Anybody else over the new Raptor R already?

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I suspect you know that I’m able to perform an internet search. That said, the last thing a 55 y/o Redneck from Texas is going to do is search the “urban dictionary”. You've made my point... I’ll just stay in the old world.
Really? I'm older than you. I grew up poor on a small family farm and still have the typical outlook ... I guess it has to be a Texas thing. Native? :)
 

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Does it bother anyone that the R is nearly identical in looks to the standard Raptor?

I also don’t like the fact that there are now two trims of Raptors. It’s almost as if Ford should have dropped the 5.2 in the Gen 3 and skipped this whole “R” nonsense altogether.

PS. Also not a fan of using the Raptor name for the Bronco either.
 

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Does it bother anyone that the R is nearly identical in looks to the standard Raptor?

I also don’t like the fact that there are now two trims of Raptors. It’s almost as if Ford should have dropped the 5.2 in the Gen 3 and skipped this whole “R” nonsense altogether.
I read that was done as to not anger those that already purchased a v6 Gen3.
 

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Does it bother anyone that the R is nearly identical in looks to the standard Raptor?
A little. In an ideal world it would be mid travel with bigger fenders, 39s, and a cage. In the real world it’s about appeasing the crowd that wants it to make V8 noises.
 

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Does it bother anyone that the R is nearly identical in looks to the standard Raptor?

I also don’t like the fact that there are now two trims of Raptors. It’s almost as if Ford should have dropped the 5.2 in the Gen 3 and skipped this whole “R” nonsense altogether.

PS. Also not a fan of using the Raptor name for the Bronco either.
So because they look alike you say Ford can’t offer a V8 option…after huge parts of the market won’t buy the V6 and we have begged for a V8 since 2014? Yeah this is just a dumb take. Every other brand has engine variety in the same trucks. If you don’t like the R don’t buy one, but to think it shouldn’t exist because you don’t like it, is umm, special. More options is a good and If anything they don’t give you enough options with the R.
 

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I think his angle is if they are producing 3000 v6s and ~ 2200 v8s then why not produce the whole lot of v8s? This would be a non issue with ample supple and transparency from F. Does the TRX come in a 6? It’s a SC v8 at the end of the day. F need to get their supply chain in order.
 

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So because they look alike you say Ford can’t offer a V8 option…after huge parts of the market won’t buy the V6 and we have begged for a V8 since 2014? Yeah this is just a dumb take. Every other brand has engine variety in the same trucks. If you don’t like the R don’t buy one, but to think it shouldn’t exist because you don’t like it, is umm, special. More options is a good and If anything they don’t give you enough options with the R.
You’re answering what I asked (complained about really) yourself.

The TRX does not have engine variety. Neither do any vehicles from Ford Performance (until now), AMG, M, etc. top of the food chain vehicles have always come with a single power plant.
 
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