R Alternatives - What would you consider?

[Raptor Paradise]

I placed a 7.18.22 R order and was 3rd on my dealer's list, with 2 delivered to-date (they only rec'd 2 allocations for '23).

As I've waited for the last year, I've thought a lot about trying to pick the car I would actually buy at a reasonable R ADM price.

Not knocking people who jumped for ADMs, I'm just posting what I'd buy in the 135k-150k range as I've waited over the course of the last 13+ months.

In my case I'd jump for a fully loaded RS6 Avant - Wife approval (good for kiddos & family), Capable AWD, ton of fun. A lot of the boxes my R will (eventually) check!

Would be cool to see if others have done this and what would be considered...

 

[HighwaySentinel]

You will get a lot of different opinions here. Personally, audi (outside of the r8) does nothing for me. I'd be looking hard at a Nissan GT-R or GT500.

 

[GTTXRAP]

In my case I'd jump for a fully loaded RS6 Avant - Wife approval (good for kiddos & family), Capable AWD, ton of fun. A lot of the boxes my R will (eventually) check!

Except it's a station wagon anyway you cut it (albeit fast one). Don't think much could compare to an R except another truck. Now what you should do is convince your WIFE to get the RS6 Avant so she would look cool in it and you buck up for R. Now THAT would be a good combo...

 

[Raptor Paradise]

You will get a lot of different opinions here. Personally, audi (outside of the r8) does nothing for me. I'd be looking hard at a Nissan GT-R or GT500.

GTR is my personal Fav, green interior in the new ones is an incredible + for me.

My wife shot this down :*(

 

[Gator85]

A Gen 2 with a supercharged 5.0 Coyote.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

If you’re cross shopping the Raptor R, the only option is the TRX.

If you’re cross shopping fun vehicles for $150,000 you’ve got a lot more options.

 

[Space Ghost]

37 gen 3 non R or TRX then save the rest?
Doesnt seem like youre dead set on having an offroad vehicle nor a v8 based on your alternatives.

 

[1BAD454SSv2]

Other than a TRX , Goosetune 750hp package for my Gen 2 , 5.0 coyote with a whipple . Goosetune package be by far the cheapest route to get some speed equaling a TRX or R

 

[CleverGirl_]

RS6 Avant absolutely.

 

[Donovan]

I have a friend who has owned GTRs, ZL1s, 300ZXs etc.. He says his RS6 Wagon is the best thing he has owned. He is at 700wheel and says its absurd. With the capabilities of that thing, you won't be unhappy.

Do you still have your GEN 2?