Newbie to this forum --I've been cross shopping these two trucks for some time and I've briefly driven a Gen 2 raptor several months ago and recently drove a new 2021 fully loaded Tremor.
I live in AZ, where the Raptor literally was born to shine, but with the caveat that I live in the northern part of the state at about 7k feet. So we get some decent snow and occasional ice during the winters.
I currently have a 2020 4runner TRD Pro with 24k miles on it, which is a fantastic suv, albeit seriously underpowered at altitude, especially when climbing back home from Phoenix.
I want to change vehicles b/c I need something with more power, better comfort as I do the 3 hour drive to Phoenix and then back about 2x/month, along with a 9+ hour drive to southern California once a month or every other month.
I plan to do light off roading up in the mountains and then occasional desert running maybe a few times a year.
There are no Raptor allocations where I live but I have one waiting for me out of state at the dealership where I bought my previous Shelby GT350 a few years ago--> at MSRP.
I'm also considering a 2022 Tremor, which I thought drove much smaller than its size, which makes it a great DD. It will be plenty capable off road for my needs, and it has trail turn assist, which is just so much fun to use when off road. Downside: it's not worth spending $68k on this truck w/o serious discounts given the crazy depreciation it will have over the next 3-4 years. Also, I know it won't be nearly as fun to drive as the Raptor.
Raptor pros/cons: as above, super fun to drive, and since I had to sell my Shelby earlier this year, I definitely miss having a fun car, and if this can be a good DD for all seasons/purposes, then it fits that bill for me (maybe until I can get a Raptor R.....lol). It will also hold its value so much better than the Tremor. Cons: wide body can make driving it in tight spaces a little challenging, including airport parking, etc. More electronics, so maybe more that can go wrong?
I don't tow/haul much of anything, which is another reason to get the Raptor and not the Tremor. I'll put a bike or kayak in the bed on weekends-- so either truck is fine for that.
Any thoughts/advice? I feel like if the Tremor was being discounted as though this was a 'normal' car buying cycle, and could be had for $55-57k fully loaded, it would be a harder decision.
But the way my Raptor is built, it's just over $73k, while the Tremor is at around $68k.
Any other downsides/cons I need to think about before pulling the trigger on the Raptor?
Final point: I have a few concerns about ordering anything right now, with chip/parts shortages and hope that quality doesn't suffer. Maybe it's better to wait, but then my 4runner will also be worth much less when things straighten out, when I'm considering a trade.
I live in AZ, where the Raptor literally was born to shine, but with the caveat that I live in the northern part of the state at about 7k feet. So we get some decent snow and occasional ice during the winters.
I currently have a 2020 4runner TRD Pro with 24k miles on it, which is a fantastic suv, albeit seriously underpowered at altitude, especially when climbing back home from Phoenix.
I want to change vehicles b/c I need something with more power, better comfort as I do the 3 hour drive to Phoenix and then back about 2x/month, along with a 9+ hour drive to southern California once a month or every other month.
I plan to do light off roading up in the mountains and then occasional desert running maybe a few times a year.
There are no Raptor allocations where I live but I have one waiting for me out of state at the dealership where I bought my previous Shelby GT350 a few years ago--> at MSRP.
I'm also considering a 2022 Tremor, which I thought drove much smaller than its size, which makes it a great DD. It will be plenty capable off road for my needs, and it has trail turn assist, which is just so much fun to use when off road. Downside: it's not worth spending $68k on this truck w/o serious discounts given the crazy depreciation it will have over the next 3-4 years. Also, I know it won't be nearly as fun to drive as the Raptor.
Raptor pros/cons: as above, super fun to drive, and since I had to sell my Shelby earlier this year, I definitely miss having a fun car, and if this can be a good DD for all seasons/purposes, then it fits that bill for me (maybe until I can get a Raptor R.....lol). It will also hold its value so much better than the Tremor. Cons: wide body can make driving it in tight spaces a little challenging, including airport parking, etc. More electronics, so maybe more that can go wrong?
I don't tow/haul much of anything, which is another reason to get the Raptor and not the Tremor. I'll put a bike or kayak in the bed on weekends-- so either truck is fine for that.
Any thoughts/advice? I feel like if the Tremor was being discounted as though this was a 'normal' car buying cycle, and could be had for $55-57k fully loaded, it would be a harder decision.
But the way my Raptor is built, it's just over $73k, while the Tremor is at around $68k.
Any other downsides/cons I need to think about before pulling the trigger on the Raptor?
Final point: I have a few concerns about ordering anything right now, with chip/parts shortages and hope that quality doesn't suffer. Maybe it's better to wait, but then my 4runner will also be worth much less when things straighten out, when I'm considering a trade.
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