LIRacer

New to the forum. I am getting rid of my BMW Alpina B7 and replacing it with a F-150 so I can haul my race trailer to the track. I was about to purchase a loaded FX-4 with an Eco Boost, but the Roush Raptor really caught my eye. I have a 2010 Roush Stage 3 with 627rwhp that I track all the time. I also own a Mustang GT race car.

How is the Raptor as a daily driver. I do a lot of long distance trips (kids in college) and I am concerned it rides harsh. I do zero off roading. I need a good daily driving truck that can pull a car and enclosed trailer weighing about 7000 pounds.

Thanks

RDFTS

iTrader: (1)

I've heard the Raptor rides nicer than all the F-150's because of the softer suspension. As far as towing, its rated for 8000lbs. But think the Roush Raptor would look sweet with your cars, would complete the picture, per say.

13Raptor

With the exception of mpgs, its the best dd I've ever owned. Amazing long distance cruiser too. You should go test drive one.

RChris

Ive had a 2012 Raptor and a 2011 FX4 ecoboost, both super crew. The one thing I prefer about the ecoboost is it is much quieter, less tire and engine noise.

User-One

If you are looking for a daily driver f150 and you have bad roads get the raptor as it has VERY soft suspension, but gas mileage will suck. In the normal f150 my old back aches after 60-100km of crap city roads.

You can tow 6000lbs according to google. The only problem with that is you have very limited payload because of the fox suspension, only 900lbs. If you choose the raptor you'll need to swap the trailer to aluminum if its not already ($$$$).

The other thing IMO it is a bit of a sacrifice to go from a b7 to a pick up truck.

avvblanc01

Honestly, if you never off-road and you're using the truck as a DD and to tow to the track, I'd get the ecoboost f150.
If you decide to later, you can make it look like a raptor, but get better mpg and be able to tow more.
Also, if you arent happy with the ride on the eco, throw on a camburg racing kit for $1500-$2k and you'll have better quality fox suspension than the raptor. You'll save that much on gas with a few years of daily driving.

Mike.357

why would anyone buy a Raptor if they don't got off roading regularly?

RChris

That's like saying why would anyone buy a Porsche if they don't go racing on the track regularly.

User-One

soft suspension

HoustonRider

Bingo. Had em both, the payload and towing is zero on the Raptor compared to the Ecoboost. The Raptor towing specs is roughly 3,000lbs less than the Eco crew 4x4. And you can get it for roughly 10-12k less lol.

Raptor gets 11-12 mpg
Eco gets 17-19 mpg