Looking at a raptor 7k miles 12.7mpg

[blackrpr]

Hi all,

Looking at a raptor with 7k miles. Trip meter from the previous owner shows 6,700 miles calculated at average MPG of 12.7. This seems low for the truck. Would you consider this if buying the truck or am I off base? Wondering if the previous owner spent 7k miles beating on the powertrain or is this a fairly normal number.

Thank you!

 

[dave_g]

If possiable- go back and look at teh idle time, If it was someone who loved his remote start- that would kill the mileage- so would city driving. Trips I'll get 15-17, winter around town, lots of remote start 14ish

 

[RamseyF]

yea idle time really kills the mileage. I idle about 20% due to using it for work. office on wheels.

 

[P4SHOCAT]

Any changes in tire or wheel size?

 

[blackrpr]

Thx for the replies. Stock wheels and tires. I’m thinking lots of idle time is the culprit

 

[MrLiou168]

If living in hilly/mountainous country, that is actually not bad. If I hypermile my truck, I can get up to 17+ but normal city driving with a light foot and lots of stop signs and lights could easily push into the 11-12 range.

 

[GCATX]

What year raptor? Gen 1 I would be overjoyed.

 

[Yoshi]

My 18 gen 2 was 12.8 mpg with 9k miles on it when i sold it. All stock. About right for mostly city driving and a spirited driving. Get it.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Driving habits most likely. Buy it now and post some pictures!

 

[Donovan]

I would look at maintenance records more than the MPG. MPG have something to do with how someone took care of the vehicle.

I drive mine like I stole it so I'm at 15mpg, but oil change every 5k, etc. Baths are so so lol.... its due for diff fluid change soon though!