$35K Modified F150 VS $70K Ford Raptor | What's the better value?

[@YoungMoneyInvestments]

The Raptor is a status symbol for a lot of the buyers. They don’t refer to it as an F-150, it’s a Raptor. All the money put into the F-150, in large part will not be recouped in resale. Whereas the raptor holds its value extremely well. Great video, Mike.

[@claudiocadalcoinvestimento3008]

i do agree with the resale thing, but... i will tell you about Brazilian F150.... its costs us in Brazilian money (F150 Platinum v8 5.0 = 100.000 USD), with the taxes, yeah... our corrupt goverment takes that, 100% of the price in taxes, so they can eat caviar and stay in nice hotels on govermental trips... but back... if I want to have the raptor will take about 250.000 USD or more to import it to Brazil.. So what I do, I will buy the F150 Platinum, will send back to USA, set all the acessories that i want, wheels, tyres, flares, suspension, supercharger, everything, will cost me about 35.000 USD for the acessories, installed in USA, then bring back to Brazil, this will save me about 40.000 USD.... do you believe it? yeah... in terms of cars and taxes american have a huge advantage.

[@nuclearthreat545]

V6 won't hold value

[@NawfWestTX_OG713]

Believe it not but if you sell it to carmax they'll actually give you more of a value for the truck that's lifted with upgrades meaning like lifts body style interior etc roughly around 20-30k if mileage is low and then resell it as a look alike model to someone that doesn't notice it but dealerships always spot the replicas, only reason I know this is because I had friends that would flip the lifted upgrade trucks to carmax but dealerships will always devalue the truck due to the upgrades. Just some info on the money glitch when it comes to wanting to get some extra cash when wanting to resell a vehicle especially with trucks but if you go to cargurus you can see the price on trucks higher in some states so that's another tip or do a private sale. It's a tip I learned from friends and also some friends that have worked as salesman for big dealerships especially ford chevy Buick and Mercedes. It's harder for foreign cars cause they're uptight about their cars so I'd stick to American and Imports. 🤘🏼

[@PwNaSaUrUsxLEET]

"believe it or not, we don't really use the bed that much" No one is surprised.

[@br_ok_in]

2A All Day This is exactly what I was thinking. Why are you spending $70k if you aren’t going to use a truck what a truck is used for?

[@elguerokabron]

Weston Giles some people just like them for off-roading

[@br_ok_in]

Jobu Jobu True. When off-roading, you typically use the bed eventually. At least you should!

[@gtcam723]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edwinjimenez7609]

What’s the point of having a truck like that without using the bed. Doesn’t make sense lol

[@DavidStewart-np3cj]

99% of people who buy a 70k Raptor are not gonna Baja off-road it. So a 35k modified F150 that looks visually close just makes sense.

[@brandonbaxter7307]

David Stewart its funny, same goes with jeep wrangler rubicon’s. I see more on 22’s than with beefy tires to do what they are made to do.

[@turk3sh]

The SVT Lightning was the truck for the street. I miss mine. Had and '02 for 8 years.

[@rkwjunior2298]

All the raptor haters never owned or even been in a raptor. You can't beat the resale of a raptor. Buy a used one with low miles and save 15-20k. Also his xlt has a few grand in mods. Drive a raptor vs an xlt, night and day. Then come back and talk to me.

[@iCycle086]

@steveo314 I see plenty of dirty ZR2's though... for a another solid 30k less than the Raptor lol

[@iCycle086]

@@turk3sh I loved the SVT Lightning. There is an old timer who drives a red one in my town and it looks brand new. Every time I see it I am more impressed.

[@multive6054]

That small carbon fiber wrap around the touch screen is definitely worth the extra 40k

[@georgeramirez4539]

Agreed

[@_.xluic.]

Or you could just get a wrap

[@joelegenza7642]

It doesn’t come around the touch screen factory. It’s the shifter, door panels, glove box and the sliding door in the console.

[@ryanmcnally4613]

You do get a wider truck, bigger tank, and more mileage on the raptor. Plus it’s better for off roading.

[@GhostlyGhille]

@@ryanmcnally4613 soo, raptors have the standard 26 gal tank of any normal f150. while the standard F-150 has an optional 36 gal tank. Also a Raptor gets worse mpg (15/18) than a 5.0 F-150 (17/23).

