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@chaleowin7732Ай бұрын
I've purchased 25+ cars in my life and it takes 6 months for me to pinpoint exactly what I want. I appreciate the detailed video; it provides excellent information for anyone considering a purchase.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
@@chaleowin7732 This is such awesome feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I’m glad it is useful to anyone trying to make the perfect decision for their next vehicle.
@raiderjkwong5 күн бұрын
Love your content. I am looking at all the vehicles you have mentioned and I really appreciate you honest feedback about your Raptor. I just sold my Mercedes AMG C 63 S and this is the only truck that gives me that similar driving experience.
@flaberdoopin3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment and I’m glad you like the ranger raptor! That AMG with the V8 is a beast! The raptor isn’t gonna replace that on the twisting roads but it sure is fun to get it sideways on the dirt roads!
@stuartmunto4755Ай бұрын
I took mine out in the wet recently and was astounded to how easy it was to handle when having a little fun. The feeling you get through the seat and steering wheel is nothing like I've ever had before. You feel the car lose traction and its almost like slow motion in allowing it to slide and when it does come back, there's no violent snap. So comfortable and easy. They really knocked it out of the park with handling and feel - which is so surprising given its a 2.5t offroader. The Topher recently did a video on drifting it in the wet and you can even see how easy it is to control - no crazy hand movements on the steering wheel, no violent snaps. Just pure ease and confidence
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
That’s awesome… I’m gonna have to check out that video… i have a blast on the dirt roads around here for sure… you hit the nail on the head with your description though, it is awesome and like you said, no crazy snap back… the Focus RS was similar when it corrected itself when it got sideways. Ford is getting pretty good at this stuff.
@stuartmunto4755Ай бұрын
@@flaberdoopin it’s definitely worth a watch! Also thanks for the video - so much great information as always. It’s always nice to have someone else fully validate exactly how I feel towards the Ranger Raptor! Thanks again
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Heck yeah! Cheers
@samwang7774Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for putting such detailed review man! Can't wait for my RR same color coming in within 1-2 weeks. It was just shipped July 8 and hopefully it will get here soon!
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
right on man, i was really tempted to not post it because of how long it was but like i said in the beginning, this is the kind of stuff i would have wanted to see when i was looking for my truck! Cheers. and thanks a lot for the comment, I really appreciate all the feedback i get both positive and negative to try to make better videos!
@1guarino9 күн бұрын
Your passion for cars is obvious! Nice job.
@flaberdoopin8 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@WesGoodlett-em4jkАй бұрын
Nice! I appreciate your insight on this truck. I also am grateful you were brave enough to tinker with your truck to show how everything works, comes apart and then put back together. I have also upgraded B&O system to the Kicker Key and 10 inch hideaway Kicker. I ordered the hitch light from Diode Dynamics, added 32 light bar behind the grill, and the Raptor lights from Indi Carbon. I have just under 6K miles and love this truck too!!!
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Right on! It sounds like you and I have the same ideas on what we want this truck to be… the performance is awesome but there are some fun easy things to upgrade to make it that much better! Thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate it every time! Cheers
@HurtDaddyАй бұрын
Really like the Black Oak stuff but looks too deep for behind the grill.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
there are so many great offroad light options out there, i hadn't actually heard of black oak but i just looked it up and they look awesome. the one i got was a bit big and required some trimming but there are a lot out there that fit right in with no modifications required.
@boomcr7302Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your detailed breakdown and analysis! I have this truck in Australia and also love it as much. Best regards and look forward to your future vids mate 🍻
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for the comment! i really appreciate it, fair dinkum, and i'm super jealous of all of you Aussies that have been able to play with this truck for the last few years while we were stuck here living vicariously through you all.
@PatrickButhmann3 күн бұрын
I have to say, I thought I was the only one, but it was only 13 vehicles over 15 years of marriage! Similar to yourself, I just traded my 2021 M3 (6-spd) for a 2024 Ranger Raptor, and admittedly it was very much on a whim. I've never been a big SUV fan, always preferring either a truck (practical) or a sports car of some sort. I loved my M3 and it was fabulous to drive, but I found that it was far too tempting to let almost 500 HP loose. I've been a fan of the F-150 Raptor for years, but the markups have been ridiculous, and when you live in a densely populated area, the F-150 version just becomes unmanageable. I first saw a Ranger Raptor when travelling in Thailand for business, and I've been eagerly waiting for them to hit our market. Luckily, I got my Ranger Raptor for about $5K below MSRP as well.
