the 'what car' musings thread

the 'what car' musings thread

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IanUAE

2,927 posts

163 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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I think they are with the dealer as a friend works for Al Tayer and he has posted pictures on Facebook.

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Don't discount the V6 ecoboost, I drove the 'normal' F150 with both the V8 and V6 back to back in June, the lack of V8 noise aside (I'm almost certain the V6 has the engine noise piped in through the speakers) the V6 drove better.

It's also the more expensive option in the F150

Mansells Tash

5,713 posts

205 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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IanUAE said:
I think they are with the dealer as a friend works for Al Tayer and he has posted pictures on Facebook.
This makes a lot of sense as they're almost certainly pre-production. I did wonder if they sent some over for hot weather testing and to give some locals a chance to have a look.

I like the idea of the new raptors suspension, however the Baja mode is marketing crap, all it is is a load of presets of the things you can calibrate in any old raptor.
I can't believe they kept the IWE system as its a proven weak spot on the current F150.

As for the drive train, I hate the idea of flappy paddles on a desert truck, the V6 sounds st and the 10 speed is actually a 7 speed with 3 overdrives.

I just hope its not mapped horribly...what I do love about the V6 ecoboost is the tuning potential, the updated looks and the updated interior! As for the Aluminium body, that's a proven weak spot for the rear bed, but not may Raptors haul loose kit that ding the bed anyway.

tenfour

26,140 posts

213 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Mansells Tash said:
There must be 2 in Dubai, the one I saw was white! God knows how they've got hold of them, production isn't meant to have started until August according to the Raptor Forums.
They're pre-prod prototypes for hot weather testing in the GCC. Not customer cars.

tenfour

26,140 posts

213 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Mansells Tash said:
As for the drive train, I hate the idea of flappy paddles on a desert truck, the V6 sounds st and the 10 speed is actually a 7 speed with 3 overdrives.
With all that torque, I can't see why anyone would want or need 10 forward gears. Three overdrives (perhaps linked to the Terrain system) makes more sense.

I'll reserve judgement on the V6 TT until I've driven it. I'm sure it'll be a helluva power plant. That said, the 6.2 'Boss' donkey really will be hard to surpass aurally, especially when it's breathing through a better exhaust etc.

Having said that... Rumours abound that there will be a 5.0 V8 TT Raptor with the model's mid-life facelift.

Hmmm scratchchin

Edited by tenfour on Tuesday 19th July 12:13

Mansells Tash

5,713 posts

205 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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With a move to the states on the cards in 2017, my raptors staying put and if/when we go I'll probably get a 2017 model. I guess there isn't really much need for a v8 when you go for forced induction, a tune should unleash at least 50bhp, probably more!

I think with an exhaust, intake and some blow off valves it'll probably sound ok, not as good as a v8 but a lot better than stock!

shirt

Original Poster:

22,508 posts

200 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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The v8 ecoboost with find a way in there ford finite and I'd be surprise if that wasn't a design consideration from day 1. both the body and engine are produced in huge volumes so the numbers work and the modular assembly process means it's not even difficult. I wouldn't be surprised if a full on yee-haaa dandy edition with the flat plane v8 comes along, either oem or semi official tuner

tenfour

26,140 posts

213 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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shirt said:
The v8 ecoboost with find a way in there ford finite and I'd be surprise if that wasn't a design consideration from day 1. both the body and engine are produced in huge volumes so the numbers work and the modular assembly process means it's not even difficult. I wouldn't be surprised if a full on yee-haaa dandy edition with the flat plane v8 comes along, either oem or semi official tuner
lick



http://horsepowerkings.com/the-f-150-raptor-will-r...

e21jason

717 posts

218 months

6th Gear

3,561 posts

193 months

shirt

Original Poster:

22,508 posts

200 months

Sunday 31st July 2016
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tenfour

26,140 posts

213 months

Sunday 31st July 2016
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shirt said:
What? I don't see anything out of the ordinary there confused


Dusty964

6,919 posts

189 months

Friday 5th August 2016
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Mk1 MR2.
Interesting little car ror the cash


http://tnydu.biz/DOt4C1

tenfour

26,140 posts

213 months

Tuesday 9th August 2016
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Raptor II spotted in the wild:




I'm still only just whelmed by its V6 TT donkey though. Will need a punt in one next year before deciding.

72911

111 posts

164 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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mattrsd

94 posts

138 months

Saturday 10th September 2016
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72911 said:
Strangely its been for sale for a while smile

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Saturday 10th September 2016
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mattrsd said:
72911 said:
Strangely its been for sale for a while smile


That has to be the worst 911 I've seen here and that's saying something!

Ps - someone should post that in the pork section posing as a proud new owner and see how many heads explode!

Paracetamol

4,225 posts

243 months

Saturday 10th September 2016
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OMG - that wins

shirt

Original Poster:

22,508 posts

200 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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you guys clearly haven't seeen this one. been for sale over 2yrs for some reason

http://tnydu.biz/DOtiLh

Dusty964

6,919 posts

189 months

Saturday 24th September 2016
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Anyone for a cheap 928?

A nostalgic trip down memory lane. No doubt containing misery, habitual breakdowns and a strong chance of financial ruin.

http://tnydu.biz/DOt3C8