[@vincentiglio7822]

Says he doesn’t use the bed, buys two pickup trucks for 35k and 70k

[@paulhouston9141]

Vincent Iglio he’s a dumbass

[@EuphonicResearchProject]

Vincent Iglio He leased it for three years too, so he actually paid $36000 plus the $8500 in mods. So $44000.

[@josefelix5047]

He got a huge engine cause it sounds great. Lol

[@Civiliansoldier762]

E P I hate to break it to you but a 3 year lease is a lot more than $10,000 especially for that trim package

[@iCycle086]

SMH I thought the same exact thing.

[@KeepGaming129]

If 10% of Raptor owners actually use the truck for it's off-road use, I'd be surprised. 75-80K isn't something people want to put at risk! Great videos as always, Mike!

[@patrickfuller6018]

Mason Langosch perfect example shown here

[@KeepGaming129]

I Don't see what's wrong with keeping the raptor on the pavement. I Know a lot of raptor "enthusiasts" like to comment about, "It's meant to be driven off road! Not driven to Starbucks!" It's easy to comment about somebody else's money/property. I Would be the rest of the 90%! The Raptor is a beautiful truck, and i don't feel like dinging up a 80K truck. Personally? I Would get something less bulky and a whole lot cheaper to off road. A Few open flat fields/open sand would be fun, but i can't imagine putting a Raptor in steep/climbing conditions.

[@42XX10]

My Raptor is one of the best trucks Ive owned It is not a work truck But that's not what its made for I live in the country and have to drive on gravel roads everyday The Raptor handles the roads better than any other truck out there

[@FastZrider]

I agree, he said it on the video the Raptor never gets used for hauling or towing anything, he rarely even drives it.. so why do they need a truck in the first place? Might aswell buy a sub if you aren't going to use the truck. Lol but as with most people they buy things for status not to actually use it. Poor Raptor will never touch a blade of grass or grain of sand unless it's on the driveway.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Mason Langosch Agreed, personally I would just buy a luxury trim instead at the price point. +J2 J Any truck would handle those roads just fine though.

[@spartanlukas]

The hood on the real Raptor is sick and reminds me of the Army Hummers I used to drive in the early 2000s.

[@paulcorona642]

So in other words, you are the wife.

[@maxdigiuseppe7724]

Common Paul wtf are you tryin' proof, dude.

[@menambre9964]

By law the wife is supposed to have the better vehicle

[@raysanders8813]

Max DiGiuseppe dog it’s a joke don’t be such a bitch

[@David-td4ik]

hahahahaha sounds about right

[@jamesl.g.4245]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MyNameJeff-ck4sb]

Great videos man! You changed my whole opinion on buying a lower trim truck and making it something you love 👍🏼

[@Daniel-ge8gk]

If you came for the Cheaper one.. 11:00

[@jeremiahmoreno6102]

Daniel thx

[@Wil125]

I think both of the trucks look amazing

[@lincolnshirley4220]

I have been waiting for a video like this forever! Great Video Mike!

[@ksingh361]

Went from a lifted f150 like yours to the raptor. The raptor ended up costing 20k cad more than the lifted f150 but its worth every dollar and i would never go back. Great videos as always.

[@chrissdeal]

Just bought my F150 and am doing a lot of the same mods because of you! im going to film it along the way too and try to not mess it all up lol

[@EnthusiastAustralia]

I'd still take the V8 I'm affraid. I couldn't justify the 70k

[@iCycle086]

You can find the original 6.2L Raptor for fairly cheap now and many are in great shape.Def worth it.

[@eddiebrock9943]

@@iCycle086 where can I get a Raptor for fairly cheap? And how much is fairly cheap?

[@rwguice]

Same price or cheaper than the F-150 in the video.

[@rwguice]

Old raptors are a great deal.

[@iCycle086]

Rowdy Guice I actually replied to that other comment and it doesn’t seem to be here which is frustrating. I found three raptors in my area for 32-35k lowest mileage one had 47k on it and looked to be in really good shape. I bought a zr2 new bc I got a ridiculous deal on it but had I not done that I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a used raptor. Still might one day lol

[@mikeaziz2410]

Finally a side by side review

[@DanielSadjadian]

F150 sounds so good, I hope Ford makes a Raptor with a V8 again.

[@LLVEFREEORDIE]

the new V6 is much more powerful than the V8, why do you want a slower Raptor?

[@invasion1824]

It ain’t gonna happen. Thank god, cause v8 fuel economy will suck!

[@DanielSadjadian]

TE 300 a modern gen forced induction V8 is obviously what I meant. Not the old N/A V8s.

