2017 Raptor at Auto Shows

[aschaeferusn]

Can't wait to see, then buy, a new Raptor. I think it looks great.

 

[Cj428]

I think they did a nice job on the rear. the exhaust is up away from the tire, the bumper is tucked in nice and tight, and the rear bed sides angle up in to the bumper perfectly. I also like the way the tailgate looks ,more modern l guess.

 

[RAPTORSV]

I thought it looked nice in person, I sure was attracting a crowd for sure.

I haven't seen it in person, only pictures. But I'm sure your right, and it does look better in person. I really hate the look of that huge piece of plastic on the end gate though, to me it's cheap looking and cheap for Ford no doubt to make.

 

[AZEngineer]

The good news is that I'm first in line with my "just over invoice" dealer and I already own a 2013 SCAB. easy to drop out of line if the new one is ugly.

BTW, I'm an amatuer photographer and a lot of the shots look like they were taken up close with a wide angle lens. That distorts the image a lot.

Here is a great video.
How Your Lens Choice Affects Your Subject's Appearance

 

[WyoStorm]

It's just really hard to improve upon perfection. Still like it though. We'll see how it looks in person and what the early owners think.

 

[cdcalaway]

I still think it needs a tt5.0L

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

gotta say I think its a step backwards aesthetically. Hopefully its drives the gen 1 prices down enough when it's released that I can afford a nice '13 or '14 with low miles and maybe forced induction.

 

[Rookie]

gotta say I think its a step backwards aesthetically. Hopefully its drives the gen 1 prices down enough when it's released that I can afford a nice '13 or '14 with low miles and maybe forced induction.

That's what I'm saying. If I like it, I'll get one. If not, I'll be able to get a first gen for much cheaper than I could now.

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[RAPTORSV]

I still think it needs a tt5.0L

That's why you don't want the 17, always wait a year or two. Original Raptor had only the 5.4 at first. If there is a big demand for a V8, Ford could always make the 5.0 an option on the 18.

 

[LekRap]

That's why you don't want the 17, always wait a year or two. Original Raptor had only the 5.4 at first. If there is a big demand for a V8, Ford could always make the 5.0 an option on the 18.

I agree! If nothing else, wait and see if there are problems with the ecoboost and hopefully they realize people want a f-ing V8 in a truck like this and give the people what they want.

Part of me is kinda happy that I am not drawn towards the looks or the motor in this new truck. Was driving along side the Mrs as she drove the Rap and seeing it driving was awesome! The new perspective seeing it driving rekindled that spark and reminded me how bad ass our current trucks are! These new trucks have a lot to live up to! I for one am thinking I'll have my current truck for a long long time!!!