Bronco Raptor... My BRUTALLY Honest Opinion!

[@TCcustoms_]

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[@curtl1694]

Mitch, when you gonna be CEO of Ford? You should put your name in the hat! I think you would do great.

[@duneattack]

@@curtl1694 He'll have to learn how to learn NOT to say whole nuther level first. CEO cailber people dontt talk that way.

[@steverileypictures5724]

It's a beauty, but once most dealers mark them up 50k over msrp it takes the regular guy out of it.I quit doing all my F150 service business with a dealership that had a Badlands on the floor marked up 35k.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Exactly - we decided to sell our Edge & buy Nissan. We can't justify Ford's pricing doing now BEFORE the dealership even does their markup. I was a loyal Ford customer since the 1980's but not anymore.

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

If you see additional dealer markup RUN, do not walk away. You don’t need the vehicle that badly to be PT Barnum’s sucker. Do not feed the beast!

[@02hreblue30]

good choice

[@tamihartl1710]

IMO … the HUGE dealer markup is complete BS… but if you drive one. …OMG how can you walk away 💜❤️💜❤️💗💯

[@Davido50]

@@adventureswithgnomie6553 find a better dealer! Buy a Nissan!? You will be disappointed.

[@hughbrown6023]

I’ve got a 2021 FE 4 door with a 2.7. I drove over wolf creek pass to Moab spent a couple of days on the trails then back over wolf creek pass and La Veta pass then on to Buena vista for the celebration and back home. My mileage was 18.9 miles per gallon with Premium fuel. IMO that’s amazing!

[@Gdavis135]

I really enjoy your well reasoned commentary on the Bronco. I think it is incredible that Ford can build so much capability into the Bronco Raptor for under $80K. I still wished they had named this one the warthog.

[@pkrpro19]

It’s named the Warthog but only for internal lingo. It’s the warthog edition on the oasis page of the vin in fords internal site.

[@greenrush4313]

No bud its under 135 k

[@greenrush4313]

No bud its under 135 k

[@greenrush4313]

No bud its under 135 k

[@NomadByNecessity]

The Warthog name is Epic

[@PetiteParrotLover]

Just bought a Bronco Raptor and I’m OBSESSED! Great detailed coverage on this one-of-a-kind truck! It’s truly extraordinary!💙

[@greenrush4313]

HOW MUCH OVER DID U HAVE TO PAY???

[@joshodell6703]

What a waste of 120k. You could have bought a regular one and made it better than a raptor for less than that.

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

@@joshodell6703nobody is paying over sticker for these - you can get a 2023 for 70k - a 2024 badlands with Sasquatch is 63k Shut up

[@christophergill871]

The msrp is about 70 grand but because of Covid, people are being greedy that vehicle is not worth 135 grand. U can keep it, it’s sad what these dealerships are doing to the ford brand.

[@fatstoge]

Probably the most concise and honest review yet, great job! 2 questions, first can you order the leather seats but delete the carpet and stick with the rubberized flooring? And secondly, what is the weight capacity on the spare tire reinforcement accessory bracket? Can it hold a 70lb Pro Eagle Jack? Thanks again for a great job and keep those videos coming!

[@683carl]

I wish they would build a 2 door raptor,and rethink the flares.I’m trying to decide between a badlands or wild track 2door with the hoss package.the raptor definitely has some nice features..

[@fivefingerheist]

I'm very happy with the disconnecting sway bar in the badlands. I personally do not think the wildtrak is worth it, I would much rather go an everglades. That being said I do greatly enjoy the 2.7 in my badlands.

[@advfiberglass]

We will help with those flares💪🏻

[@TCcustoms_]

LET’S GO!

[@marcopalo408]

85k is fine but for 135k it better have a supercharged 5.0 with a 10 speed.

[@bamafencer12]

It's missing a V8.

[@02hreblue30]

another V8 post. Give it up dude its never happening. Hemi is too heavy also

[@nmotionproductions29]

High $60’s is what I can justify. I think $85k is unreasonable for the value the customer gets.

[@msanc315]

To sell a ford at land rover prices is insane

[@bernardkubat2362]

I couldn't afford the Raptor, but I did get the Bronco Outer Banks 2 door hard top for how much I built it for in Nebraska. I love my Bronco!!!