[@codycaudle9684]

I heard that the 2019 ford raptors are going to have 7.0 v8

[@badabing3136]

Have you ever had to pull an engine to replace a failed turbo?? Twin turbo engine has A LOT of extra parts that will fail in time. That’s why. I’d much much rather have a naturally aspirated V8, even if has slightly less power. It will be WAY more reliable in the long run. I have owned a twin turbo v6 and I can tell you they are huge complicated piles of junk once they’re over 100k miles. Nightmares. F THAT

[@joeg.1119]

well for $35k you get just the basics but all the mods you did to the 2015 xlt f150 im digging the regular f150 xlt.

[@SawBlood45]

thing is you can find a 10-14 Raptor with the 6.2L and fair mileage for under 30k. Closer to 20k if you're lucky. There's the best value right now. About 50% off original retail price. Remember this is something that was also bought by dentists, administrators, and other folks with money that didn't have the intention of abusing them and ragging them out. Definitely worth considering.

[@ZachBillings]

I have a 2018 Raptor with the same spec and love it. I much prefer having every feature you can ask for plus the suspension setup, all OEM. Only thing I did was do a Corsa resonator delete to up the exhaust volume a bit.

[@Mrbink01]

It's not "crew cab" in Ford language, it's a "SuperCrew" in Ford language

[@RichardRecupero]

right!

[@yavormartinov6723]

Wasn't this for the earlier raptors? Like 2011-2014 or something. I think they have changed it.

[@Civiliansoldier762]

Yavor Martinov I’ve got a 2019 F-150 and they still call it super crew on the sticker.

[@tonymartinez8993]

You are absolutely correct

[@damoncolbert6697]

I can't really say which one is my favorite because I like both of them. Both trucks are "chill". They're unique and really nice trucks in their own right. Of course, the "mods" that you have added to the F150 made it look even better, despite the cops telling you that you had to remove some really great "mods".

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

Tell the cops to get rid of their modified engines and drive with the stock engine from the factory sure they can still catch criminals.

[@DJTexan]

I'd rather have the 35k one any day. A bench seat and a V8 tuned? I want it lol.

[@TheBikemaster94]

DJTexan 4202 383 Z71 on ranchos would crush both of them @$5000

[@muscleeveryday]

TheBikemaster94 but nobody wants a chevy truck 😂

[@overknight5278]

jldude84 no one gets 100% use out of a truck that has a v8, and can do 140 and pull a minivan with an elephant on it.

[@DJTexan]

yeah sure but some people want the v8 not just for towing but for torque and power on a everyday basis.

[@Allmotor1m]

Great video brotha! Made some really good points and it was cool to see you actually chose the xlt!

[@zacapa813]

Dude I do really like your videos, I don't know if I can afford a raptor but I can a f150, I've been watching your videos for almost 2 years now. my f150 2015 was stolen from my garage and I got the money to pay it cash with some mods, thanx dude!

[@tonymartinez8993]

Love what you did with the XLT. Definitely my favorite of the two

[@a_man_has_no_name]

That awkward moment when the wife owns an off road raptor 😂

[@billbill7894]

His wife probably brings home the $$$

[@itsajoke631]

He’s the bitch now lol

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

His wife believes in go big or stay home

[@jashmodi]

The dude has a Ferrari f12

[@maxbeyer9261]

He purchased the Raptor for her as a gift, she didn’t pay for it

[@simonvance8054]

I'd be happy with either but the modified F-150 looks amazing..looks better than the stock Raptor. Great wheel choice and build!

[@ReggaeRedeemer]

This guy screams “hand me down money” , “my parents put me through college”, “im in marketing”, “ill take a bump”, “alpha beta phi” 🤣🤣

[@kingericthebest6290]

I bought a Ford F-150 super crew king ranch and I can say with out a doubt it is the perfect blend between these two it can with all the raptor interior (except the raptor logos) and the sun roof but it does have massage seats the but that F-150 looks so clean🤩

[@Boadat]

I would go for the F-150 because its setup the exact way you want it.

[@knpstrr]

Good call since they are both F-150s

[@eddie.morgan]

When I seen what could be done to a stock f150, I traded in my jeep and bought my first F-150. This video convinced me the F-150 has the most after market mods of any truck available.

[@Who-Uhm-Cares]

For sure. You can turn 2008 f150s into 2016 looking f150s. Without a doubt they have by far the best aftermarket support out there. F150s are basically the Glock 19 of trucks.

