Sold my '24 R, here's why...

[MKW1456]

Agree with ? The 2023 rims on the Raptor V6 with the 37 P.P. or the 2023 Raptor R are the absolute "FRIGGING" best, even if you wanted to give me the right offset and either 9" or 9.5" Vossen HFX wheels, I'd tell you to keep them, hands down, but a set of half (1/2) inch six (6) lug aluminum spacers is the ticket, your wheels & tires don't stick out past your fender flares, and I luv the stance it brings, from any angle, north, south, east or west.

What? Dude- did you ever take a written English class? What’s your profession?

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

What? Dude- did you ever take a written English class? What’s your profession?

I'm guessing he's from another country

 

[GCATX]

I'm guessing he's from another country

Naw, that's how people under 40 type.

 

[MKW1456]

I'm guessing he's from another country

That could be - but I have my doubts

 

[Txcyborg]

I can understand why the OP moved on from the R, but I have a little different perspective. I had a '20 base model GT500 before I picked up my current '22 CFTP GT500, so I was lucky enough to have some experience with the Predator engine over the past couple of years. This engine in the Shelby is just a rocket on wheels. Yes, I realize this isn't a fair comparison, but I'm sure the R is still freakin' awesome to drive. And if I didn't have my Shelby, I would have definitely bought an R instead of the V6. But the V6 is perfect for my daily driver, and it has far surpassed all of my expectations. However, hearing that V8 fire up in the Raptor sure would make me smile.

 

[DMM_78]

I think dealers are struggling to sell 37 packages without discounting them. 94k for an eco Raptor is a hard sell when 35 Raptors are 81k.

I agree, they're everywhere in Detroit. I think an R at list is a much better value than 92K for V6 on 37s.

 

[GTTXRAP]

I think dealers are struggling to sell 37 packages without discounting them. 94k for an eco Raptor is a hard sell when 35 Raptors are 81k.

In my case, I got 6750 off sticker, 10K more for R on trade (paid $114k) so I netted out to about $16750 off the 37, which is good enough for me.

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

In my case, I got 6750 off sticker, 10K more for R on trade (paid $114k) so I netted out to about $16750 off the 37, which is good enough for me.

I think you got a fair deal for sure. I’m not convinced the dual valve justifies the cost of the 37 package. If you could get the Recaros in a 35 package they’d never sell any 37’s.

 

[GTTXRAP]

I think you got a fair deal for sure. I’m not convinced the dual valve justifies the cost of the 37 package. If you could get the Recaros in a 35 package they’d never sell any 37’s.

Well its dual valve, 37 tires/rims, Recaro those seem like $11k may be quasi fair to me...without having to go change a bunch of stuff. A 35 w/ roof and bedliner is about $83500 or 11k from comparable 37, which is 20K less than R (assuming you can get MSRP)--seems like pretty equal gaps. Owned them all and love all 3 for different reasons.

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

Well its dual valve, 37 tires/rims, Recaro those seem like $11k may be quasi fair to me...without having to go change a bunch of stuff. A 35 w/ roof and bedliner is about $83500 or 11k from comparable 37, which is 20K less than R (assuming you can get MSRP)--seems like pretty equal gaps. Love them all.

Obviously it includes 37" tires

94k for any eco Raptor is overpriced regardless of what it comes with, which is why they're not selling at 94k. I suspect if Ford would break up that package, lots of people would choose 37" tires and/or Recaro's, but not many people would upgrade to dual valve.

I've had Gen 2 non-Live Valve, Gen 2 Live Valve, Gen 3 Live Valve, and two trucks with Gen 3 dual valve. I'm not convinced Live Valve is worth it in general. The best ride hands down was Gen 2 non-Live Valve. I'd love to see Ford offer a non-Live Valve base option, which would lower the price and open the opportunity for aftermarket King, Icon, etc.