GM guy drooling over a Ford....

[murphy1244]

I remember those... Existed till mid 1970's?

They should still have them. Wasted space.

 

[mikehaugen]

They should still have them. Wasted space.

Rams have them available still, no?

 

[murphy1244]

Rams have them available still, no?

I was talking about Ford.

 

[farmgirl19]

Rams have them available still, no?

I don't know. I haven't seen them in quite some time, except on the older Fords, but maybe I just didn't notice.

 

[murphy1244]

Rams have some kind of box up top of the bed body.

 

[RollingsFarms]

If you think $45kfor a Raptor is high, you'll really love the price of the '14 silverado and sierras. Talk about overpriced!!!!

 

[Topkicker]

If you think $45kfor a Raptor is high, you'll really love the price of the '14 silverado and sierras. Talk about overpriced!!!!

Their MSRP is in the same range as a Ford F-150. Don't expect any rebates on a new 14 right now. It's too new. Give it another year and the rebates will come.

 

[RobertN]

It's a factory desert race truck; it was never made to haul or tow. It was meant to go fast. Kind of like the Lightening, the Ram1500 SRT10, and that '80's GM Cyclone.

I love the Raptors looks but wish it had the Eco Boost and a better payload and tow rating. I think its only 800# and 6000#

Chris

 

[RobertN]

The Wrangler will cruise at Rubicon, Barret Lake, Moab, Panamint Valley. The Raptor wont... Although it will do well in the open desert, ala Baja(what it was built for).

Went to the Missouri state fair yesterday. Ford had a really nice display of their new products. I love to off-road and have read many articles about the Ford F-150 Raptor. I personally own a 4 door JK Wrangler to get the job done along with a long list of mods to make it more off-road capable. The Ford Raptor has it all. 35in tires w factory bead lock wheels, front mounted camera for view of obstacles, flared fenders, and Fox reservoir shocks all standard. It's powered by a 6.2L V8 to boot. The only extra I would spend would be on a Warn winch. Now the downside. This truck that screams "I am all that is man" stickers for over 45K.

2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor | See All The F-150 SVT Raptor Highlights | Ford.com

 

[lilranch2001]

I did in my 72 F-250

No, darnit!

 

[2458n]

The area known as the rust belt is the reason ford and others do not have tool boxes on the lower bed. I can recall my 1972 was not as heavy as the 68. Tool box without a floor in two years.

 

[timswi]

Their MSRP is in the same range as a Ford F-150. Don't expect any rebates on a new 14 right now. It's too new. Give it another year and the rebates will come.

True..Just bought a 2013 Denali 1500 -- rebates out the wazzoo..GM is giving nothing on the '14's..I can see why.

 

[Topkicker]

True..Just bought a 2013 Denali 1500 -- rebates out the wazzoo..GM is giving nothing on the '14's..I can see why.

Pics please.

 

[Diamondpilot]

SVT is all about performance. The Raptor was built to be an off-road performer. Not a work truck. It appeals to a small market... Especially with that price tag. LOL!!

Yea. I wanted one so bad I could taste it 3 years ago when they hit the market. Just won't work for me unless it can tow 10K.

It is a neat truck though. I had a SVT Lightning and that thing was fun until it rained or snowed.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

They should still have them. Wasted space.

Nissan has had them since 03. Love mine.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

The area known as the rust belt is the reason ford and others do not have tool boxes on the lower bed. I can recall my 1972 was not as heavy as the 68. Tool box without a floor in two years.

My 08 Titan has one. All composite. No rust all. I keep straps and 2 or 3 draw bars in it. Something all trucks should have.

Chris

 

[WilliamBos]

My 08 Titan has one. All composite. No rust all. I keep straps and 2 or 3 draw bars in it. Something all trucks should have.

Chris

Where is the box on the Titan? The Honda Ridgeline has it in the floor of the box at the rear.

 

[Combustix]

If the truck has it all ur gonna pay for it

 

[RollingsFarms]

Where is the box on the Titan? The Honda Ridgeline has it in the floor of the box at the rear.

The Titans I've seen had it on the back corner of the bed, right behind the wheel well. It's a nice setup.

 

[The Fred]

With 8 year financing I'd rather buy a new Ram.
Might have it paid off before I retire
Fred