[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by BRUTAL64

You would actually buy a USED off road truck? You worry me.

If it's still under warranty I don't care. I bought a USED Cobra and it's been great

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

If it's still under warranty I don't care. I bought a USED Cobra and it's been great

So all you need is a warranty? How about the 30 30 warranty---- 30 feet or 30 seconds which ever comes first.

[SoCalC55]

Needs to be Black(no graphics) and have the 6.2 and id rock it every day of the week

Something about that truck leaves even the mighty 5.4 lacking

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

If it's still under warranty I don't care. I bought a USED Cobra and it's been great

Plus it's not like 95% of the buyers of this thing are going to take it seriously off roading any more than most owners of giant diesel trucks pull a damn thing.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

Plus it's not like 95% of the buyers of this thing are going to take it seriously off roading any more than most owners of giant diesel trucks pull a damn thing.

Exactly. I would love to take a Raptor up to Pismo Beach or something though, I bet it would be awesome.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by SoCalC55

Needs to be Black(no graphics) and have the 6.2 and id rock it every day of the week

Something about that truck leaves even the mighty 5.4 lacking

I agree. I'd wait for the 6.2. I would do either Black or Blue, no graphics

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

I agree. I'd wait for the 6.2. I would do either Black or Blue, no graphics

6.2 ---either white or black. Graphics.....maybe.


$700 a month payments...tough to decide.

[Leedom]

Ototillo Wells, Stoddard Wells would also be fun too.

The problem like they said was sand. Off-roading in sand is hard for any truck. The 5.4 would be fine with the normal use most people are going to be putting it through. I wonder how long the recommended shock rebuild is going to be and if the dealers will be able to do them or if they are going to have to be sent out?

[BRUTAL64]

I was talking to some of the Off-road builders by my shop. Word from them is FORD already has 15,000 orders for the Raptor.

[BRUTAL64]

Base price: $38,995


Engine: 5.4-liter V-8


Valvetrain: SOHC, three valves per cylinder


Horsepower: 310 @ 5,000 rpm (gas) / 320 @ 5,000 rpm (E85)


Torque (pounds-feet): 365 @ 3,500 rpm (gas) / 390 @ 3,500rpm (E85)


Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Axle ratio: 4.10

Suspension (f/r): Unequal-length control arms, coilover shocks/single-stage leaf spring, piggyback reservoir shocks

Steering: Power rack and pinion

Brakes (f/r): 13.78-inch vented discs / 13.7-inch vented discs

Wheels/tires: Cast-aluminum 17x8.5-inch/LT315/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain

Wheelbase (in.): 133.1

Length (in.): 222.1

Width (in.): 86.6


Height (in.): 78.4

Track (in.): 73.6

Curb Weight (lb.): 5,888 (preliminary)

Ground clearance (in.): 11.2

Approach (deg.): 29.8

Departure (deg.): 26.1

Breakover (deg): 20.8

Maximum towing capacity (lb.): 6,000

Fuel capacity (gal.): 26.0

EPA mileage estimates (mpg): 14 mpg / 18 mpg / 15 mpg

Seating capacity: 5