Raptor sales cutting into Lariat & Platinum sales?

[PEZ]

Yesterday, before ordering my Raptor, I drove a Lariat with a 6.2 and all the options. I think it was $51k or so. That got me thinking, who would buy one of those editions, when they could have the Raptor for the same or less? I gotta think that the prices will increase significantly in 2012 for the Raptors with the way they are selling!

 

[warrior]

some people like a blinged out rig w/o all the stuff they wont use.

 

[whtrapta]

Like the ability to jump and fly through the desert?

 

[6.2]

Depends what the person wants really, I know someone who got a 6.2 non raptor basically for towing purposes, he's doing mods the suspension and I don't even know the details tbh but he didn't even consider the raptor.

 

[BIRDMAN]

i know plenty of people who would prefer the classic look and practicality of a lariat or platinum over the Raptor....doesn't mean i agree with them

 

[6.2]

Personally for me a normal f150 would be better, but i just couldn't say no to a raptor lol

 

[bfr]

Some prefer length more than width.

 

[nodak]

Some prefer length more than width.

i hear the ladies prefer width!!! LOL

 

[Droid]

Raptors still cost a whole bunch more than Platinums and Lariats, both in terms of cost to buy (substantial) and cost to fuel (which is a bigger deal than it ought to be for a lot of folks).

I'm sure the Raptor cuts into the sales of just about everything, but I don't see them obviating the Platinum/Lariat line.

 

[whtrapta]

No, there are still so many people buying lariats and plats. Not everyone wants a raptor (IDK why) some prefer the basic look, with chrome 20's and that silver stick on thing on the tailgate.