Why I bought a 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor - First Week Ownership Impressions

2024 Ranger Raptor Specs:
MPG: 16 city / 18 highway
Engine: 3.0 L Twin Turbo V6
405 hp, 430 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Towing capacity: 5,510 lbs
Payload Capacity: 1411 lbs
Curb weight: 5,325 lbs
Base MSRP: From $55,470
Options:
Securicode Keyless Keypad $95
17" Gray Painted Beadlock Capable Wheels $1495
Toughbed Spray-in Bedliner - $495
Wheel Lock Kit $70
Destination & Delivery $1595
Total Price $59,220

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[davidminutella]

when you said "i have another baby boy coming" i thought you were referring to another car lol

[alek]

Two sons, a plethora of enthusiast cars, and a car journalist... Tophers living the dream. Congrats man, well deserved

[Veyronp]

after seeing Toyota's pricing on Tacoma TRD Pro you absolutely made the right choice.

[Thrice-erry]

I am still scratching my head at how Ford thinks the bronco raptor is worth 40k more than this?!?

[timbo]

9:39 GIANT 🦃 Turkey just sitting there watching you drive by!! Hilarious you didn't even notice him talking about the functional hood vents

[mattylight]

At first I was very surprised to hear you bought a Ford truck, but after seeing and hearing you slide it around the on ramps I now understand!

[Moby]

We need a night drive in this beast! Congrats on the purchase! She's gorgeous.

[paulklp]

In Australia, it's Ranger danger on the motorways ever since this became the #1 selling car.

[carownervirus]

Congrats man! Had mine about a month now and its been great!

[jakes]

Something Ive learned as a truck owner who definitely doesnt need a truck is that this is America. If you want something, get it (assuming you can afford it). You dont have to justify anything to the haters.

Great choice, my ranger tremor’s lookin mighty old seeing your shiny new Raptor…

[mknervy]

not going to lie, likewise, don't buy American, but man that Ranger Raptor is nice, what caught my eyes is the paddles and the sporty feel to it, I love that, the power and sound is there and seems like you're having a blast sliding that back end haha!! congrats man enjoy ! My heart is Tacoma but man does this look great!

[Krushe]

"All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be" Glad to see you experiencing new things. Have a blast!

[estebanmuneton]

Another baby boy, a new beautiful truck, family expanding... Congratulations man!!

[SilentRoadStudio]

Congratulations on the baby boy!!!! 👶💯

[FrankMI]

Michigander in Okemos and currently own a 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro with 70k miles.

Going to be ordering my Ranger Raptor in Hot Pepper Red Metallic this week. Beyond easy upgrade as I’ve had a 18 Subaru STI in the past and wanted more out of my daily.

Hands down one of the best Ranger Raptor videos on YouTube. Great Camera work as well!

[daltonbolser]

the past two years i had the 2022 nissan frontier but after having my son last year i upgraded to a ford f150 and its been awesome. it has so much more room and freedom of space for all the baby things. my frontier was tight and cramped especially when i had 3 other people in it.

[caleblewis]

Nice job on the first oil change, I would recommend replacing the transmission fluid and filter at least once before 20k. Same deal with the first oil change.

I am not a Ford person but seriously considering one of these!

[_str_gazer_]

"i wanna put about a thousand break-in miles on this before we get too crazy"

* immediately proceeds to a glorious skid

[jmc]

That carbonized Gray color is fire bro!!