After owning my 23 Raptor in Code Orange for 11 months, I decided to ceramic coat it myself using C-Quartz.
It has just over 10,000 miles on it. Ultimately it took one wash, then extensive tar removal, then a second wash and then it was necessary to clay bar it. About 18 hours of prep...
There are two advantages to black. One is that a Raptor is beautiful in black when clean, the second is that you now have a new part time job keeping it that way. Enjoy!
Unfortunately there isn't a way to avoid I-70 on the way back to Denver unless you have another 3 hours to burn by taking 61N to 36W into CO. It's especially busy between St. Louis and KC.
Lots of rocks get thrown and windshields and paint chipped. Ask me how I know! I've made the trip...
I was the opposite of you. I bought one (and paid extra for) the moonroof which I did not want to get the color (Code Orange) I did want.
I rarely use the moonroof either forgetting I have it or closing it to avoid the heat or sunlight in my eyes.
I had a 2019 that I sold a few years ago which I should have kept longer. After regretting selling it I picked up a 2023 in Code Orange last June.
The 2023 is a noticeable improvement in ride comfort and low end power. Nice improvements with the screen and interior as well. The B&O system...
Welcome. I've had three different 911's and two Raptors. Truthfully I have more fun in my 2023 CO Raptor.
Too many crappy roads where I live and so I worry about damaging the undercarriage or wheels on a low slung car
I still have a Boxster Spyder which I enjoy driving (carefully) on the...
Ground clearance is noticeably reduced with mud flaps. Presumably higher than average truck ground clearance is desired by most Raptor owners so flaps can be self defeating.
I chose to have paint protection film (PPF) put on my rockers and part of the way up my doors to help with rock chips. .
I called my Ford dealer (Interstate Ford in Dacono, CO). I gave him the service action reference #13033 and he could not find it in their system.
My truck was built this April 23rd. I'm wanting to know why March 29th is the production cut off date for the wheel retro fit.
Does anyone here...
Does anyone here know why March 29th, 2023 is the production cut off date for the heated steering wheel retro fit?
My Raptor was built 4-23 so I am wondering why it does not qualify.
It seems plausible to me that at least a substantial portion of the extra $30k increase in the last edition TRX can be justified in Stellantis's mind by what Raptor R's are selling for.
I'm in the mountains in Colorado. Due to the high elevation octane is lower by 2 points. I use the highest that's available which is often only 89. Gas costs more up high too.
87 = 85 here
89 = 87 here
93 = 91 here
Congratulations to you and welcome to the forum.
I bought my second Raptor (2023) two months ago after selling my 2019 back in 2021 (a mistake).
I think Raptor's are the best pickup on the market far and away, unless you are regularly towing heavy loads and need a HD truck.
Sorry for your vacation nightmare. New vehicles have become so complex that one just can't completely trust them anymore.
I hope you get back on the road asap.
Trade it in on a Raptor that hasn't been smoke in.
I'm very sensitive to cigarette (or most other types) smoke. Once it gets in porous materials it never comes completely out in my experience.
Deodorizers do not work and just add their own smell over the stink.
I hope you find a way to...
I have BFG All Terain KO2's on both my 23 Raptor and my 15 Jeep Rubicon. There are other very good tires out there but these have always been the standard others aim to equal or surpass.
Edit: There may be a replacement for the KO2 coming soon in the KO3.
I've had my 2023 Raptor for just one month.
I've had my 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder since 2011.
I haven't had my Spyder out for a drive since I bought the Raptor.
It was a beautiful day here in the mountains so I took it out. It's so small and maneuverable it feels like a go-kart compared...
I'm glad that Ford did not rest on their laurels with the Gen 3 3.5L high performance motor.
It may not be as sexy as a big V8 but I think the latest version of this engine is under rated and pretty impressive.
What little guilt I feel for buying a Raptor is now assuaged by it's better mpg (at...
I thought I read somewhere that the Gen 3 motor, although rated for the same for torque and horsepower, was retuned to deliver the torque at lower rpm's.
Is this true? If so would it explain an improvement in mileage (about 1.5-2 mpg) in favor of my Gen 3 over my Gen 2?
Are there any other...
When I read the title of your post I was expecting "high mileage" Gen 3 Raptors to be closer to 100k miles, not a top of 65k miles.
Look for the cleanest one you can preferably with some warranty left on it and buy it.
Another point in the used Raptor's favor is that depreciation on it will...
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