[@zachconant7031]

Perfectly Balanced lol

[@jamesharper8373]

I'll take a modded XLT any day. Thanks for making the video. The exhaust is perfect on the XLT BTW

[@progressivelibertarianview8832]

3:08 "we don't use the bed".. Then what's the point of owning even one pick up truck?

[@TheDragonslaya2000]

perhaps they use it occasionally? I only really use my bed 5-6 times a year for when I go camping but I love knowing that if I go to best buy and buy a TV I can get it home. Plus the ride height of a pickup is a huge pluc.

[@jonasbutler7572]

@@TheDragonslaya2000 also towing

[@classicgaming1970]

Oh yeah and don't forget. It's fucking awesome

[@classicgaming1970]

Well i also feel everyone needs a truck. Unless you live in an apartment

[@TheFlyingFish692]

Because they can afford it? Lol. Believe it or not, trucks have become more luxury and people just leave shit in their beds all year so it looks like a work truck haha

[@vegener]

Don't worry about any negative comments that you receive, this video review is top of the line, the perfect example of what youtube was built for. Kudos to you brother, I am very jealous of your ability to hit the mark on making a video. If I had that talent, I would make videos everyday. You have hit all the marks on a professional youtube video. Last remark, does your wife have a single sister? Oh, and Borla ATAK is the bomb!

[@rudythecuban1589]

Nothing wrong with having two trucks, it’s a free country! Yes it’s big, but safety is a great factor. Durability is better than most cars at an equal pricing.

[@agger838]

Rudy-The-Cuban Gonzalez too bad theyre fords

[@rudythecuban1589]

jclark I’ve had a few Fords sadly the 2015 F150 XLT Super cab 4x4 Ecoboost 2.7L but it disappointed me in many ways.

[@depeelc]

"Safety" for the single occupant in the truck...increased risk for everyone else.

[@CJColvin]

Rudy-The-Cuban Gonzalez I have a 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8 with 207,000 miles on it and still going strong. I also have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 on with 124,000 miles and still going strong and it's a beast.

[@oumermohammad4001]

Good morning Mike. I’ll take that Raptor.

[@BestMillimeter18]

I'd take the Raptor, but I'd buy the F-150.

[@Emilthehun]

I looked at a house today. 4 Bedroom 2 bath cost 75k lmao!

[@sheepdog916]

Emilthehun what city/state

[@justabystander3897]

What city/state Houses in my neighborhood start at $500,000 I need to move

[@TobyCostaRica]

If your 4 bed 2 bath house cost 75k, I’m LMAO at your location.

[@Emilthehun]

@@TobyCostaRica because you are jealous?

[@MrKEMills]

Where I’m from, a 4 bed 2 bath costs 750k.

[@MrRaErickson]

Still got my 2018 leadfoot gray f150. Love it as much today as I did then. Love the colour. I wouldn't trade my truck in for anything. Especially after the mods

[@clashwithmoi8926]

Hey man, the 2015 xlt is very good condition. Y’all have taken good care of it. I just got my lariat and hoping it will look like this 10 years down the line

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Now that the front end is wrapped I am glad that you did this video of the comparison between the Raptor and Raptor Lite. lol ... Both are extremely BADASS trucks in their own right and have their own endearing qualities. I actually don't mind the sound of the Raptor it is loud enough for me (yes I am only 35 years old not a grandpa), but I do love the sound of the V8 with the Borla Atak more for sure. Obviously as stated the big differences are the SuperCrew vs SuperCab, Fox Shocks (which you will get later with a better lift kit) and the interior luxury features. If the 2015 was a Lariat or higher it would be much closer. Even though the Raptor is cool, I always enjoy seeing how people personalize their own vehicles and that in itself is a 2nd kind of COOL! :D

[@Keaton0801]

Still wouldn’t buy a raptor until they put a v8 back in it.

[@siedlaczek7118]

Keaton0801 thats never gonna happen again trust me to much money sacrificed over that ecobost engine

[@Keaton0801]

Bartosz Siedlecki then I’ll wait for the Ram Rebel TRX, which has been confirmed by FCA. I hope they stick with the original 750 instead of tuning it down to 525. If they do release it with that detuned engine, I’ll just have I tuned back to 750.

[@kylecagle29]

They are talking about putting the new 427 in the raptor and gt500

[@invasion1824]

It’ll never happen.

