'18 Platinum vs '18 Raptor
11-02-2018, 12:30 PM
#1
'18 Platinum vs '18 Raptor
Hey everyone, looking at purchasing a new truck. Trying to decide between the two. Was just curious if anyone has owned both and could give a good idea of the differences. I know the differences on paper for the most part, but just curious how that translates to real world feel and use. I have heard the raptor has more road noise inside, and it also has more body roll in corners. I just haven't had much seat time in either and wanted to get others perspectives. If I did go with the Platinum, I would level it and prob switch out the suspension. Thoughts?
11-02-2018, 04:25 PM
#2
Senior Member
I had a Platinum. Now I have a Raptor.
If your gonna go off roading hands down Raptor.
If not Platinum.
If you want power and speed 2019 Limited with the HO motor.
If your gonna go off roading hands down Raptor.
If not Platinum.
If you want power and speed 2019 Limited with the HO motor.
11-02-2018, 04:40 PM
#3
Senior Member
11-03-2018, 10:14 AM
#5
Had a 2017 Platinum and traded for a 2018 Raptor.
I had leveled the Platinum with bilsteins all around .
Raptor suspension is currently stock but planning on collars or geisers.
I don't miss the Platinum . The ride of the raptor is different but very comfortable. I think the seats are better.
Platinum did have massaging seats and ambient lighting that the Raptor doesn't.
It's more floaty in the corners but not to the point it concerns me. Interior noise difference is so minor , it doesn't bother me either.
I love the look and function of the raptor and that it's a little more unique than the platinum.
If I were buying again , it would be the raptor.
I had leveled the Platinum with bilsteins all around .
Raptor suspension is currently stock but planning on collars or geisers.
I don't miss the Platinum . The ride of the raptor is different but very comfortable. I think the seats are better.
Platinum did have massaging seats and ambient lighting that the Raptor doesn't.
It's more floaty in the corners but not to the point it concerns me. Interior noise difference is so minor , it doesn't bother me either.
I love the look and function of the raptor and that it's a little more unique than the platinum.
If I were buying again , it would be the raptor.
11-03-2018, 10:25 AM
#6
Had a 2017 Platinum and traded for a 2018 Raptor.
I had leveled the Platinum with bilsteins all around .
Raptor suspension is currently stock but planning on collars or geisers.
I don't miss the Platinum . The ride of the raptor is different but very comfortable. I think the seats are better.
Platinum did have massaging seats and ambient lighting that the Raptor doesn't.
It's more floaty in the corners but not to the point it concerns me. Interior noise difference is so minor , it doesn't bother me either.
I love the look and function of the raptor and that it's a little more unique than the platinum.
If I were buying again , it would be the raptor.
I had leveled the Platinum with bilsteins all around .
Raptor suspension is currently stock but planning on collars or geisers.
I don't miss the Platinum . The ride of the raptor is different but very comfortable. I think the seats are better.
Platinum did have massaging seats and ambient lighting that the Raptor doesn't.
It's more floaty in the corners but not to the point it concerns me. Interior noise difference is so minor , it doesn't bother me either.
I love the look and function of the raptor and that it's a little more unique than the platinum.
If I were buying again , it would be the raptor.
11-03-2018, 03:37 PM
#7
Senior Member
most help so far! Gold star to you ha. Thank you for your response. I am a little worried about how floaty it is in the corners. Obviously I don’t plan to track this thing ha, but I do have a tendency to drive a little on the fast side (my other car is a 911). I guess that’s something only I can determine after driving it. Thank you again for your response! Any other input is greatly appreciated!
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11-04-2018, 09:52 AM
#8
Oh ok that’s good to know. I was planning to level and get bigger tires on the platinum so that’s good to know that kind of cancels each other out there. Thanks for your thoughts! Really tough decision! I hadn’t really thought about resale value...that’s something to think about!