Filmed with - Go-pro 11: amzn.to/42DcQb6 DJI Mic: amzn.to/3B7t2ps iPhone 14 pro max: amzn.to/41fzKEr A quick test drive in the new 700hp Ford Raptor R. This truck starts at $109,415 and competes with the TRX.
@@mattgray6436 it’s kinda shocking that Ram did that. They could of got better epa numbers by having 2wd which would reduce the gas guzzler tax they hit you with when registering them
@@brokenwrench404 It's not too surprising. The 392 wrangler is AWD/4WD only and their pickup trucks don't have the ability to disable stability control in 2wd either.
Just found your channel. I subscribed, rang the bell. Great Video, nice to see someone without all the horrible language and over excitement. You let the truck speak for it’s self and boy does it speak! I had a 2014 and currently in a 2020, yes I would absolutely buy one if I could find one without a 50k dealer mark up. I am looking forward to checking more of your channel. That launch on the dirt really showed how impressive that drivetrain is!
That’s awesome! Just a heads up, im in the process of revamping the channel since I have access to these cars now. The old stuff is mostly personal car builds. This is a totally new format for me 🤙🏻
This looks infinitely more fun then getting a super fast street car that you're just stuck in traffic with or constantly worried about getting pulled over with. Also, where is this? It looks so nice there. Like California and the pacific northwest at the same time.
Great video. Subscribed & liked. I have 23 Raptor 37PP and i'm getting about 14.9mpg have 2900 miles on it now. (first 200 miles, i was getting about 9mpg :) What kind of mpg are you getting with your R?
Yes I would buy one if I could afford it. Currently have a gen 2 Raptor, so I gave the same complaints. you have astutely pointed out a lot of of the issues driving one daily. Thanks for your feedback. Hopefully Ford listens for the next gen.
Also drive a gen 2 raptor, and totally wish i could afford one. Could even afford a newer gen 3, the msrp on those are still about 85-90k. But My gen 2 gets about 13 mpg, I test drove a 2023 3.5l ecoboost it got 15-16. So im definitelay looking to get a gen 3.
Awesome video man! Looking forward to picking up my Raptor R at the end of the month! Build was completed and was shipped to my dealer last week! I opted out of the moonroof though because they have issues with the track and seals when you off-road the truck a lot. My Build: Oxford White Graphics Delete No Moonroof Spray-In Bedliner
It has the heated steering wheel! I'd buy at MSRP for sure, but not the 20-70k adm or aftermarket cost. Currently drive the TRX with some engine upgrades pushing 787 to the crank. The TRX performance and interior quality (including audio) is hard to beat!
If you are a pavement princess I agree with you, however if you off-road like category both trucks are in then the weight of the TRX is impossible to hide. There is no need for more HP, more suspension travel is much more beneficial
Check it out I don’t know how much the markup is in other states but in California there’s a $100,000 mark up on this vehicle plus the other taxes and fees that they want to add on. Overall they want us paying $250-$275,000 for one of these trucks in California. I have a buddy that is a sales manager. We’ve been buddies for the last 20 years. I’ve bought multiple vehicles off of him and he still can’t get me anything cheaper than 250. It’s outrageous and I still won’t buy it at that price if the price has dropped down to the actual $150,000 mark then yes I will purchase it. Other than that an F150 it’s not worth $250,000 regardless of the supercharger I’d rather purchase a fucking TRX for 120K.
@@danmiranda3732 which dealership? I have a Raptor R allocation with 20k over MSRP so $129k in total. If what you're saying is true I'll gladly sell mine for $250k 🤣
I like they made the heated steering wheel a physical button. On my Raptor it’s software and when Apple CarPlay is used you can’t turn on or off the heated wheel 😂
So I noticed that the front tires are free wheeling..the TRX is an all wheel drive and more control on the dirt after test driving both...bought a TRX instead..
Not sure what ram was thinking by making the trx all wheel drive. It would of increased mpg for their epa rating and also would of reduced the gas guzzler tax for registration. Ford need to offer a 50 gallon tank for raptor and bring back the scab raptor
Looking really hard at the Raptor R. Definitely will not get the panoramic moonroof. Moonroof/sunroof don't belong in pickups. Sucks you can't the tailgate step without the sunroof. Have no idea why Ford package them together.
Ford guy first before a ram but the price difference for the same type of truck would make me get a trx. 110 msrp Compare to 80-90 msrp. Not to mention whatever the dealer is going to add on
I have a Limited, and it would be cool to move up, but everythingisso expensive these days. The retractable gear shitlfter is cool but just another thing that could break.
Down in the 909? Empire of the dirt people. I’d visit my aunt in Mira loma and ride atc’s as a kid. Rose then on some freeway that was being built that went from the 10 towards the coast
Personally i like this raptor R a little better than the Ram TRX TBH just by the look and how much lighter it moves. TRX may be a little faster but in general you can't go wrong with this Raptor R. It's a off road predator.
The raptor and the raptor r both have 4.10 gear ratio that means they didn't do anything except bigger motor and suspension parts and axle so I would put 35s back on being it was originally made for them I believe they put 37s to be bigger than the ram obviously
They also strengthened the drive line, transfer case, and some transmission components. 35's would definitely make the truck faster, but I'd keep the 37's for offroad-ability since I actually use my Raptor.
I’d keep the 37’s and regear for them with some 4.56’s. They wouldn’t give up the extra ground clearance. I wonder what those 37’s actually measure at on the vehicle. If they’re bfg’s they’ll be less than other manufacturers since they run smaller
TRX, think it has a better interior. Lower price point, and the hellcat engine has been tested since 2015. Oh and I'm biased because I'm mopar guy lol.
Very true….the down side to the TRX is, 4wd only. No choice to let loose in the mud or burn the back tires off if you want to. I’m a TRX fan also, I agree with you on all of your points but Im going with the R. It should be here this week!
I'm guessing it has a plastic valve cover, intake, thermostat housing, oil cooler and oil filter housing, sump and transmission oil sump all of which will last 7 years before which Ford will say all parts on permanent back order due to Covid/ supply issues, no longer supported...only comes in complete assemblies, cheaper to buy a new car please see Jeff in sales.