[@michaelaxtell592]

Agreed but doubt it

[@stanleychen3298]

I actually have a feeling that the F150 sounds better than the AMG. It just pops way too much

[@BestMillimeter18]

My truck has the N/A version of the 3.5 EcoBoost. With my exhaust cutout open, it pops so much on deceleration that it's annoying.

[@kobrakaichrislegend1008]

I work for Ford I’ve had a 2019 XLT just bought a pre-owned raptor 2017 a doctor owned it I couldn’t pass it up. It was a steal for me. The thing looked detailed and not a scratch on it when he v traded it in. I can’t explain what it is but something about the Raptor just feels better. You can change the exhaust to get the sound.

[@joshuawilliams8841]

I'm happy with my classic 02 Ranger. It's a stick shift single cab with around 140k miles on it. Drives like a dream and is a basic as a small truck can get. I'll never need a new truck. If you're a simple guy with a little car know how then you can pretty much use any old "beater" truck to get the job done. Sure I wont win any street races. But I'll be the one laughing when you have to pay 85 dollars for an oil change and 1200 for new tires.

[@johnde2754]

Hey Mike, ONE major oversight that you did not cover in this side-by-side comparison ?!? How well each truck RETAINS it's VALUE. Those Ford Raptors HOLD 81% of their sticker price after 3 years. The standard F-150 is closer to 53% mark. In addition, all of those aftermarket modifications will not help to bolster the truck's "blue book" value at all. Hope this helps Yo !

[@splewy]

If anything, the mods decrease the value.

[@kahlernygard809]

I would never buy a 2wd, I go off road way too much

[@tylersmith9868]

"we don't use the beds that much" yeah we know.

[@benruss4130]

Give the F-150 a Roush supercharger.. BOOM now its as powerful, and sounds even better

[@mserrata19]

ben russ still wouldn’t have the off-road capability as the Raptor.

[@cbillings85]

Matt S who takes a Raptor off road?

[@LutherBuilds]

The question is whether a person should lease and then buy at the end or just buy used from the get go. A 3 year old used truck is pretty affordable but so is a lease payment sometimes.

[@hunkydude322]

i was intimated a few months back i didn't want to view the ford raptor, but to make the long story short, its like Rod Steward's song goes I wish i'd never seen your face. lol, Ford Raptor is awesomeeeeeeeeeee

[@batbat224]

Here’s a crazy idea, sweet talk your wife into putting a Borla Attack exhaust on the raptor.

[@ZachBillings]

The Borla Attack sounds like crap on the V6. He should get the Corsa Xtreme. I did just the Corsa resonator delete and it made a big difference.

[@JH-nv2ue]

I'd take the f150 and save 35K!! Looks better imo. 35K extra for a smoother ride and some features you'll hardly use....nah, I'm good.

[@jaredchampagne2752]

J H the ford raptor and the f150 is comparing apples to oranges, the raptor is a 100% competition ready off-road truck that can’t hit jumps in the desert at high speeds, a true super truck, the f150 is just a normal f150 that’s been around for 25 years+

[@mwinsatt]

17:06 AutoVlog almost hits someone and remembers he has collision warning.. HAHAHAHA

[@itamchi9084]

Unwritten man law, the wife always gets the best vehicle 😂

[@unwelcomemotivation]

raptors are, hear me out (I obviously dont have one, I have a 2016 lxt) - the reason raptor wins is because they retain 90% of their value...I know, right? that's insane...google a used raptor and you'll understand :D

[@johnskogman5623]

Hey, are you the guy in that boat fail video?

[@dennisferguson1029]

John Skogman “TURN DOWN FOR WHAT”

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

Gotta watch the “remix”

[@4wdtaco594]

😂😂

[@timothyryan2847]

I'd like to find a lifted supercab f150 xlt for 35 grand.

[@DamienGTH]

The F150 has the mean look most want, plus at the fraction of the cost you wont be worried about using it as a actual truck. Dunno about others, but I have a truck so I can carry things around. If I wanted a luxurious ride, I'd just go for a car. The F150 sounds like a clear winner to me.

[@jameslindsay479]

My 2018 Raptor made a convert outta me. I'm no longer the V8 snob. The Raptor is impressive from top to bottom, front to back!

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

Looks like ur wife’s the pants wearer lol 😂

[@lml03647]

@Mike_13th I'm old Greg!

