Ford Ranger Raptor
Discussion
sealtt said:
Interesting that it won’t qualify as a commercial vehicle, that would make it a no-go for a lot of potential customers I suppose.
Yep, it certainly will. The reason my car was a cancelled order is because the original chap was unaware that it’s not like other Rangers when it comes to purchasing it through a company.They had one at Goodwood and I was quite excited to see it, thinking it would have a bit of poke. The bloke driving it looked like he was struggling to get it to do anything interesting apart from some mild wheelspin on the grass to the side of the track. It should be pretty swift as a daily driver and nicely equipped but not really what I thought a Raptor would be like.
Avdb said:
Thanks for the link David. Congratulation on your order.
I want to see one before ordering.
Thanks. Link seems to provide most of the info, but a couple of bits still seem a little ambiguous! Only bit I'm concerned about is the potential fitment of these two bars that go over the roller cover on the bed. Can't see the point in them and think they look horrible. Weird thing is, they weren’t fitted to the car in the official pics that came out last year, but feature on the price list link. Assuming it's something that can be removed; just want it the same as the Wildtrak! Have got the pic by zooming in on the little video from the Ford website.I want to see one before ordering.
Shouldn't have too much bother finding one to look at - think the dealers will be getting them around the same time mine arrives.
Edited by David87 on Sunday 24th March 21:55
I will be in Australia in July and will have a look at a Raptor there if they are not in the UK by then.
Had a look yesterday at the Hilux AT 35 Artic truck with light bar which looks good too.
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Had a look yesterday at the Hilux AT 35 Artic truck with light bar which looks good too.
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Edited by Avdb on Sunday 24th March 22:42
LarsG said:
There will be many places it won't fit through. Not built for our road or our high fuel prices either.
Incidentally, if you have one and you do not park at our Tesco within the white lines you get a ticket from the enforcement fellows.
I am not parking at your Tesco within the white lines, nor plan to - so will certainly not be buying a Raptor.Incidentally, if you have one and you do not park at our Tesco within the white lines you get a ticket from the enforcement fellows.
Avdb said:
I will be in Australia in July and will have a look at a Raptor there if they are not in the UK by then.
Had a look yesterday at the Hilux AT 35 Artic truck with light bar which looks good too.
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Did you see the Hilux anniversary edition? It was a Hilux with custom suspension all terrain tires looked decentHad a look yesterday at the Hilux AT 35 Artic truck with light bar which looks good too.
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Edited by Avdb on Sunday 24th March 22:42
However you are prob better off buying a cheaper one and modding it I think you can retrofit the the AT35 officially through Toyota.
Imo these custom trucks are cool but a bit hard to enjoy in UK (even harder than sports cars) and the engines don’t really fit their sporty appearance- a nice V8 4.0 turbo lump would be perfect and they have closed the gap on oil burners for economy a lot
Avdb said:
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yeah, hoping the bars don't materialise, but as I say, sure they can be removed.Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yes, the lockable roller cover and 'sports bar' are standard fit, same as on the Wildtrak (with the exception of the possible addition of the strange bars).. Weirdly, the Australian-market Raptor doesn't get the cover or sports bar, but their Wildtrak does!
300bhp/ton said:
Did anyone get any communication from Ford UK on these? Why do companies ask for people to sign up and then send no info out about anything??.
Nope. I wouldn't have had to phone 500 Ford dealers on Saturday morning if they had. David87 said:
Avdb said:
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yeah, hoping the bars don't materialise, but as I say, sure they can be removed.Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yes, the lockable roller cover and 'sports bar' are standard fit, same as on the Wildtrak (with the exception of the possible addition of the strange bars).. Weirdly, the Australian-market Raptor doesn't get the cover or sports bar, but their Wildtrak does!
300bhp/ton said:
Did anyone get any communication from Ford UK on these? Why do companies ask for people to sign up and then send no info out about anything??.
Nope. I wouldn't have had to phone 500 Ford dealers on Saturday morning if they had. normalbloke said:
Those bars do remove. They are an option on the Wildtrack, to enable you to put whatever lifestyle device on the back(pushbike/skis etc). The just slide out, as they are in a small channel on the roller shutter side rails. it’s all made by Mountain Top, have a look at their website if you need any further info or PDFs.
Ah, that's brilliant thanks. Much appreciated. David87 said:
Avdb said:
You can see the 2 bars in the first picture of the pdf link.
Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yeah, hoping the bars don't materialise, but as I say, sure they can be removed.Is the lockable cover in that picture included as standard?
Yes, the lockable roller cover and 'sports bar' are standard fit, same as on the Wildtrak (with the exception of the possible addition of the strange bars).. Weirdly, the Australian-market Raptor doesn't get the cover or sports bar, but their Wildtrak does!
300bhp/ton said:
Did anyone get any communication from Ford UK on these? Why do companies ask for people to sign up and then send no info out about anything??.
Nope. I wouldn't have had to phone 500 Ford dealers on Saturday morning if they had. Gassing Station | Off Road | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff