I'm backing the guys saying go diesel. After driving a friends Duramax Chevy I don't think I could drive a gas truck of any size again that would wow me. All city driving and he gets 16-18 mpg and the thing hauls ass.

I will conceed that the Raptor is an awsome looking truck though...

 

Ed,
i have one. had it for about a year plus. i love it. needed a work truck & a get-away car if anything happens.

it's amazing although it's just a F-150, but it gives u the king of the road feel due to its size. it's also funny how easy to drive it in LA because seems like people just magically move out of your way it's not even funny.

thinking about selling it since i don't really need it. put only 6k miles since i own it. if u're thinking about it let me know.

 

This is kind of an apples and oranges comparison. The 3/4 ton and up trucks are larger (wider and longer) vs the 145" wb of the Raptor 4dr. Most crew cab diesels are at least 10" longer wb than that. They don't have the turning radius. The emissions equipment is causing any number of problems and unless you're willing, capable, and knowledgable enough to trash that equipment, the ROI is minimal.

The Raptor can haul 8k lbs... Unless you need to regularly tow more than 10k there's no need for a 3/4 ton or more diesel. For a DD, the Raptor wins.

Not to mention I would no more recommend a GM with an Isuzu engine than suggest drinking cyanide for fun.

 

btw, it's not overkill for the street. it kills the street.

in rain it's even better!

 

Love it! Thinking Molten or Black with no graphics myself.

 

Love mine. Great daily driver. About as good on gas as the CGT and rides nice.

 

Awesome truck, do it!

 

Molten is no more. Very nice color but too l

 

loud for me. The replacement Red isn't as nice.

P.S don't post while driving.. lol!

 

I guess black it is lol