[@number1pappy]

Both are cool trucks but,its really hard for me to justify the 35 thousand dollar difference!...amazingly the 70 k truck comes with a 6 cylinder!...I just dont get how different shocks and an inferior engine justifies 35k difference!...in my opinion the 35k truck is just as good if not a little better than the raptor!

[@ZachBillings]

Drive them side by side and you'd understand the difference. You still might not agree it's worth 35k to you, but it's extremely pronounced. My Raptor is astonishingly smooth and the technology is amazing. Don't forget that he didn't include his initial lease payments in the XLT's price, so he's really into that more like $55-60k. You have to compare MSRPs, not post-lease loan amount because Ford doesn't lease Raptors. Raptors also start around $50k. You don't pay $20k more for the shocks or engine, you're paying for all the luxury features.

[@isaacnewton7279]

theory816 they’re fox suspension lol. It’s an after market piece. But yea it’s still expensive

[@zebalewski1]

3:15 'we don't actually use the beds very often' Owns 2 pickup trucks

[@BodarkMan]

not exactly the smartest or most sustainable buying practices lmao

[@jlc6423]

At least his wife had something in hers.....even if just a bag of some old ass flowerpots 😂

[@mitchfurnanagethe_minisled314]

This was EXACTLY the video I needed! Thanks! excuse me...gotta go search out my F150 base truck for a project.

[@sigmapsicharlie]

I test drove a 2017 Raptor and it was nice, but too expensive. I ended up getting a 2012 RAM 1500 ST (5.7L Hemi) and I love it. For the money you can't beat the performance and styling. It is the opposite of a Raptor, since it literally has no luxury, it is pretty fast though (as fast as a Raptor). Love my truck.

[@1klakak]

For about $300 you can get very nice leather seat covers from Clazzio. We did that to my dad's F150 and it looks like it came that way.

[@TheDuoxuesong]

niyr Leather is colder in the winter. So keep it in original

[@MatthiasAI]

colder in winter, hotter in summer. Its just a looks thing xD

[@TheRealRealz]

Raptors hold their value much better. I pick the raptor

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

exactly...

[@TheRealRealz]

F-150 KING OF TRUCKS I sell Fords and I've sold used Raptors for stupid prices lol I'm saving for one and convincing myself it's not so bad since they're value doesnt depreciate as bad as a regular truck

[@jandkmace]

ordered mine fully loaded for 69,500 a year and a half ago minus the bead lock. Trade in is 67,000 as of 3 months ago. I only have 9,500 miles on it.....but had to look out of curiosity to see how well it's holding. Think I will be keeping this one for years, I'm that happy with it.

[@altrock86]

Or if you spend 35,000 dollars on a truck instead of 70,000 you can save 35,000 dollars and not worry about depreciation.

[@jandkmace]

Id rather walk around with Nikes than what ever Walmart sells if I can.....but if I can only get a 35k truck, I sure as hell won't be putting a marker on it to look like Nikes....LOL. Make what you have clean and look good, don't pretend. I almost feel embarrassed for them. Making it look good is more real putting lipstick on something. Like buying a KIA and pasting a foreign badge on it. SAD

[@tabblakely4987]

Pavement princess 👍👍

[@jrluna6909]

Tab Blakely lmao

[@davyboyorr1]

Great video Sir and thanks for the detailed information on both trucks. I have watched a few of your videos now on the Raptor. A few observations specific to this video are: (i) The price of your Ford F-150 XLT was probably closer to 50K all said and done. You mentioned that you leased the vehicle for 36 months which probably included a down payment and then monthly lease payment with a buyout at 26K. I added that in so I did a quick computation of 26K buyout + 8.5K mods + 14K lease over 36 months = 48.5K which is essentially 50K; (ii) I noticed a lot of vibration on your driver's side door on the F-150 XLT during your drive. That vibration over time will affect the seal on the door most likely. Not being critical, these are just observations. With those observations, I'm going with a 50K moded F-150 vs 70K Raptor So, I do own a Ford Performance vehicle which is the 2017 Mustang GT 350. Since owning that vehicle, I have felt blessed to have driven a piece of engineering perfection. My final conclusion and thoughts are that there is something special going on at Ford Performance right now and anyone who has a chance to take advantage of this opportunity should look into one of these vehicles. I'll be getting a Raptor soon despite the price tag and will even trade in my supercharged Audi S to get it. Thank you to him for Ford Performance Division. God Bless America and Long Live the Republic!

[@vwvr6t]

Agreed, well said.

