Official 2023 Raptor R Order Thread

dspangler said:

@MDJAK, the only reason to get the R is so you don’t have to get the ecoboost. Ford failed at this since 2017 by not offering another choice. Had they offered the 5.0 and the ecoboost, I bet many would be surprised by the take rate of each. Interestingly enough, the tremor now has the 5.0 and 3.5 eco as choices… I am curious where consumers will choose reliability over power.

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TheButcher said:

My unofficial tally has Avalance ahead by a mile!

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bbarnesnc said:

That is what I was thinking. I’m on my 4th Raptor now and always said if they bring Avalanche back I’m ordering it, but I feel like I need to change the color on my order now.

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MDJAK said:

If this is the wrong thread to post this comment, please delete it.

I promise I’m not bragging. I like to flip vehicles. I’ve bought new and traded in 7 Porsches since 2015. I’m now on my 8th. I’m in my 4th Raptor. I love Raptors. Always looked at the Gen1 and wanted one. In 2017 when the Gen2 came out I got one. Then 3 more. Now my Gen3. Love it. Love this forum.

So tell me, why am I basically underwhelmed with the R and don’t feel a hankering to get one. Ok, everyone likes a V8 and lots of hp. Me too. My 2021 Cayenne GTS has a 4 liter V8 with an intoxicating cold start exhaust. It’s also pretty quick.
And it will do over 150 down the straight at a track.

But other than 0-60 and exhaust sound and I guess bragging rights, what does a V8 do for a Raptor? It’s limited to what, 115 because of the tires. The brakes have not been upgraded. It’s basically a Gen3 37” package with a few extra bits and a V8.

I realize value is hard to assess as it has differ meaning to different people. But even at sticker, it’s $26,000 more than a ‘22 Raptor with 35s. Is 0-60 in 4 seconds instead of 6 worth that kind of money? Does it tow considerably more? Does it have greatly increased payload? More ground clearance?

I‘m not judging anyone here. I wish you all well. I just don’t see the value. Especially with the ADMs.

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MeFryRice said:

Buy what you like. Don’t worry about what the internet has ordered.

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MDJAK said:

If this is the wrong thread to post this comment, please delete it.

I promise I’m not bragging. I like to flip vehicles. I’ve bought new and traded in 7 Porsches since 2015. I’m now on my 8th. I’m in my 4th Raptor. I love Raptors. Always looked at the Gen1 and wanted one. In 2017 when the Gen2 came out I got one. Then 3 more. Now my Gen3. Love it. Love this forum.

So tell me, why am I basically underwhelmed with the R and don’t feel a hankering to get one. Ok, everyone likes a V8 and lots of hp. Me too. My 2021 Cayenne GTS has a 4 liter V8 with an intoxicating cold start exhaust. It’s also pretty quick.
And it will do over 150 down the straight at a track.

But other than 0-60 and exhaust sound and I guess bragging rights, what does a V8 do for a Raptor? It’s limited to what, 115 because of the tires. The brakes have not been upgraded. It’s basically a Gen3 37” package with a few extra bits and a V8.

I realize value is hard to assess as it has differ meaning to different people. But even at sticker, it’s $26,000 more than a ‘22 Raptor with 35s. Is 0-60 in 4 seconds instead of 6 worth that kind of money? Does it tow considerably more? Does it have greatly increased payload? More ground clearance?

I‘m not judging anyone here. I wish you all well. I just don’t see the value. Especially with the ADMs.

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