[@pimpmyride7278]

Aren’t all 2 doors hard top? I didn’t see a soft top option.

[@bernardkubat2362]

Yes,and the hardtop I got is the updated version, so it's very quiet.

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

They do have a aftermarket soft top edition for the 2 door but I actually like the 2 door with the hardtop and just buy a cover for when you want to cruise with top off and not worry about rain

[@Panterakat1]

I can attest... They do honor MSRP at T&C. Thank you for my Badlands!!

[@tbrenner2374]

Nice to hear that you’re not taking advantage of your customers by charging above MSRP. Wish all dealers had your sense of ethics and appreciation for their customers 👍

[@RenKnight347]

I'd still request to see their invoice for what they paid to get the vehicle from it's manufacturer.

[@LMacNeill]

*MY* Bronco has hood struts! Of course, I had to add them myself. Bought the IAG struts -- I like 'em! Definitely a required mod, IMHO.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Glad you ditched the sandals, LOL. Love the BRaptor, but I would never pay that much. BTW, GBO

[@TCcustoms_]

🤣😂

[@Davido50]

It's a beauty & truly amazing vehicle! To those complaining bout dealer markups I say find a better dealer! They are out there. Waiting on my new '23 Bronco Raptor now! 💯👍🏻

[@mauricejones3387]

Best and most honest review of any vehicle I have ever seen!!

[@MarkS204specC]

No mark ups. MSRP Only! Anyone who pays over MSRP is getting ripped off!

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Depends maybe 5k over for immediate availability is not bad that the moment

[@МунавирБагманов]

Как увидел этот автомобиль не могу спать,это думаю лучший авто в мире!

[@RichardsWorld]

Ford could have put a digital rear view mirror in it like on the newer Jeeps. My 2022 JGC Overland has a digital rear view mirror in it. They use a camera on the back of the vehicle. It has a separate backup camera. I think Audi or Range Rover has them in the newest models.

[@alvinclose8181]

5 minutes in and I knew I wanted one

[@Carl-vx9ws]

The instrument cluster is so much nicer than other Bronco trims. What is confusing is if you check the owner manual, it shows that this version was planned for trims with the 12” display

[@henryford2736]

Ford's crazy building only limited number. It's the best overall stock off-road vehicle as per Lite Brite.

[@bozartg]

Ford should've made the rearview mirror electronic with a camera. I'm very surprised this didn't happen at the outset and for the exorbitant price.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Nobody needs this truck...too bad you can’t afford it;(

[@02hreblue30]

Pure troll. You have no idea who he or she is? Could say dame about you. Jeep troll

[@jonathangrimm2782]

They should have a sucker emblem, 150k could buy a full currie 1967 Ford bronco w 460 big block, 5 link suspension, and don't need to remove 17 bolts to use w/o running boards.

[@freedomsrt8]

Maybe with a Whipple blown 5.0 in it with bumper to bumper 10yr/100k

[@Kirby915]

I live in El Paso Tx, and I’d love to buy a Bronco from you all. I love your videos and how straight forward and transparent they are. I’m guessing that bleeds over into your sales.

[@gunr4]

The black fenders are one of the best parts

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Cool rig Mitchell. I hope my dealer gets one for test drives. For now I will have to be content with my Black Diamond which is supposed to be here by EOM. This is the third delivery change, so we shall see. Thanks and good info.

[@rjejames28]

These are basically unicorns, mythical creatures, gold at the end of a 🌈. If you think you getting one anywhere close to MSRP. I bet maybe 10 or 20 in the US will get for the actual retail price. The few that do get it for MSRP will basically be so the dealer can say they sold one at MSRP.

[@RTdaSaint]

I love that you sell for Msrp.. I am def coming t&c for my truck

Guys, he's 6'3".

[@02hreblue30]

Im 6'4"

[@ewthomp]

I have a 2023 Outer Banks, 4-door, V6...I absolutely love it. I haven't hit 300 miles yet. I can't wait till I hit that magical 1000 mile break in!!! But I find it weird that the Raptor doesn't have the temp built in to the dual climate control dials....In mine, they are there!! Our local dealership has a 50k market adjustment on the Raptor....soooo, that is out of the question!!!

