rtmozingo
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No, you get more white noise instead of engine noise. Tone is the same, just quieter, but you also get a lot of static. Didn't make it a day with it off.
2019 Raptor as a Daily Driver
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No, you get more white noise instead of engine noise. Tone is the same, just quieter, but you also get a lot of static. Didn't make it a day with it off.
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Newant
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Well, I was really pleased with my 2019 Raptor. I was actually using it as a both work/ daily car, and it was ok.
Badgertits
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Best all around daily driver I’ve ever owned.
I’m definitely a performance/sports car kinda guy, always liked speed, as I got older & “upgraded” rides over time while I was content having some stick shift honda cars as my daily’s while also having a motorcycle to really “scratch” that performance/speed itch in a way an accord just can’t.
After laying a bike down & having more than enough close calls I decided to trade both of em (Yamaha R1 + CBR600) + my newish ‘01 accord in on a new ‘04 GTO- I wanted a V8 performance car & wanted performance over luxury- couldn’t afford or justify a corvette + knew I couldn’t use one year round (live in MA) - tried using the GTO year round on all seasons- wound up sliding into guard rail w/ only 12k on the car in snow storm- got it fixed & bought a set of snows....then was constantly trying to maintain the GTO & keep clean while using it as a DD & lightly nodding it (did have an 89 Ranger as a winter beater but it eventually died) then get serious w/ gf & get a dog....swapped out the GTO for an ‘08 G8 GT (my 2nd fav DD of all time in all honesty) & made sure I had a set of snows already on order lol. Put 125k on that sucker & modded it along the way (cammed/headers) - making some extra dough now, always wanted a German sports car, so got a ‘11 S4- like the car but was too nervous too mod it, was a stick shift & wife couldn’t drive it, after moving to burbs & having a house started realizing S4 was simply too small & impractical for me.
that’s when I decided to listen to my dad “and just get a truck” - instead I bought his ‘07 Silverado V8 from him & kept S4...started to drive S4 less & saw newer trucks out & traded both of em in on a new ‘14 GMC Sierra.....went through 3 of em in total 2x2014 & a 2015....in between all this I acquired an 03 Z06 that became my “permanent” hobby car & completely satisfied that speed/performance fix & then some.
2015 truck got totaled by a deer then I drove EVERYTHING including all the trucks, was a GM loyalist....until I test drove a 2018 Raptor & was hooked.
2018 raptor totaled by a millennial on cell phone hit me broadside got huge ins. Payout & had title in hand on my ‘18 ($69k- yep) I again went out & drove everything trying to keep an open mind, wound up back in a Raptor 2020.
realized that’s a lot of history on my vehicle ownership but I bet my experience/track record that led me to owning a Raptor is similar to many others on this forum.
And at the end of the day, if I HAD to only have 1 vehicle it’d be a Raptor. More than any other vehicle ive ever owned it checks the most boxes
general interest/modding it- didn’t care bout modding my other trucks too much but the Rappy I can’t help myself, I just generally like it
looks badass & unique
Has a niche/enthusiast following
can carry a ton of people/cargo
can tow as much as I need
Real performance offroad & on- a gen2 raptor w/ a tune @ the light weight it has is really the sweet spot, love the TQ band & midrange is great
comfortable ride- good for long trips
my kids think it’s cool
so dont the other dads
what’s not to like lol?
I’m definitely a performance/sports car kinda guy, always liked speed, as I got older & “upgraded” rides over time while I was content having some stick shift honda cars as my daily’s while also having a motorcycle to really “scratch” that performance/speed itch in a way an accord just can’t.
After laying a bike down & having more than enough close calls I decided to trade both of em (Yamaha R1 + CBR600) + my newish ‘01 accord in on a new ‘04 GTO- I wanted a V8 performance car & wanted performance over luxury- couldn’t afford or justify a corvette + knew I couldn’t use one year round (live in MA) - tried using the GTO year round on all seasons- wound up sliding into guard rail w/ only 12k on the car in snow storm- got it fixed & bought a set of snows....then was constantly trying to maintain the GTO & keep clean while using it as a DD & lightly nodding it (did have an 89 Ranger as a winter beater but it eventually died) then get serious w/ gf & get a dog....swapped out the GTO for an ‘08 G8 GT (my 2nd fav DD of all time in all honesty) & made sure I had a set of snows already on order lol. Put 125k on that sucker & modded it along the way (cammed/headers) - making some extra dough now, always wanted a German sports car, so got a ‘11 S4- like the car but was too nervous too mod it, was a stick shift & wife couldn’t drive it, after moving to burbs & having a house started realizing S4 was simply too small & impractical for me.
