small town, so no long commutes. Plus, I work from home.
Around town, I get 12 MPG, and gas is over $5 a gallon here. Sooo, I might not be the best person to ask lol.
I’m in the same boat. Just can’t find one within 150 miles of me.
I daily my ‘23 with 35s. No highway driving, and I still get around 14-15 MPG when I’m not off-roading.