For those that went to the Darkside (TRX)

[jabroni619]

So I ordered both trucks.
Ordered the raptor 6 months before TRX, and they both arrived same week.
I went 37 PP raptor for the mere price I get through ford fleet (below msrp)
Im having regrets.
Love the new infotainment on the raptor, as well as the interior (Blue Recaro) horizontal screen is much better than TRX vertical and TRX is still analog.
Until some tuners and Aftermarket companies release some performance parts for Gen 3, its rough as my Tuned and modded gen 2 sh*t on my Gen 3.
The mirror placement on the Gen 3 is also much better than the TRX. Mirror in TRX sits more flush with driver vs lower,due to window design. TRX obstructs view until you get used to it.
The new trombone exhaust sounds amazing compared to Gen 2’s. But nothing beats a V8 and that supercharger whine.
The raptor feels much lighter, and nimble where as TRX feels like, well a TRX. Heavy SOB and you can feel it in turns. But the power is addicting.
I dont offroad, cant afford it along with my hobbies and 3 kids. So my truck is now a mall crawler and boat hauler.
So I ordered another TRX friday and will be putting the 37pp up for sale when it gets close to delivery.

I have an allocation for an R, and if I get, Ill buy. Im 4 on the list and dealer will be lucky to get 1. But the reality is dealers are going to keep their allocations to people willing pay 50k markups. Not most of us here so TRX is next best thing.

(Did consider v8 swap, but at 54k) thats more than R would cost me

You have/had a modded and tuned Gen 2.
You have a Gen 3
You have a TRX
You're ordering another TRX
You're ordering a Raptor R

And you cannot afford to off-road?

 

[Dadlife]

You have/had a modded and tuned Gen 2.
You have a Gen 3
You have a TRX
You're ordering another TRX
You're ordering a Raptor R

And you cannot afford to off-road?

Hahaha. No I only have Gen 3 now. Sold gen 2, bought gen 3
Ill sell gen 3 when trx comes and then sell trx when R comes (but prob wont ever get one)
Didnt take deliv of TRX, dealer sold for markup. Just drive my buddies from time to time.
More so the wife will kill me if im always fixing the truck. Hell when I drop it off for mods I go through an FBI style interrogation

 

[Dadlife]

So you’ll have two TRX’s?

No, dealer sold the one I ordered. They were happy I backed out, rhey got 15k over msrp. Prices here are dumb

 

[BlueOvalF22]

I was at Menards, I walked out and a TRX had parked nearby.

Walking out a couple of guys ahead and one said that raptor is badass, and he pointed to my 1G saying the bumpers and wide fiberglass made it look sick and that TRX probably won't even be running when it is over 10 years old.

 

[JG59]

I went from a Gen 2 owner, to a TRX owner back to a Gen 2 owner. The TRX is an awesome vehicle, but I just liked the Gen 2 better.

 

[Reaper308]

WOW! That’s a lot of TRX owners on a Raptor forum, interesting?

 

[Bozz]

No, dealer sold the one I ordered. They were happy I backed out, rhey got 15k over msrp. Prices here are dumb

Soooo.....did they at least send you a gift certificate for a nice dinner or cut you a part of the $15k?

 

[REMIX]

Just did a solo X-country trip like I do every summer. I pack a cooler with food and drinks and DO NOT STOP unless I have to. The Raptor's gas tank will outlast my bladder. Not including the initial fill-up, made it from SW Michigan to SW FL on one gas stop. I thought about buying a TRX beforehand and doing the trip, but decided the crappy mileage would just annoy and slow me way down. The Raptor is the best LD vehicle I've ever driven. Can one comfortably sit in and drive a TRX for 17+ hours?

 

[Nex]

Just did a solo X-country trip like I do every summer. I pack a cooler with food and drinks and DO NOT STOP unless I have to. The Raptor's gas tank will outlast my bladder. Not including the initial fill-up, made it from SW Michigan to SW FL on one gas stop. I thought about buying a TRX beforehand and doing the trip, but decided the crappy mileage would just annoy and slow me way down. The Raptor is the best LD vehicle I've ever driven. Can one comfortably sit in and drive a TRX for 17+ hours?

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Not really sure if the front seat of the tow truck is good for a 17 hour trip for most TRX owners.

 

[HOLLYWOOD 1]

Just did a solo X-country trip like I do every summer. I pack a cooler with food and drinks and DO NOT STOP unless I have to. The Raptor's gas tank will outlast my bladder. Not including the initial fill-up, made it from SW Michigan to SW FL on one gas stop. I thought about buying a TRX beforehand and doing the trip, but decided the crappy mileage would just annoy and slow me way down. The Raptor is the best LD vehicle I've ever driven. Can one comfortably sit in and drive a TRX for 17+ hours?

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712 miles to empty? WTF? I've never even hit the 600 mile club, LOL.