So where is a prospective buyer even supposed to see one or better yet test drive????

[DynoDynge]

Is an FX4 a good comp/substitute to how the Raptor rides/drives? I'm going to a dealer on Sat for a test drive, but not sure they will let me take the Raptor out so was curious if an FX4 is comparable or not?

Not even close

 

[vpr80]

Not even close

Thank you!

 

[firematt422]

Gotta have that faith man... I bought mine sight unseen, before any even existed back in 2010. If you love trucks, you won't be disappointed. I'd put money on that.


EDIT: sizewise, it is pretty comparable to an F150. For SCABs the wheelbase is about the same as the F150 SCAB, but actually a little shorter since the F150 has a 6.5ft bed and the Raptor's is 5.5ft. But, you can kind of get the feel. The cab layout is exactly the same, so as far as interior, a standard F150 will show you what's going on in there.

As for the ride... you have to be in a Raptor.

 

[blockdoc]

I ordered mine with never having driven one, and I had never seen a terrain truck in person.

I have not been disappointed in any way.

 

[vpr80]

I know, I know...but really want to drive one before making that order. Hopefully the dealer will let me drive it.

 

[blockdoc]

BTW, it's the first new vehicle I've ever had, and cost 15x the next-highest amount I had ever spent on any vehicle in the past.

 

[MIAMIRAPTA]

If they have one on the lot, I'm sure they'll let you test drive it. I stopped by my dealer to look at one back when the truck was nothing more than a dream to me. Wasn't there for more than 5 min before someone walked out and threw the keys at me. I was 21 at the time and had just pulled up in an 01 es300. lol

 

[vpr80]

I hope so, but it really depends on the dealer....some are really nice, while others make you want to hurt someone.

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Grrrr. Just called to confirm and it's sold. Back on the hunt for another one.

 

[Big Blue]

As others have stated, a dealership test drive is probably not realistic.

I never even sat in one before I ordered mine....and I will never sell her now!

If your a truck guy you will not be dissappointed!!!! The Raptor is the most badass factory pick-up on the planet. Nothing else is comparable or comes close....

If it will be a street queen or your more into the "Ego" factor (similar to all the H2s on the roads in the 90s)...it may not be for you. If MPG is a big concern, you may also want to reconsider...

Good luck.

 

[vpr80]

I found four others in approx 30 mile radius. I'm going to make some calls and take a drive tomorrow, I'm sure I can find one to test drive. One dealer said that if it's not sold tonight, it will be available to drive tomorrow.

I don't know if I'm a truck guy, trying to figure that out

I don't care about ego or appearances, I want something fun and I do plan on taking it off asphalt.