[@gjr1219]

"I'm from Alabama, leave me alone" LMAO

[@Wonderama2024]

He keeps talking about the visibility issue. Well, he has two sideview mirrors on either side of the vehicle, which makes it absolutely compliant with all state and federal laws. That window could be completely blacked out as long as he had sideview mirrors just think panel van how does a panel van become approved by the department of transportation? A lot of them don't have rearview windows but they have two side mirrors.

[@timothymroberts2949]

MSRP sales! You rock! TC Ford#1

[@nameless-og]

AKA, "required if you want to keep selling fords"

[@Liq38]

My dealer was selling Raptor for $500 below MSRP with a 2022 allocation of 10. I could have easily been one of the top 3 on the list but stuck with my Badlands as I was already above what I initially budgeted.

[@mrdayyeee]

Do you know if they're still available? I would love to own one, been talking to so many dealers without any fruit.

[@Liq38]

@@mrdayyeee Raptors were assigned by what my dealer refered to as "hand raisers" basically Ford sent us an email that asked if we wanted a Raptor and the dealer then went down their list of orders based on reservation timestamps. They had an allocation of 10 with 7 actually getting ordered. My dealer thought the 3 unclaimed 2022 Raptors would go to their 2023 allocation but were incorrect as they lost them. They have 3 2023 Raptor allocations, all of which are spoken for. I did get my Badlands in July at -$1000 below invoice. It had an MSRP of $57800 and it ended up costing me $52700. The dealer was Stephens Auto Center in West Virginia.

[@mrdayyeee]

@@Liq38 Interesting, looks like I may just have to stick toa few dealers and wait it out until some of them may have an allocation open up. Thank you

[@bgood424]

$135,000 for a vehicle that’s only worth $50,000 - $60,000. So no it’s not worth $135,000 ever! Yeah it’s cool but not worth it. Jeeps aren’t worth what they sell for either.

[@chipott3705]

Love mine. Paid MSRP. Has rear cup holders in the armrest and power seats in the front. Also get 16 mpg on the highway and average 15 mpg. Pretty good considering 37 inch tires and horrible aerodynamics.

[@mrdayyeee]

Where did you get yours?

[@jameswillard1]

Any squeaks/rattles? Does it require premium gas?

[@chipott3705]

@@mrdayyeee Day one reservation holder. Was fortunate that Ford gave me option to switch my order back in March. One of the first built with a VIN under 75. Made sure I got in writing that it was being sold at MSRP from general manager so they couldn’t pull any games. Purchased in NJ dealership.

[@chipott3705]

@@jameswillard1 No squeaks or rattles. Yes a little wind noice at highway speeds but not enough to bother me. 1500 miles and only used regular gas. Generally average 70-75 on the highway. Had a 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison with 33 inch tires before and gas mileage wasn’t much better.

[@mrdayyeee]

@@chipott3705 Well played, sir. Search will go on for me, will just have to be quick next time there's something announced that looks good to immediately contact my dealer.

[@gennhowe141]

Just a note, the 23 Raptor lux package shows the temperature on the dials as well. Love your video on this.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Awesome work. Thank you. Very detailed. SHARP vehicle and sharp dresser. You two were meant for each other. Lol

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

I have the programmable grange thingy in my 2022 wildtrack not just in the raptor

[@Winterfell1066]

Great video as always. You have been very helpful in our Bronco Journey. We have a Badlands, 2.7L, Sasquatch, Lux, Modular HD Bumper, Brush Guard in Race Red with Soft Top. Our only regret is that we could not get the hardtop at the time. That is what we need for travel security. We have all the hard to get bits, but need a hardtop. We were lucky, but I ordered in the first week and it still took a year and a half. I know there is one supplier that can do a aftermarket hardtop, but I am surprised that more have not come up with good hardtop options.

[@rajasultan7473]

It’s not worth anything over MSRP

[@nathanhoskins7689]

Such an awesome beast!! I took delivery of my 22 Bronco Badlands with Lux non Sas about a month ago and mine has the home link on the sun visor. I guess it was a new option they added for the 22 models

[@a36538]

Homelink is 100% included on a badlands lux. Might want to double check that

[@georgesmith4195]

I Agree only black looks good on the Raptors unless they would do body colored fender flares. If Ford ever offers the Raptor in Antimatter Blue with Leather trim seat that would be irresistible !

