Recent content by Teledatgeek

Haha, short and sweet. What would your definition of reasonable be? I see you have one on order - MSRP? Looks like you have had a lot of Ford's, so likely a solid dealer relationship. The million $ question for me is how long will they continue to make the R?

Seems like an act of futility in getting a Raptor R at a reasonable price these days. My two local trusted dealers tell me they have no allocations left and are not optimistic about '24 allocations. I like that they are being honest. Anyone think it's feasible to find/order one at a...

Got my stock wheels powder coated and added Ford Performance black lug nuts (purchased with my Ford points). Very happy with the result.

Getting my standard wheels on my '21 powder coated in a couple of weeks. 35" wheels - many of these lug nuts say not to use on OEM wheels. Like the original poster from a year or so ago - a complete set of black lugs with a lock per wheel would be excellent. Appreciate suggestions - The...

Yup a golf cart, what a great comparo. Not compelled. Have fun with your Friday drives and good luck with your golf

Funny. They actually quite a few things right. Have you had an EV before?

My first Raptor was a SCAB (2017). I think a better looking vehicle. But our Labrador and stuff was cramped back there and I did hate the way the rear doors worked in parking lots etc. Switched to a '19 SCREW and now have a Gen 3. Love the room in the back, gives us more options. As others have...

Do tell - what gas cars have you driven that are faster (acceleration wise) than the R1T? I've had my share of pretty fast ICE vehicles, none as fast as that Rivian truck. Novelty never wore off for me when we owned the Model Y - love the torque. There were other things I didn't like about...

Boring?! I feel the complete opposite. The Rivian R1T I rented off of Turo was amazing - acceleration, torque, regen braking, all great. However, I wouldn't replace my Raptor with it. What EV's do you find boring?

DBPOWER Car Battery Jump Starter 2500A 21800mAh - for up to 8.0L Gasoline/6.5L Diesel Engines, Portable 12V Auto Battery Booster, Power Pack, Quick Charging https://a.co/d/glpE4Dr

If this is directed to me... No it works fine but I have found it only good for a jump or two before needing recharging. Got me in a pickle once with my not so great battery in my truck

Thanks. Pretty much the same - I carry a portable pack. I did wipe it out a few months ago. Seems only good for one jump, maybe two. I have a battery maintainer on now, but sure didn't think I would need to for a couple of weeks. I get a couple of months....

Thinking I must have a bad battery. My Raptor sat in Detroit for 4+ months after it got built. After going dead a few times, the dealer did a full check in January and denied there was any issue and gave me the printouts. Now - after two weeks of being in the garage, battery dead. It has been...

I agree on your Lightning thoughts. I have no compelling reason to get into one and frankly the Raptor is our large road trip mobile. Given we have the X5 PHEV that is also a good road trip vehicle, but the Model Y was not for us. I think a Lightning at current prices is a hard sell, but people...

I agree, it will be interesting... of course some makers have dropped their prices in response - e.g. Tesla. I believe the EV rebates are still in effect for business owners - small biz included. Why do you think the Leaf was only worth $10K? Pretty early EV player - 2011 is when it came out...