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<blockquote data-quote="rtmozingo" data-source="post: 1377581" data-attributes="member: 24616"><p>Hah, a Raptor here in the states isn't much more than a regular, similarly-loaded F150. In fact, if you take a F150 that has the same options as a 802a Raptor, and then invest all the money to convert the F150 parts to Raptor parts, you're at least $10k behind, probably a lot more.</p><p></p><p>The highlight of this truck is, and always has been, the suspension. For a very small increase in sticker price, you get nearly double that amount back in offroad upgrades. Now, of course you can pick up a regular truck much cheaper, since they go for 10-15 less than sticker (my dad paid $12k under sticker for his new FX4 a week ago). Ram almost gives away trucks because demand is so low they have to compensate. Classic economics there.</p><p></p><p>Now, to address your points:</p><p></p><p>1) Top end power</p><p></p><p>It is a truck, a literal brick as far as aerodynamics go. Wind resistance starts getting out of control at speeds higher than those you mention, and you can't change physics. If the TRX comes out as advertised, then it will be over $100k, and will also have this problem.</p><p></p><p>2) Stereo is bad</p><p></p><p>Sony came in the 2017, B&O after that. I've heard both, the difference is marginal IMO. Anyway, it does sound kind of meh until you adjust the equalizer in the settings. Do that and it will be much improved. I'm not a hardcore audiophile, but I do pick up on the nuances, and after adjusting the settings I have no issues with my stock system.</p><p></p><p>3) Shifting delay</p><p></p><p>I'll agree with you on this. Side effect of the 10 speed I guess? Definitely annoying, but it makes up for it everywhere else so gotta have a downside somewhere I suppose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rtmozingo, post: 1377581, member: 24616"] Hah, a Raptor here in the states isn't much more than a regular, similarly-loaded F150. In fact, if you take a F150 that has the same options as a 802a Raptor, and then invest all the money to convert the F150 parts to Raptor parts, you're at least $10k behind, probably a lot more. The highlight of this truck is, and always has been, the suspension. For a very small increase in sticker price, you get nearly double that amount back in offroad upgrades. Now, of course you can pick up a regular truck much cheaper, since they go for 10-15 less than sticker (my dad paid $12k under sticker for his new FX4 a week ago). Ram almost gives away trucks because demand is so low they have to compensate. Classic economics there. Now, to address your points: 1) Top end power It is a truck, a literal brick as far as aerodynamics go. Wind resistance starts getting out of control at speeds higher than those you mention, and you can't change physics. If the TRX comes out as advertised, then it will be over $100k, and will also have this problem. 2) Stereo is bad Sony came in the 2017, B&O after that. I've heard both, the difference is marginal IMO. Anyway, it does sound kind of meh until you adjust the equalizer in the settings. Do that and it will be much improved. I'm not a hardcore audiophile, but I do pick up on the nuances, and after adjusting the settings I have no issues with my stock system. 3) Shifting delay I'll agree with you on this. Side effect of the 10 speed I guess? Definitely annoying, but it makes up for it everywhere else so gotta have a downside somewhere I suppose. [/QUOTE]
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