Ford Raptor R vs Ram TRX

[smurfslayer]

The Raptor is exclusive to start, so isn’t the TRX. Aside from dealer markups- which are not always the case but did effect not only “base” raptors but also used ones Gen2 & Gen1 - and shouldn’t be used for a fair “comparison”

so what is a fair comparison?

A base G-wagon is down 280+hp & 190tq compared to a Raptor R lol

LOL is right! Mercs? On a truck forum? c’mon man....

how can you call 700hp/640tq (& I believe it’s underrated tbh) out of 5.2 liters not impressive

It’s impressive. Is anyone saying it’s not impressive?

The Raptor is a much more complete design & much more purpose built & that will show off-road & over repeated use in general I’d expect the Raptor-R would age more gracefully than a TRX given similar use.

I can see this.

if you wanna run in AWD The Raptor is the only truck on the road w/ a bespoke T-case that truly allows for the closest thing you can get to true “AWD w/ a button”

Fair point.

Not sure what something is “worth” - only worth what the market will bear. But if you’re asking whether a Raptor-R (or TRX for that matter) is “worth” $100-$110k when you can get a G550 for $140k

True about the market, at least with the market we currently have.
again... G550. Why?

 

[TheTeej]

what, you wouldn’t compare two completely different vehicles built for
different purposes? We’ve reached the point where folks are using the top priced Mercedes’ suv model to justify the cost of a ford truck lol

 

[Rated R]

again... G550. Why?

Because...Baller

 

[jeanco]

Try to drive a Raptor in L.A.?
prefer a G wagon.............

 

[Rated R]

Try to drive a Raptor in L.A.?
prefer a G wagon.............

And then you get carjacked...fun times

 

[GCATX]

Old #7, all day, every day over GB, possibly the most overrated, and definitely overpriced spirit on the market.

So you'd rather have a TRX then?

For the record, I've never purchased Garrison Brothers. I did taste some when I toured the distillery though. It tasted like booze, that's all I know about it. That and it's too much $$ for my medicine.

 

[melvimbe]

So you'd rather have a TRX then?

For the record, I've never purchased Garrison Brothers. I did taste some when I toured the distillery though. It tasted like booze, that's all I know about it. That and it's too much $$ for my medicine.

You just reminded me. I need to stop by the 'pharmacy' on my way home from work tonight.

 

[smurfslayer]

You just reminded me. I need to stop by the 'pharmacy' on my way home from work tonight.

pick up some Old Forester 1920 (prohibition style). For medicinal purposes ;-)

 

[melvimbe]

pick up some Old Forester 1920 (prohibition style). For medicinal purposes ;-)

We'll see. I tend to stick with the cheap stuff when it comes to alcohol. If I buy something and don't like it, I've wasted my money. If I buy and like it, I'll probably have to start buying more of it. It's not a "buy once, cry once" situation. I just want good reliable transportation.

 

[jbtrxnj]

I think y’all missed my point. A Raptor R is MSRP $110, but you can’t touch it for less than $140k. I was asking the question as to why I would consider spending $140k for a Raptor R. If the reality is Raptor R = $110, TRX = $105… it’s 6 of one and half a dozen of the other…

TRX vs a 3rd Gen Raptor… I’ll take TRX all day long… that’s just my opinion…

It’s the absurd markup on the R that really befuddles me.