[@asdf51501]

I like it, but would not spend over MSRP for it. It looks great in black.

[@02hreblue30]

He talks about 12mpg immediately after hammering it on the highway on ramp

[@DMAX-ed7pq]

Check out Lite Brite Nation channel if you want to see people actually using these how they were intended. Every channel is the same spec rundown.

[@kimberlydodder8198]

It looks super cool... I'm wondering how it will do when the trail is a bit narrow? I was curious if I could put the raptor suspension on my badlands sasquatch?

[@kimberlydodder8198]

Really?? Ok don't laugh, but how do I hit you up lol.

[@forgotten_world]

What Ford need is to make a descent PHEV version to both F150 and Bronco: driven exclusively by electric motors, leaving the ICE to only recharge the battery. This way they could slash the fuel consumption by several times, as the electric motors are way more efficient: 95% versus 25% of the combustion engine - also, vast amounts of instantaneous torque at low RPM. This also enables the ICE engine to be much smaller and operate at optimum rotation for efficiency and durability, without the need to change the engine RPM. This PHEV implementation also enables to utilize a way smaller battery comparing to a BEV - a fraction of what the Lightning have.

[@MM-bw1lo]

Very good and honest review!

[@TheShortshit65]

I own the 2021 bronco sport big bend and I love it.

[@PopsGG]

24:00 Regarding the lack of rear visibility... I have a van with no rear windows. Its not hard to get used to. Maybe get full time rear camera if its too much.

[@kevinreid1848]

Look at you all dressed to impress. The skid plate is a definite eye catcher. Removable step bar - Sweet. If this was a Transformer, what wold you call it? I'm thinking; Flexalator.

[@bobchronister3429]

Can you use the rear camera to look at who is behind you?

[@TCcustoms_]

Yes, but I think it cuts off at 15mph.

[@bobchronister3429]

@@TCcustoms_ maybe Ford can program that into the software so you can use it as a rearview mirror?

[@melvinhunt6976]

If it’s not a Supercar, Roll’s etc, Nothing is worth 135,000 dollars!

[@KIckAssPinball]

Don't pay above sticker! Prices are dropping fast just like on the Normal Bronco!! 23's have been hitting the market for weeks.

[@210castro]

How tall are you? I didn’t catch it in the video

[@DuncanStClair-zc8st]

Got one for sticker. Worth every penny.

[@fusionflarexd9296]

Wow, you guys reviewed this guy quickly. I work with United Road as a dispatcher and we deliver there often. Funny how you guys reviewed that 1 block down at the civic center! These bad boys are rare.

[@jeffwhite8282]

Another great and informative video Mitchell. One of my buddies has this exact black Braptor en route. I guess I'm "stuck" with my Wildtrak for now!

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Maybe Ford could add rear view mirror camera for the obstructed view and blue tooth speakers in the doors for door removal. Great video!

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

I honestly don’t understand why they didn’t

[@bigaarmory100]

Nice Bronco, but I’ll stick to my paid for 2000 TJ which will take me everywhere I want to go on road and off.

[@pimpmyride7278]

Facts, but you’ll have whiplash by the time you get there. Bronco is smooth and comfortable.

[@bigaarmory100]

@@pimpmyride7278 - Most definitely because I hope after 22 years of technological, mechanical and engineering advancements PLUS another $80,000 in price a smoother ride is the result, but I still have 22 years of driving with no whiplash.

[@anthonydemattei8525]

Nice job Mitchell. You are right no difference in the sound of the muffler.

[@RobustArid379]

This is a dream car. You can’t afford it. Forget it.

[@charlesgallop7026]

I've seen a bronco raptor for sale at 149k which is absolutely ridiculous

[@timohm3644]

Mitchell totally agree about the fender flares, the rear ones are ugly but functional. Great video as always.

[@asdf51501]

“Ugly but functional” can have its own appeal. 😊👍🏻

[@Bdennie84]

Hi I’m 6’-3” and I’m from Alabama.

[@fivefingerheist]

The road presence of the Bronco Raptor is like nothing I've seen before. Some guy was test driving one while I was driving with my wife in my new badlands......that looked like a baby toy next to his Raptor. We could still see him like a mile back on the freeway. It was messed up 🤣🤣

[@davemillan5082]

Nice job! What shades ya rockin Mitchell?

