Researching a new truck experience and my decision

[wanderfalk]

After driving and pricing the GMC, Dodge, and Ford truck lines. I made the unlikely decision to buy raptor. I know all the knocks on the Raptor low mpg, more road noise,ride quality ect. When push came to shove, it came down to this. All the other trucks seemed almost the same with small differences , about the same ride quality, gas mileage,and motor options ect. So why the raptor? It got my intention from the second I turned the key. i felt connected to the truck not isolated from it and the road. A blast from the past reminding me of the 1952 willis wagon I owned when I was 19years old. A little to loud,a little to harsh , but a lot of fun...for 50k a truck should make you smile and not be like every other truck on the road.....rh

 

[Macman]

Honestly ride quality IMO is better than standard pickups. Congrats you made the right call!

 

[JD_27]

Low MPG - yes
Ride Quality - hit a speed bump at 50 and see what happens
:sweet:

 

[Raptor911]

You need to do some more research ... ride quality is excellent. It does not drive like a 6000 pound truck with 35" tires. And given the size of the tires, it does not produce much road noise at all.

 

[Hockster]

And the residual value is awesome

 

[cups]

Right choice. Now it's Smiles per gallon.

 

[Aaron]

Definitely made the right call. I feel like a kid every time I drive mine. I've decided moving forward in my life to ask myself before I buy a vehicle if 10 year old me would think its badass. If no, then not the right vehicle.

 

[trafficman337]

I have my second Raptor on order. I owned a beautful 2010 and sold it to buy the 2013. All of our friends on the site have stated great info! The value the truck holds is unreal. The ride is awesome for a truck like this. The bottom line is if you want a truck with great gas mileage, shop for another truck. Honestly, you will accept the mileage for what it is once you start driving the truck. Unmatched looks and quality.

 

[lane_change]

I agree ride quality was awesome....way better than I expected. MPG was crap, but we all knew that. What I was actually disappointed with was the acceleration. I think my old Hemi Dodge was just as fast 0-60mph. Hoping the intake, exhaust, and tune will wake the truck up once it arrives.

 

[13_Raptor]

Ditto on better ride quality!