[@mikescott16]

What size rims and tires are on the f150? They look great

[@vincef7487]

3:13 "That is NOT a dead body." ...then immediately checks to see if it actually was a dead body. HAHAHAHA! 😜

[@queen_fay8736]

Who did you kill this time

[@JR-lg7fd]

35k invested in good growth stock mutual funds over a period of 20 yrs is over 337k. 70k invested for 20 yrs is over 675k

[@devongee1776]

Honestly even as a car guy it took me a moment to spot the differences up front aside from the color. I thought the Raptor was the bigger truck but it doesnt look to be that way? Also some more appearance rugged stuff under the front bumper that looks nice and is probably functional. But other than that, they both look like the same awesome trucks. (Initial impressions, pre-video) Edit: okay the F150 is a lot of aftermarket got it.

[@sams1550]

The "35k" truck has so much done to it, it probably cost the same as the Raptor 😂

[@williambartholomew5680]

Part of your ride issue in the STX is the rims and tires, you hardly have any rubber, it will be noticeably stiffer than it would be with your Raptor wheels/tires on them

[@forceindia9064]

Ignore the haters, appreciate the video mate 👍 (but seriously, drive the Raptor whenever you feel like it please)

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Raptor! All day!

[@larryclark9380]

What is the mpg difference on the highway? How about towing? Good video. Thanks.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

I dub thee "The Fraptor" 😂😂

[@billolah1372]

I'm to used to luxury having been spoiled with three lariat pick up trucks before buying my fully loaded Raptor . I need the smooth luxurious riding Raptor bro

[@tcdavis66]

is kind of like comparing apples to oranges because of the price difference, but I would rather have the Raptor. I have the STX sport 4x4 with some cool wheels and tires...It would take a lot of persuading to peel me away from "My Truck", so I get the fact that personal mods helps with owner appreciation. Great Video, thanks

[@johnskogman5623]

Yup he's the wife.

[@tabbott429]

I'll keep my 2006 F150 XLT Heavy duty 4x4 longbed (10k towing) that was paid off in 2012. I use my truck for what a truck is supposed to be used for. WORK. these huge trucks driving around like garage queens is just a big waste of money. But hey whatever and yes like the other guy said. You lease it for 3 years is alot of money that ahould be added to the 35k you keep saying.

[@outdoorlife5396]

I do like the floor shifter on the Raptor, but I like the XLT and the 5.0 better. You would have a lot more options on the engine

[@CircularsTV]

I have a good ear for music, who ever produced the intro has TALENT.

[@cassanderrr]

Not sure why Ford doesn't just release the base F150 in that style. People are doing it anyway. Would only boost sales even further. And just upgrade the interior bit more for the raptor.

[@katherinethompson5864]

Thank you for your awesome videos

[@159770]

I’ll take the f150 with the 5.0 any day

[@matthewmarkle5110]

luis my 14 w/ eco has way more power than my 13 w/5L

[@CJColvin]

Matthew Markle But it'll never outlast the 5.0L Coyote V8 nor the engines in the 92-96 Ford Trucks.

[@M62-i6g]

Offcourse.

[@Austin-mo1vy]

Just paid 9k for a 2012 5.0l, first truck and I’m loving it

[@Austin-mo1vy]

Had 130k miles though:/

[@billolah1372]

The Raptor has 410 gear ratio in both front and rear differential , so the ten speed transmission comes in handy . Otherwise u wouldn't be able to drive the truck on the highway at high speeds for a long period of time . The engine would Rev way to high .

[@kaisabroxy]

Cannot wait for the ford lightning to raptor conversion videos

[@jeffreybosley12boz]

The leveling kit u want is the 2.5" and it won't beat u up hardly at all

[@everettclunie3525]

Yeah, 3 1/2 inches is too much for a spacer style leveling kit. I’d say 2 1/2 is the most I’d go and expect to keep a decent ride

[@jdord4838]

2 great looking trucks, thanks for the video and the alternate perspectives. Keep up the good work...Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way!

[@girl600podcast]

Great video. I liked the review from your wife too.

[@turbanwearersblow]

g1rl6oo she nailed it... likes the luxo features

[@Whats_noah_up_to]

as soon as you turned on the 5.0 i hit that like button.. lol nothing like hearing that purr..

