ok. I just took my new raptor for a trip to San Diego from Los Angeles. I have been reading all the posts for some time and it’s time to clear some "miss information” up. (bull sh%t)
1. the 5.4 is slow, a dog, pig.
This is just not true. The truck flew in and out of traffic. It jumped up to speed no problem. Off a light, if you hold it in first, it scoots. Will it blow your hair back. No. But from a guy who has a 466hp 68 Chevelle and a 501hp 69 Camaro, this truck runs great. If you are being told something different is just wrong. Period.
2. It drives like sh%t.
It drives great…really great. Not for a “lifted pre runner great.”… Just great period
3. Gas Mileage sucks.
This is true. Sorry. I got around 14.5 running 85-90 all the way down.
4. The Toyota Tacoma is faster
I don’t have numbers but I say BS! on this. It’s just not true. I had a 2008 v6.
Here is the real deal. No hype and no bullshi%. If ford wants 3k for 90hp I really don’t think it’s worth it. (my opinion) (there are exceptions) I am all in at 38K for my truck (Black--trailer brake, back up camera, sun roof, spray in liner) and I don’t think that’s a lot of cash given what I got. I would not want to be in this truck 50k. No way. No how.
If you are going to use this car as a daily driver, the 5.4 is a great ride… for less money. (i am sure the 6.2 will be amazing) For those that are towing or really plan to use these rigs in sand, then wait. I would if those were my plans. But I read all the back and forth and now I know for myself. Put it this way, If both motors were out, knowing what I know, and ford was sticking to the 3K, I would get the 5.4.
No spin, no bs, no hearsay...this rig works great with the 5.4. The trans does look for a gear from time to time but it’s NOT AN ISSUE AT ALL. I think people need to really drive one before becoming an expert. (around the dealership does not count) I was really worried after reading all the bad and untrue info. Hell, I thought I ordered a lemon. Its just not true, the truck is really well sorted out. If you have one on order don’t worry, you will love it.
Just my opinion
1. the 5.4 is slow, a dog, pig.
This is just not true. The truck flew in and out of traffic. It jumped up to speed no problem. Off a light, if you hold it in first, it scoots. Will it blow your hair back. No. But from a guy who has a 466hp 68 Chevelle and a 501hp 69 Camaro, this truck runs great. If you are being told something different is just wrong. Period.
2. It drives like sh%t.
It drives great…really great. Not for a “lifted pre runner great.”… Just great period
3. Gas Mileage sucks.
This is true. Sorry. I got around 14.5 running 85-90 all the way down.
4. The Toyota Tacoma is faster
I don’t have numbers but I say BS! on this. It’s just not true. I had a 2008 v6.
Here is the real deal. No hype and no bullshi%. If ford wants 3k for 90hp I really don’t think it’s worth it. (my opinion) (there are exceptions) I am all in at 38K for my truck (Black--trailer brake, back up camera, sun roof, spray in liner) and I don’t think that’s a lot of cash given what I got. I would not want to be in this truck 50k. No way. No how.
If you are going to use this car as a daily driver, the 5.4 is a great ride… for less money. (i am sure the 6.2 will be amazing) For those that are towing or really plan to use these rigs in sand, then wait. I would if those were my plans. But I read all the back and forth and now I know for myself. Put it this way, If both motors were out, knowing what I know, and ford was sticking to the 3K, I would get the 5.4.
No spin, no bs, no hearsay...this rig works great with the 5.4. The trans does look for a gear from time to time but it’s NOT AN ISSUE AT ALL. I think people need to really drive one before becoming an expert. (around the dealership does not count) I was really worried after reading all the bad and untrue info. Hell, I thought I ordered a lemon. Its just not true, the truck is really well sorted out. If you have one on order don’t worry, you will love it.
Just my opinion
