Raptor anyone?

[nitto12ss]

well Macbuell, I'm from Buffalo and we get a fuckload of snow and inclement weather, and I'm a member of a local Subaru forum up here. 90% of the WRXs are on the road year-round, they're too much fun, and too reliable in the snow to put up for the winter. Mine definitely gets used all winter. I'm still passing and out maneuvering trucks and jeeps in 4WD cause they're crawling. True, symmetrical AWD meaning a gearbox with front diff and tranny all in one, no bungly CV joints running all around underneath with stupid electronic "traction control" that takes power away. I know plenty of people get vehicles and don't use them to their full potiential but we do use our Subies up here. I dunno why you think we're funny, you'd be a Suby fanboy if you drove one for a day, I GUARANTEE it. Yea this truck is fun, no it doesn't need a ****** 6L or even a 5L engine, and no, it wouldn't outperform my car in any arena aside from true baja, which means up to and including a true rally-cross course. My car was born and bred on the combination of twisty tarmac and twisty, rolling snow, dirt and gravel. This truck was born and bred from the baja course, meaning it's strongsuit is navigating extreme dirt terrain at breakneck speed. Apples and oranges, yes. BUT, I've used my car on many a twisty dirt, snow, and tarmac road to much satisfaction. Where on a regular basis will anyone put this truck to use? Most people offroad slowly in an equipped vehicle that's SMALL like a Wrangler.

 

[onelogue]

lmao!! (stevenc150, nittoss)

Wow my STI is that cool, didn't know lol Mine starts and takes me to work.... WOOOO

 

[TechMagic]

in the end it's not like I wouldn't drive this truck as a matter of principle, I can get into anything that's fun to drive and more than just a "point A to B".

Onelogue I feel bad if you really don't appreciate all that your car is man. [confused]

It's not my cup of tea, I'd build a Tacoma up instead.

 

[onelogue]

Onelogue I feel bad if you really don't appreciate all that your car is man.

It's not my cup of tea, I'd build a Tacoma up instead.

hahah I'm an extremist. My car is covered in mud right now actually and in the winter it rips up any mountain just like you mentioned. I pack the STI with my buddies, all their snowboard gear and pass every type off "off road" vehicle up there. All on stock street tires NEVER CHAIN UP! The car is amazing but people get jealous when I brag about how practical my 380 hp PRACTICAL sedan is.

Tacoma's are more my type too but for the threads sake I'm trying to stay on topic, this truck is AWESOME!! GO FORD GO!

 

[TechMagic]

My original point got lost, I admit.

Is it cool? Yea. Is it the right time for this? Not the best, Ford may be fairing the best of the bunch, but they're still going to be lumped in with the rest.

Could it use some more custom elements? Yes, but that's what next year's model is for.

Am I looking for a lot of go for all that show? Definitely. I really was trying to stay on topic but be provocative.

 

[onelogue]

I hear ya! This is a good start for Ford. They need something rugged to try ad boost sales.

But no worries man, I think once you mentioned STI people rolled their eyes like most people did when I used to talk up my cars abilities. Now there is no reason people see it for themselves.

(cough cough) anyways yeah this truck will probably be rolling through my hick town soon haha

 

[only1reds]

Hey screw both the ford and STI, subaru or whatever.

****, I have a "BUELL" yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah [cool]

 

[onelogue]

Btw just saw my first Raptor in a parking lot.

Legit truck!! Ford did a good job with this one.

 

[meoff_69]

Ok so the raptor was built to be a desert racer. Can the WRX take a good size jump at 50+ mph and still drive away from it? lets compare payload between the wrx and the raptor. oh thats right the raptor wins. you can not compare a wrx to a raptor. they were both built to do completely different things. Also there are plenty of WRX's out there that never go off road or do what they were ever designed to do. so comparing a wrx to a raptor isnt good for either vehicles. Now as for the motor goes, the raptor weighs over 5000 lbs, what does the wrx weigh, 3000? it needs the V8 for towing.

 

[Red93stang]

I work for a Ford dealer, and we have sold a ton of Raptors. Most people dont use them for what they are intended for. But Ford did a hell of a job on this truck! The point is they are selling a trucks and the more trucks they sell the better of Ford is. The more appealing they are the more they sell.

 

[Trill]

I can't afford the raptor or it would be in my garage already... but so tempted to throw that grill on a normal f150

 

[BuellRider3158]

well Macbuell, I'm from Buffalo and we get a fuckload of snow and inclement weather, and I'm a member of a local Subaru forum up here. 90% of the WRXs are on the road year-round, they're too much fun, and too reliable in the snow to put up for the winter. Mine definitely gets used all winter. I'm still passing and out maneuvering trucks and jeeps in 4WD cause they're crawling. True, symmetrical AWD meaning a gearbox with front diff and tranny all in one, no bungly CV joints running all around underneath with stupid electronic "traction control" that takes power away. I know plenty of people get vehicles and don't use them to their full potiential but we do use our Subies up here. I dunno why you think we're funny, you'd be a Suby fanboy if you drove one for a day, I GUARANTEE it. Yea this truck is fun, no it doesn't need a ****** 6L or even a 5L engine, and no, it wouldn't outperform my car in any arena aside from true baja, which means up to and including a true rally-cross course. My car was born and bred on the combination of twisty tarmac and twisty, rolling snow, dirt and gravel. This truck was born and bred from the baja course, meaning it's strongsuit is navigating extreme dirt terrain at breakneck speed. Apples and oranges, yes. BUT, I've used my car on many a twisty dirt, snow, and tarmac road to much satisfaction. Where on a regular basis will anyone put this truck to use? Most people offroad slowly in an equipped vehicle that's SMALL like a Wrangler.

Well Tech, if you would have been REALLY smart you would have bought the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. All around better car then the Subaru no offense. I mean even Top Gear thinks it's all around worse. Here's the link for them reviewing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7phPRMUV8Q

 

[onelogue]

BuellRider3158, I owned an STI and i raced to EVO's. My car stock beat both. Not by a lot but seriously they are just preference. I prefer the look of the STI over the EVO and I definitely prefer the sound of a Subaru over a Mitsubishi. ANYDAY!!

 

[anrkizm95]

apples and oranges[up]wrx is one of the top 10 performance cars in the world imo.dirt,snow or road course its a top notch car.not to many others can claim that.how ever a truck is a truck i want solid axles front and rear locked-up i dont need a smooth ride.and no matter how bad ass the wrx is it cant do the things this does.

 

[onelogue]

no matter how bad ass the wrx is it cant do the things this does.

No argument here. Looks like fun!

 

[BuellRider3158]

Yeah man I'm just yanking you guy's chain. Honestly I prefer the look of the EVO but I'm not really a big fan of Asian cars. I like to keep my vehicles American. Love Ford personally, lot of respect for them as they are one of the few companies not to accept bail out money from the government.

 

[beaterbaja]

VW baby! FTW!!!

This is my 71 that I've put thru hell, jumped like a kangaroo, thru mud like a worm, and water like a fish! Oh yeah, only 2 wheel drive too![smirk] and air-cooled, I'm kinda a fan of that
Oh yeah, might as well add that raptor is sick! And I also drive a f150

 

[anrkizm95]

[up][up] i had 2 69s one pro street one baja.

 

[xtremelow]

As long as you actually use it like it is supposed to be used unlike every other Raptor owner I have ever seen or met (6 of them in all). All in their mid 40's and pussy footing the piss out of the truck like it was made of glass.

Make sure to get some pics, here is some of my 2010 Tundra in action.

Which led to this

 

[anrkizm95]

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