[@jasonneville3296]

$15k mark up happened to me in SoCal on my Bronco order. Day 1 reservation…😅

[@samsaasen4922]

Most incredible off road vehicle to ever hit the market. And I’m going to review it in this parking lot in my slacks

[@francisarrigo8789]

Thank you for your honest reviews. Will you be advising us when “new” orders will begin being taken? We are driving all the way there to buy from you and just want a 2 door base with every few options.

[@mnj640]

Here in Australia F150s are well over 100k as well as Rams Chevy trucks. Goodness knows how much this will cost here

[@selimibnalkazahan]

The review is good, the only thing I find dissapointing is that the guy never mentioned the cameras, the possibility of having the rear camera on all the time to have a better visibility, and the other option of turning the front camera on to do some rock crawling. Other than that, was a good review, I suscribed.

[@toddgregory897]

Considering ordering one and trading my Wildtrak … does the Raptor Bronk still have the same tow rating??

[@robertz2557]

Man i love my focus st recaro seats and im a short fat guy. The engine choice is why 3.0 instead of the 3.5L. great video thanks for posting it.

[@playerone2629]

If i buy directly from the official Ford dealer the msrp is retain?

[@RenKnight347]

The way that upper management is making decisions, it wouldn't surprise me if instead of a Raptor R, they'll probably elect to go with a Raptor Mach-e!😳

[@PlumbRalph]

Why don’t those fender flairs come off like the regular Bronco has them with easy tabs to remove for off reading?

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

I think ford was saying something about when high speed dessert running they wouldn’t just pop off

[@fivefingerheist]

They did put a V8 in the Bronco. It's the DR version with the coyote engine. Just in the neighborhood of 250,000 though 🙃

[@bajamike3803]

Ford should not allow dealers to get cars for a year if they get caught doing this crap.

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

If I have a 2022 wildtrack can I upgrade to the hoss 3.0 at the dealer?

[@marksjunction69]

Thanks for this review. I’m interested in people’s opinion if this is actually worth the price Ford is charging for this vehicle. In Canada it is listed at $120,000.00, which in my opinion is too high. I think since COVID manufacturers are taking advantage of customers. I think this vehicle should be around $90,000.00 CAD.

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

It’s a shame that ford couldn’t give the bronco that lcd and stabilizer disconnect in the wild track but other than that I love mine

[@obaniehia]

i honestly thought it was a jeep wrangler from the top down rear view lol 04:37

[@tonyg4546]

You Say Ford doesn't put speakers in the doors because the removable is not a good excuse . You take the doors off and unplug them anyway adding 2 wires to each door to that plug isn't A big deal. Ford could add 4 more speakers to the Broncos sound sys and just tell you if you take the doors off your Negative 4 speakers.

[@tmuny1380]

I'm waiting for the bronco raptor triceratops model to come out !

[@gtrules46]

I'm looking at your website right now & I see at least a $5,000 up to $10,000 mark-up on Bronco Raptors...

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Those fender flares lol, they look like they are 6" wide.

[@FarrokhZarnegar]

Beautiful.

[@KarawithaK]

I’m 5’3 so I’ll use a trampoline to get in the cab 😅

[@RenKnight347]

Either that or like I tell my friend who is about your height that I've got an old pole that my brother used to use for pole vaulting when he did track and field 😂

[@konactopus5418]

I have a question for you. I watched one of your videos that mentions your dealer will not charge over MSRP. I am wondering if that is the case for all the Town & Country dealers. I found one near Nashville, and I am planning to head over there some time soon if that's true. Thank you!

[@mikekellum6238]

I will stick with my 2 Door Bad Lands lux @ MSRP thank you.

[@Pwj579]

3.0TT v6, why? Come on Ford why no 5.0 V8

[@codykennedy4713]

Just gave a thumbs up for selling at MSRP, in Charleston there is a Bronco going for $150,000…disgusting. 😢

[@heavyduty1776]

I wish the motor was not a v-6, it’s very weak sounding and performing. Love the looks and build but it needs a v-8 like the jeep 392. I have the 392 rubicon as well and it’s such a letdown to drive the raptor after that v-8.

[@neillepps1965]

Amazing !!