Been waiting for a V8 Raptor since 2015. Sucks about Raptor R's fate

[Johndeere99]

Same here… been waiting since 2017 when I get my first gen 2. Traded it for a profit after 40k miles for a TRX (big mistake) and then jumped into another gen 2 just to carry my to the Raptor R. The R got pushed out at least a year so I got a gen 3…. I’m seeing a pattern here… Hopefully the R comes in Q3 2022!

You've got more faith than a catholic nun! But that's a good thing, I hope they get around to making the R too.
But I have no Faith.

 

[Raptorial]

What are all the "I need v8 sound" guys going to do if it's a 1200hp EV?

 

[GordoJay]

What are all the "I need v8 sound" guys going to do if it's a 1200hp EV?

They're going to get their asses handed to them.

 

[Donovan]

If the R wont make it;

Someone do something about it... give us a $8-15,000k option to upgrade the Gen2 with a v8 platform that can produce 700RWHP.

And thanks, before my ducking tranny goes. I can feel the issues in 5th and 6th already.

 

[smurfslayer]

been waiting since 2017 when I get my first gen 2. Traded it for a profit after 40k miles for a TRX (big mistake) and then jumped into another gen 2 just to carry my to the Raptor R

If it’s not too much drama, why was the TRX a mistake?

 

[Mars911red]

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I don't think shampoo will take care of what you would get, probably need to "See a Dr and get rid of it".

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[goblues38]

I don't know how true any of those reasons are, but I have been waiting for a new V8 Raptor since 2015. After I heard that the 2nd gen was coming with a 3.5L EB, I went with a 2018 F150 to hold me over till a V8 Raptor came along.

LOL...the 3.5 EB v6 is better than the Ford V8 in every measurable category..... your loss.

Even if they actually make a Raptor "ARE" ...... the cost + ADM + collector car mark up will make it a $150,000 truck version of a GT40. I doubt many on this board have that kind of bank.

With exception of 0-100 pulls on pavement. The gen 2 and Gen 3 raptor are better than the Dodge. All the extra HP the dodge has is just making up for the extra 2,000 pounds that truck has to carry around.

 

[MrLiou168]

If it’s not too much drama, why was the TRX a mistake?

No drama, just disappointment... materials and design are top notch and quality is where the TRX falls very short of the Ford product. Besides feeling 8000lbs heavier, the factory "forgot" to put the bolt and nut in to hold the 5th shock absorber in, and it came down and tore up the driveshaft. And you know the wire harness that runs up and down the frame rails? Well, they "forgot" to secure that as well. Then there was the missing hardware to hold my front suspension to the truck. 1/2 the nuts were missing on the FL strut tower. Yikes... I had enough and when the local Porsche dealer offered $30k more than I paid, I threw them the keys!

 

[smurfslayer]

Sorry that happened, but glad you made lemonade out the lemons so to speak.

Still... all that heartache might be worth it if you can get the truck WITHOUT A MOONROOF. Just sayin’

;-)

 

[Raptorial]

LOL...the 3.5 EB v6 is better than the Ford V8 in every measurable category..... your loss.

Even if they actually make a Raptor "ARE" ...... the cost + ADM + collector car mark up will make it a $150,000 truck version of a GT40. I doubt many on this board have that kind of bank.

With exception of 0-100 pulls on pavement. The gen 2 and Gen 3 raptor are better than the Dodge. All the extra HP the dodge has is just making up for the extra 2,000 pounds that truck has to carry around.

I agree completely. I love how nimble the Raptor feels. TRX is cool, but I'll stick with the OG with over a decade of R&D behind it.

Edit: The Rap also looks a hell of a lot better. This is not subjective, but factual. So it can't be disputed.