Raptor as a daily driver

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Evilmonkey

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After 87k I think I can call mine a DD. After the 700 mile DD week I drive the shit out of it in the weekends too! Fishing, camping and the trips to the dunes to see how high I can jump it are always a blast. Always look forward and never look back! Have fun.
 

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the raptor drives and rides fantastic, just as nice as the Denali XL's my wife drove for years. It's wider than the big SUVs but with a SCAB I have no issue parking right in without backing up and realigning.

I have a short drive so gas isn't a factory. IMHO parking is the only hassle and I have no issue with that other than some spots are REALLY narrow. I've parked in one lot where I was perfectly centered and the lines touched the wheels on both sides. When the spots are narrow I just park far from the door.
 

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Congrats on your order. You will love it like no other. Such a fun ride and so many ways to modify it for what you want to do. Hands down the most fun I've had with a vehicle. And you get used to the attention it generates everywhere you go. Enjoy smiling! SPG > MPG
 

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I think a raptor is just as practical as any F-150 IMO... I picked mine up in late June and have 10,500 miles on her so far. About 70 mile round trip to work Mon thru Friday with many weekend fun miles.... I do not have any "impracticalities" that differ from my 2010 FX4 other than the smaller bed on the raptor (had the 6.5' bed on the FX). Sure I get 13.5mpg average, but I was only getting 15 in the FX4 once I added the Icon Coilovers and 34" tires so not that big of difference....
 
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