[@Captain420Malone]

I like the aftermarket head and tail lights better on the f150 than the raptor stock stuff. I would be over the moon happy with either one really both super nice

[@deltamane17]

Has 2 trucks and doesn't use the beds or a hitch to tow things... *WHAT'S THE POINT OF HAVING A TRUCK? JUST GET A SUV*

[@benjamingarcia2282]

DELTAMANE 98 because it’s his money

[@NordicViking88]

So you leased the F150 for 3 years that's a monthly payment for the lease that was im guessing 300-450 for the lease every month that turns out to be 10800-16200.00 dollars for the lease cost for the 3 years and then you have the purchase price of the vehicle which i believe you said was around 26k which would put you around 36K- 42k for the price you've paid plus the 8K in Mods that puts you at 44K-50K for the total cost of this truck but that's just a ballpark figure. im sitting around an identical price point out the door 2018 F150 SCSB 5.0L V8 302A XLT sport appearance package, towing package, FX4 Package and TBC i was at 42k and some change after discounts. Now modding my truck in similar way have Cool air intake front leveling kit tailgate damper, Super 40 Flowmaster muffler welded up to the stock 3" exhaust with 3" straight pipe. 6000k LED/HID headlights/Fog lights sence i cant afford the 1500.00 dollar Morimoto headlights that are the only available aftermarket headlight for the 2018 F150 ATM but i plan on getting the ANZO switchback when they come out hopefully. The future holds some Wheel spacers and some larger 33" tires with spray in bed liner and AMP research automatic step boards, as well as some fender flairs with the Raptor style Marker lights as i also want to make my truck look like a raptor. im thinking about putting a black FORD wrap and marker lights on my grill but dont know how thats going to turn out. love the videos keep them coming

[@NordicViking88]

i was just saying that the numbers didnt add up and was trying to do my own calculation. he was saying that he got the truck out the door for 26k but i was just trying to inform everyone that the lease for 3 years cost money as well plus all the add ons that hes put on so its not a 35K wannabe raptor but closer to 50k wannabe raptor. and i would never seek out financial advice from a youtuber i traded my tacoma and put a bigger down payment on my F150 to get some low payments ill have it payed off by next year sometime.

[@timmymorin5104]

he wasnt including the lease. his point was that you or i could go buy a 3 year old truck and mod it to our liking for $35K. Or you could spend double that money on a new raptor. personally i think the modded F-150 is nicer.

[@keedndeed5883]

Rottie Man you are dumb. A 2015 f150 v8 used, you can buy for 35k and under. You are missing the point. This is a comparison for the average person that has to chose between these two trucks at the dealership or used on craigslist. Who cares if he leased it THEN bought it running him over 35k for that truck. The point is that a generic f150 DOES IN FACT COST HALF THE PRICE OF THE RAPTOR. You are beyond stupid.

[@keedndeed5883]

Brian Waller you still completely missed the point. Why are you bringing up different videos of car loans and leasing vehicles? People who mod their vehicles dont lease it anyways! They make payments and/or pay it all cash! The point of the video is that a modded f150 looks badass and is significantly cheaper than a raptor? What part of that DONT YOU UNDERSTAND? you do realize even 2012 raptors are still going for 40-50k used right? Please, keep talking about your brain cells because its so relevant to trucks. You and the other guy on this comment seem to take personal jabs. Im simply saying a modded f150 looks just as badass as the raptor for a fraction of the cost. Do you NOT believe that?

[@keedndeed5883]

Rottie Man why are you so hung on his “financial advice” hahahahahahahahha

[@kingpinkcleetheworm]

Get your hands on a Hennessy Velociraptor 6x6 👀

[@iCycle086]

Yes and then give it back because those things have 8 million different issues and the people who own them barely get to drive them due to them being constantly in repair lmfao.

[@queen_fay8736]

Good man

[@ByJakeRyan]

Raptors are more expensive but they depreciate very little. Especially compared to a normal F150. Actually a better financial decision to get a raptor over like a 60K king ranch

[@andrewmyralane6673]

Both trucks are sweet. I like both. I’ve got an XLT love it. I’m not real into leather myself. I’ve got the 2.7 Ecoboost and it does great. I like the feel of the turbos. Makes it feel faster. Mine is set up for towing. With the highest package for XLT. As for those trucks they both are set up for a different feel and preference. Thumbs up

[@HaroonDar]

Why is it that the interior on this raptor is so dated? Spending 70k for a truck like this your better off getting a q8 or an x5 much better SUV especially if you don't even use the bed of the truck. I love the exterior on the f150 but I could never get why Ford doesn't go the extra mile on the interior