that’s when I decided to listen to my dad “and just get a truck” - instead I bought his ‘07 Silverado V8 from him & kept S4...started to drive S4 less & saw newer trucks out & traded both of em in on a new ‘14 GMC Sierra.....went through 3 of em in total 2x2014 & a 2015....in between all this I acquired an 03 Z06 that became my “permanent” hobby car & completely satisfied that speed/performance fix & then some.
2015 truck got totaled by a deer then I drove EVERYTHING including all the trucks, was a GM loyalist....until I test drove a 2018 Raptor & was hooked.
2018 raptor totaled by a millennial on cell phone hit me broadside got huge ins. Payout & had title in hand on my ‘18 ($69k- yep) I again went out & drove everything trying to keep an open mind, wound up back in a Raptor 2020.
realized that’s a lot of history on my vehicle ownership but I bet my experience/track record that led me to owning a Raptor is similar to many others on this forum.
And at the end of the day, if I HAD to only have 1 vehicle it’d be a Raptor. More than any other vehicle ive ever owned it checks the most boxes
general interest/modding it- didn’t care bout modding my other trucks too much but the Rappy I can’t help myself, I just generally like it
looks badass & unique
Has a niche/enthusiast following
can carry a ton of people/cargo
can tow as much as I need
Real performance offroad & on- a gen2 raptor w/ a tune @ the light weight it has is really the sweet spot, love the TQ band & midrange is great
comfortable ride- good for long trips
my kids think it’s cool
so dont the other dads
what’s not to like lol?
Oldfart
FRF Addict
Pretty much the same as Mr. ****^^. I love my '20. The only time I don't drive it is after a snow when it's started to melt and it's super salty and scummy with brine. I drive my Silverado for that mess.
I intended on buying an Audi RS5 Sportback when it was to come out in 2019, and had been waiting about 6 months already; however, after going on a hunting trip with a buddy in his new truck, I realized how badass the ride and interior was in the F-150. The following week I went to the dealership, saw the specs and carbon fiber package in a Raptor, took a test drive, and totally did a 180 to get one. No regrets at all.....
John M BUNMAN
BUNMAN-Adventures, Rescue & Recovery
Raptor 4 Life
I’m on my 3rd Raptor. I’ve logged about 300k miles between the 3 of them, using them both as daily drivers and Off-Roading 2-4x a week. With Vegas as a Base Camp I’m afforded the luxury of great trails 30min from the house. I’ve had a couple of Jeep’s and a couple of H2’s. Many miles in H1’s.
Hands Down Nothing comes close to the Raptor, especially my new 2019. Rides like a Escalade on the Highway and does things off-road that would have flipped my Jeep’s on their back.
We do 3-10k road trips over the summer pulling a 21’ Winnebago. The only thing that will get me out of a Raptor and into a Tremor is my wife’s desire for a bigger trailer
I live for road trips and Off-Roading when I get there. The Raptor checks All the boxes
I’m on my 3rd Raptor. I’ve logged about 300k miles between the 3 of them, using them both as daily drivers and Off-Roading 2-4x a week. With Vegas as a Base Camp I’m afforded the luxury of great trails 30min from the house. I’ve had a couple of Jeep’s and a couple of H2’s. Many miles in H1’s.
Hands Down Nothing comes close to the Raptor, especially my new 2019. Rides like a Escalade on the Highway and does things off-road that would have flipped my Jeep’s on their back.
We do 3-10k road trips over the summer pulling a 21’ Winnebago. The only thing that will get me out of a Raptor and into a Tremor is my wife’s desire for a bigger trailer
I live for road trips and Off-Roading when I get there. The Raptor checks All the boxes
John M BUNMAN
BUNMAN-Adventures, Rescue & Recovery
Don’t look back, Life’s to Short. I’ve got to many friends dying in their 50’sLivin' the life I dream of in a few years when I walk away from the rat-race
Luckily I’m retired, wife’s a school teacher (somebody in the family has to have a job) so we get the summers to travel. We try to get to Sedona every spring break. Great off-roading and hiking there.
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