Claims of Raptor Being Too Wide

[VelociRap]

People are just being negative and pesky, if you live in Manhattan than it is probably not the truck for you, actually living there you should use taxis and the subway
I have no problem with its size and always find corner parking spots or far away so i can use two spaces.

 

[OCMDRAPTOR]

Thanks! Has there ever been a time when you came across a parking garage that was less than 6'10" high?

I am careful about height... 7' 2" garages and your hitting the factory antenna... and we have a few low ceiling garages that I wont drive in with the Raptor but there's usually street or open area parking.

regarding width... whoever claims they're too wide should certainly not own one...

 

[Mike P]

if you love the truck, it is not a problem. people don't like wide truck like raptor they will say it is hard to park.

 

[Donovan]

People that say the truck is too wide are the following:

1. People who cant afford one
2. People who will most likely die in the apolocolpyse first
3. People who can't drive worth a ****.

 

[oxfordraptor]

Or woman...

See my other post chica!

 

[BigDinNoCo]

Thanks for the feedback- I've been careful with my cars as well, so that's not an issue. I just don't want to think twice about "if there will be a wide enough parking" whenever I feel like hitting the road.

It also depends on where you live. Some places have older (narrow) streets (New York, Boston, DC, etc) & those will make you pucker a bit. Last night I went to a Hockey game & the cones they set up felt like I was going to hit all of them on both sides. I didn't hit any & I was probably further away than I think. In construction zones I hate trying to squeeze between the concrete divider & a super slow semi.....Basically if you're worried about it now, it'll be something that will make you a bit nervous from time to time, but it's honestly not that bad. I like to park far away & do a bit of walking for peace of mind. It's been my daily driver for 3 years & here in Colorado it's awesomeness FAR outweighs it's width!

 

[K223]

It makes a fine daily driver. The size of the truck shrinks the more you drive it. The Parking aids it has should take care of any worries when that time comes. You can trust the cameras there that good and lean on the side of caution.

My wife ended up driving it several times before I started using it and she loved it. She would drive it any day I offered it to her which is not many now lol

Just have to be mindful of lower garage heights, I’m lucky my downtown garage has an extended height first floor with lots of truck parking.

Other than that it provides such a comfy ride, power on tap, really decent gas mileage, roomy as anything and looks that kill! Not many vehicles that can do as much as this machine can. It’s a marvel.

 

[EvosRaptor]

Definitely non issue for this real woman! I’ve been driving my 2018 as my sole vehicle for the last 1.5 years. It is fun watching men’s and valets’ faces when they see me a woman stepping out of it - especially when I’m wearing a short dress or stilettos, or better yet, both!!
I used to squeeze my Expedition in all sorts of tight parking spots, not really an option or wise with the Raptor. I live in Detroit. I have bumped some light fixtures in the McNamara parking structure at the airport and it is definitely overheight for some parking structures or some of their floors in neighboring Ann Arbor. Wanted to drive it once to Chicago, called hotel ahead of time and they quickly confirmed they can’t fit it. No big deal. Only time it happened. Also, just talk to your local car washes to figure out which ones can accommodate it; you will find out. Enjoy it!!

 

[Donovan]

It makes a fine daily driver. The size of the truck shrinks the more you drive it. The Parking aids it has should take care of any worries when that time comes. You can trust the cameras there that good and lean on the side of caution.

My wife ended up driving it several times before I started using it and she loved it. She would drive it any day I offered it to her which is not many now lol

Just have to be mindful of lower garage heights, I’m lucky my downtown garage has an extended height first floor with lots of truck parking.

Other than that it provides such a comfy ride, power on tap, really decent gas mileage, roomy as anything and looks that kill! Not many vehicles that can do as much as this machine can. It’s a marvel.

I drove mine ina 6' 2" garage....

my cheeks were tight the whole way in. ^^

 

[Ryan Kyte]

I daily drive mine everyday and have ran into zero issues. You have so many dang cameras that it is impossible to hit anything unless you're just being careless.