Ford marketing.

[SilverBolt]

It's amusing how many threads have complaints regarding Ford's lack of information on the Raptor specs. News flash, it's not by accident. They want to create an initial interest and then work you into a frenzy before they trickle small details to the consumers. Marketing 101. Create an interest in the product and elevate the interest over time. Look how many have placed orders without knowing real details. People begged for the chance to spend $50k+ for a truck they know little about. Looks like Ford's plan is quite successful.

 

[Dewserb]

Without question. I've stated this many times. Things are going just as planned, nothing has caught Ford by surprise, and they're playing this game masterfully.

 

[beemerman]

Especially when the introduce the v8 mid year.

 

[mazur]

I highly doubt that they are going to introduce a V8 for the Raptor for 2017. They may rethink things when there are so many who want the V8. But honestly, since none of us have even taken this new 3.5 ecoboost HO, we might like it with this new engine. And since a lot are worried about it sounding a little weak, you can always put in an electronic cut off valve in the exhaust. That will make it some more beefy! That is something that I might plan on doing.

 

[ovrlnd]

Especially when the introduce the v8 mid year.

Keep waiting. In 2025 when the 3rd gen comes out with it's hybrid 4-banger, then you can hold out for the V6.

 

[FordFanStan]

And they have never promised the information that is not being delivered by any date. I said this several times, people are hating on something that has not been promised lol. Then spending money on a truck they don't know the details about yet (hp/tq, 10 spd trans, interior color options, etc.).
Ford marketing are obviously pretty good at what they do and the sheep here are... well I'll leave it at that

 

[beemerman]

No waiting for me. I already have a v8. don't need the wimpy v6.

 

[ZaneMasterX]

Can we not make every single Gen 2 thread a v8 vs v6 ******** fest?

 

[beemerman]

Yes master.

 

[RAPTERRIER]

No waiting for me. I already have a v8. don't need the wimpy v6.

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