I’ve been thinking about getting a Raptor for a while now. Ruby Red isn’t available in 2018 yet, but I’m willing to wait! For those who daily drive theirs, what’s the experience like? Any issues with size, gas mileage, or long-term comfort?
I feel bad for anyone in California driving the old 6.2 Raptors.
Jensen said:
I feel bad for anyone in California driving the old 6.2 Raptors.
Why’s that? I spent a week in LA and saw more Raptors there than I do in Texas.
Jensen said:
I feel bad for anyone in California driving the old 6.2 Raptors.
Why’s that? I spent a week in LA and saw more Raptors there than I do in Texas.
Gas prices in California are insane.
@Jensen
Gas prices only matter relative to your budget. If someone can afford a Raptor, they’re probably not sweating fuel costs too much.
Maxwell said:
@Jensen
Gas prices only matter relative to your budget. If someone can afford a Raptor, they’re probably not sweating fuel costs too much.
Exactly. If you’re buying a Raptor, gas mileage is probably not your biggest concern.
@Jensen
My wife daily drives an AWD 6.0 Escalade ESV in California. It takes premium. I wish it got 6.2 Raptor MPG…
Jensen said:
I feel bad for anyone in California driving the old 6.2 Raptors.
The 6.2 is the best version. The only true Raptor.
Jensen said:
I feel bad for anyone in California driving the old 6.2 Raptors.
The 6.2 is the best version. The only true Raptor.
That’s why you gotta mod it to keep up with the Gen 2, right?
I live in CA and drive my ‘17 Raptor almost daily. It’s super comfortable and easy to drive. The only issue is parking—it doesn’t fit in a lot of garages, and tight spaces are a challenge.
Highway MPG is around 16-17, and I get about 13.4 in the city. But other than the size, it’s really practical—tons of legroom, USB ports, and all the tech you need.
@Fraser
The parking and tight roads worry me a bit… but I guess worst case, I just park further away. And if semis can drive on those roads, a Raptor should be fine, right?
Zander said:
@Fraser
The parking and tight roads worry me a bit… but I guess worst case, I just park further away. And if semis can drive on those roads, a Raptor should be fine, right?
Sounds like you’ve already figured it out. I have a Gen 1 Raptor, and it’s really not as big as people make it out to be. If a semi fits, you’ll be fine.
For parking, backing into spots is usually easier. You’ll love how it drives—these things eat potholes and rough roads like they don’t exist. I also leveled mine with the mid-perch adjustment, which helps cut down nose dive while braking and cornering.
I don’t own one, but most of my friends do. Almost all of them started using it as a daily, but now they drive Rangers to work after breaking their Raptors on the weekend.
If you keep the mods simple and don’t send it too hard off-road, it makes a solid daily. Just be prepared—it’s a wide truck, and if you go with a 6.2, the MPG isn’t great.
Oh, and the Raptor Tax is real.
@Sage
Raptor Tax?
Zander said:
@Sage
Raptor Tax?
Parts for Raptors tend to be pricier than regular F-150 parts. Since people love modifying them, aftermarket stuff is also more expensive.
Zander said:
@Sage
Raptor Tax?
Parts for Raptors tend to be pricier than regular F-150 parts. Since people love modifying them, aftermarket stuff is also more expensive.
Got it. Honestly, I don’t think I’d ever mod mine—it already looks perfect to me!
@Zander
That’s fair! But depending on what kind of off-roading you plan on doing (I hope you’re planning some), you might want upgrades. Bumpers, bump stops, 37s, Deavers, maybe a bed cage for extra support. The list never really ends lol.
This will be my daily for the rest of my life.
I’ve got a ‘17 SuperCab, fully loaded (minus decals). It’s insanely comfortable for long trips—like, way more than you’d expect from a truck. And off-road? It’s a beast.
A lot of Raptor owners have other vehicles, but most still choose the Raptor for long drives. That should tell you something.
I’m at 11.5K miles and averaging 17.3 MPG. That’s with about 400 off-road miles and plenty of Sport mode driving. If I drove more conservatively, I’d probably hit 19 MPG. I only use 91/93 octane, so in reality, it’s closer to 15 MPG when factoring in fuel costs.