Raptor vs Other Toys

Great feedback so far. Thanks guys. Will report back after a drive!

It's a cool pick up truck....simple as that....comparing it to most of the cars people have, including myself, is pointless IMO....

On a daily basis this is my go to vehicle....comfort, ease of in and out, etc is great.....on a nice weekend day this sits in the driveway....

Maybe I'm wrong but seems like this thread is a "Look what I have!"....

shapiroeric said:

Maybe I'm wrong but seems like this thread is a "Look what I have!"....

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Let's see that GT3 then

shapiroeric said:

It's a cool pick up truck....simple as that....comparing it to most of the cars people have, including myself, is pointless IMO....

On a daily basis this is my go to vehicle....comfort, ease of in and out, etc is great.....on a nice weekend day this sits in the driveway....

Maybe I'm wrong but seems like this thread is a "Look what I have!"....

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Thanks for feedback. Btw, no maybe about it. You would be wrong. Got no reason to 'look what I have' to anyone, much less a bunch of strangers... over the keyboard no less! When we play on forums to get feedback it always helps to know where they are coming from. It was quite helpful for me hear from others that have similar taste as opposed to say a dude that has only driven pickups for the last 25 years LOL.

Oh and for the record your signature and really ALL signatures that list cars must really just be a 'look what I have' not to allow others to either relate or inquire about your perspective on a vehicle. Also the suspension thread I read where a guy that has BOTH generation Raptors must not have really been looking for perspective from others that have had or have both - he was really just trying to say 'look what I have'. Sheesh some of you guys. Its a car forum. Relax, cut the judging and just enjoy the hobby.

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Jred2255 said:

Let's see that GT3 then

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You took the words right out of my mouth. His own signature is showing off haha! Perhaps it was his guilty conscience talking ;-)

lol....touche to me

My local dealer wants $10k-$15k over sticker! This reminds me of the Viper craze and how we all just used Woodhouse Dodge. Is there such a Raptor dealer?

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lol....touche to me

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Hey, I know that car. good pairing - I will say the raptor (gen 1) gets more time and love than the GT3. Waiting on the 2018 to pick up a Gen 2 if I can bring myself to sell mine.

Okay, gotta put my credentials out there to prove my opinion has weight and not just some troll or have a one-sighted perspective. I've probably owned about 20 cars, trucks, and SUVs in my life. I've driven Ford, Chevy, Lexus, BMW, Jeep, GMC, Land Rover, Honda, etc.

I currently drive a lifted 2016 GMC Canyon and a 2015 BMW M4. I just ordered a Raptor and got a ZL1 1LE on order also to replace my current fleet.

Here is what I've found, when I owned one vehicle only I tended to miss the other after a year of driving it. For example, if i had a car, I missed having a truck. If I had a truck, I missed having a car. However, when I've owned both a car and a truck I found that I tend to drive the truck more often. I enjoy having a fast car, but you can't just drive fast and accelerate hard all the time. I believe I drive the truck more often because it's easier to get in and out of and love sitting high compared to other traffic. In addition, I enjoy the freedom of a 4WD that allows you to jump curbs and just get off the road whenever you want. I live in south Texas so my 4WD plays on the beaches a lot here at South Padre Island.

In on humblebrag thread.

I own a pair of running shoes. And a '14 Raptor. I prefer the Raptor.