I Think Ford Might Lose The Battle

[GordoJay]

When I’m in the market for a new truck, it won’t be exclusively looking at Raptors...

Oh hell no. I learned that lesson thirty years ago. Whoever has the best truck when I need a truck gets my business.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

There's enough of a market for pick-ups to satisfy the output of both Ford and Dodge, Ford isn't losing anything. Less and less "cars" are being produced, it's all about SUV's and Pick-up Trucks in North America. You internet warriors claiming Dodge is winning over Ford probably live in your Mommy's basement still, we know @BambiKiller does, lol.

 

[BambiKiller]

Agree they lost this round. But the Raptor has been out a lot longer than the TRX. So naturally there will be more content in a forum like that

I know. My point still stands. 3k+ threads of issues. People in glass houses and all that

 

[BambiKiller]

There's enough of a market for pick-ups to satisfy the output of both Ford and Dodge, Ford isn't losing anything. Less and less "cars" are being produced, it's all about SUV's and Pick-up Trucks in North America. You internet warriors claiming Dodge is winning over Ford probably live in your Mommy's basement still, we know @BambiKiller does, lol.

Funny. I was in your moms “basement” just the other day…..

 

[DyLivn]

I ordered a 22 TRX 4 weeks ago at $9,200 off sticker, but I am still considering a Raptor. Unfortunately finding a dealer that will let me order a 22 at MSRP hasn’t panned out yet.

To the OP point, trying to buy a Raptor has left a lot to be desired. I am impressed with what RAM did on the TRX. They aren’t allowing dealers to place stock orders, but rather it has to be a customer order with name and address. I think this is driving a lot of the deals we are seeing because dealers know some of these people will back out and that means they then have a truck they can sell on the lot for whatever they want.

Also surprised by the continued ignorance here about RAMs being junk. I would agree with this if you go back 5 years or so, but the last 4 years has seen a dramatic improvement and they lead all the quality studies. Currently in a 2018 F150 and let me tell you it has left a lot to be desired in the quality department. Way too many issues and trips to the dealer for a truck that has done 30k miles. I can’t even remember how many recalls my truck has had at this point.

 

[mchurch0211]

Ford is not losing any battle! They are leading the pack to the future. Here very soon we will see a major transistor to electric. Look around the new hummer and the lightning coming soon. A Ford truck will always be in my garage end of story. Ram is owned by stellantis/fiat (Italian’s). Time will tell how the TuRdX holds up. Also it looks just like a rebel very generic. Have yet to hear anyone say “look at that TuRdX it looks so cool” Every time I see a TuRdX I have to do a double take to see if it is rebel.

 

[G-Train]

I ordered a 22 TRX 4 weeks ago at $9,200 off sticker, but I am still considering a Raptor. Unfortunately finding a dealer that will let me order a 22 at MSRP hasn’t panned out yet.

To the OP point, trying to buy a Raptor has left a lot to be desired. I am impressed with what RAM did on the TRX. They aren’t allowing dealers to place stock orders, but rather it has to be a customer order with name and address. I think this is driving a lot of the deals we are seeing because dealers know some of these people will back out and that means they then have a truck they can sell on the lot for whatever they want.

Also surprised by the continued ignorance here about RAMs being junk. I would agree with this if you go back 5 years or so, but the last 4 years has seen a dramatic improvement and they lead all the quality studies. Currently in a 2018 F150 and let me tell you it has left a lot to be desired in the quality department. Way too many issues and trips to the dealer for a truck that has done 30k miles. I can’t even remember how many recalls my truck has had at this point.

Sorry to hear that. ram won the motortrend truck of the year 3 years in a row so they are doing something right. I am not sure how they are holding up a few years in. That has always been the problem.

 

[mchurch0211]

lol @ motor-trend they also said the Honda Civic is the best car on the road for 2021 what a joke. They must see what manufacturer pays them the most to win. All about the money. Also

2021 Ford F-150 Named North American Truck Of The Year​

???
Wonder why north American did not vote ram? Hmm

 

[GTTXRAP]

I ordered a 22 TRX 4 weeks ago at $9,200 off sticker, but I am still considering a Raptor. Unfortunately finding a dealer that will let me order a 22 at MSRP hasn’t panned out yet.

To the OP point, trying to buy a Raptor has left a lot to be desired. I am impressed with what RAM did on the TRX. They aren’t allowing dealers to place stock orders, but rather it has to be a customer order with name and address. I think this is driving a lot of the deals we are seeing because dealers know some of these people will back out and that means they then have a truck they can sell on the lot for whatever they want.

Also surprised by the continued ignorance here about RAMs being junk. I would agree with this if you go back 5 years or so, but the last 4 years has seen a dramatic improvement and they lead all the quality studies. Currently in a 2018 F150 and let me tell you it has left a lot to be desired in the quality department. Way too many issues and trips to the dealer for a truck that has done 30k miles. I can’t even remember how many recalls my truck has had at this point.

So reading between lines...you are soured because you weren't smart enough to get a MSRP deal. Thought well I'll get a TRX at $9200 off to show them. Imagine the trade in on that thing a year from now. Oooffff. Well enjoy it.

 

[G-Train]

lol @ motor-trend they also said the Honda Civic is the best car on the road for 2021 what a joke. They must see what manufacturer pays them the most to win. All about the money. Also

2021 Ford F-150 Named North American Truck Of The Year​

???
Wonder why north American did not vote ram? Hmm

For sure but Ford won it for years and it is an added line in commercials to bring in the gullible.