Raptor as a daily driver

[LastLight]

Is it inconceivable to use your raptor as a daily driver?

What I mean is that I don't have a desert to go racing through, I don't even have any real trails to go mudding on.

Is it impractical to own a raptor if its just going to be a daily driver with an occasional drive down a dirt road.

Overkill - definitely, impractical - likely, looking cool and badass while doing so - priceless.

I want to pull the trigger today and place my order but the practical side of me is fighting me all the way to the dealer.

About to say good bye to my Tacoma.

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[JeepSRT8]

Get the Raptor and don't look back. Soon enough you will be finding places to take it and have some fun, soon those empty lots that you pass everyday will look really appealing. Dooooo it!!!!

 

[Rookie]

Just buy it. Practical is not in the dictionary for this truck. Awesome is though. If you can afford it, why not?

 

[scubasteve]

I plan on using mine as a daily driver and offroading!!

 

[RaptorWifey]

Raptors are wonderful daily drivers, we take ours everywhere....plus who knows if there is a raptor run in your future after you've gotten behind the wheel and used to it.

 

[southpaw14_2004]

I use mine as a daily driver, farm field fun, hunting truck and toy hauler. Get it and don't look back. You will love the compliments and looks you get every time you try to get out and pump gas!

 

[dfelicia]

Mine is a daily driver. The disgusted looks at get when I park next to all the Priuses at work is worth the price of gas.

 

[Big Blue]

I have used mine as a Daily Driver for the last 2 years and am still excited to jump in Big Blue everyday!

 

[goinsvt]

Lastlight,
I was just like you before I purchased mine. I bought my previous truck because it was "practical". I didn't do much offroading and just needed a small 4-door truck for stuff around the house. But I wasn't happy when I drove it. After a couple of years, I wanted something better and I bought the Raptor and have never looked back. It is pure joy every time I drive it. I use it as a daily driver and I find myself looking for trails and opportunities to go off road everyday. I never knew how much fun it would be playing in the mud as an adult. I can't say enough about how much more enjoyable it is to drive. Being practical is a good way to live your life but you need to also enjoy life along the way. Life is too short so as long as you can afford it and all your other affairs are in order, GO FOR IT!

 

[jackrook]

Raptors are a better daily driver then my girls Lexus or FRS. You'll be amazed how easy thy handle the road.

As far as practical. No. The raptor isn't a practical truck. Toyotas can off road, tow, and drive. For a lot less.

But it's the QUALITY that's different with the Raptor. When off roading, it's waaaaay smoother, capable if absorbing more. At a higher speed too. And the ability to turn OFF the road nannys is what separates the Raptor from every other truck.

On road, the heated and cooled seats are good for all seasons, the dual cameras help in more ways then you can imagine, and the built in options to play music are top notch.

Wanna be practical? Seriously. Keep driving your Toyota.

Wanna separate yourself from the group and drive a truck whose engineering is second to none??? Get a Raptor.

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