@flaberdoopin3 күн бұрын
That's awesome that you found such a great deal on the truck! there are still a lot of dealers trying to charge markups so you did awesome. I do agree with you that the smaller sports cars are way too much fun and always tempt me to let loose with them as well. The ranger raptor is just the right amount of fun and doesn't really catch the eyes of the police like the sporty little cars. What other vehicles have you had? i'm always interested to see what other people who go through vehicles like me drive. Thanks for the comment! Cheers.
@patcoleman1742Ай бұрын
Love your videos and talk about driving your Raptor into DC. I'm in Rockville but haven't done that yet. I also love your attitude "it is what it is" about things that aren't perfect with it. Looking forward to more.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment! Driving into the city with the Ranger is no issue at all, i mean i see delivery trucks everywhere so a bigger vehicle is obviously doable but just cumbersome and i do not like to be the person holding up traffic to make a turn or get into a parking spot. i live by the 'if everyone did it would it still work' philosophy and it would be chaos if everyone drove a full size truck in the city! And yeah, just gotta roll with the punches, no vehicle is going to be perfect, if you look hard enough you will always find faults, just gotta choose your battles, right?
@hipostang2311 күн бұрын
I ordered a 2025 Maverick hybrid AWD today, but couldn’t stop looking at the ranger raptor! Couldn’t stomach the $12k mark up, so I’ll have to seek comfort in the locking gas tank lid…😂
@flaberdoopin10 күн бұрын
That maverick is an awesome truck for sure.
@pistoleharleyАй бұрын
thanks for sharing your experience & thoughts with this 3.0 Raptor. Much appreciated.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
You bet… cheers!
@barryadams9757Ай бұрын
Love your split version just watched the short version will come back when I have time & watch the long version. have ONE ordered at msrp I'm in Alabama trying to learn everything I can lot of videos popping up now ENJOY YOURS the most & your not calling it a car !🤣🤣
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Thanks a lot for the comment and I’m glad the split short/long version worked out as planned haha. I thought the whole video would only be 15 min when I made the cards haha. I lived in Montgomery for a year and a half a while back. I loved Alabama! Cheers and enjoy the truck when you get it!
@rrmrussАй бұрын
Thank you, Bro that was a very thoughtful video. Hope to run to you on the raptor assault, going at end of sept.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
That would be awesome! I was supposed to go last week but ended up having to check into my new command early so now I’m looking at 29-30 sept so maybe I’ll see you there! Cheers
@rrmrussАй бұрын
@@flaberdoopin perfect! I’ll see you then. I assumed you fly. I’ll be driving from Las Vegas.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Right on. I’ll most likely fly… it’s a long freaking drive from VA but it might be fun… I’ll decide soon but probably fly
@ericwilson740Ай бұрын
Super video! Mine finally came in last week....just a few issues. Keep up the great content, Kyle!
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
glad you got your truck! let me know if you figure any cool stuff out about it that i might not know... i'm always trying to learn more about this bad boy!
@bigd225615 күн бұрын
What issues? I get mine Monday
@DFriggerАй бұрын
I'd bet the market difference would have something to do with F150 being huge in NA and not wanting to eat too much into the market share whereas it smaller "ute"-midsize is ideal in those other markets and will generally sell more.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
You may be right on that… we love our full size trucks here in NA… and the f-150 is one of the most sold out there. I guess I just don’t get it when they sabotage one vehicle to hype another…
@bryy2053Ай бұрын
Thanks again for sharing. I can't wait to recieve my truck and watching your videos is entertaining and exciting. I have so many ideas I'd like to do, and one of the first I'm thinking of is dark bronze method racing wheels which I think would look fantastic with the shelter green, which is the color i wanted and feel lucky to get. Runner up for me would be azure gray and although I've had a few white cars and I'm kind of bored with it, the white is growing on me on this truck
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
thanks for the comment. i'm glad you like the videos and hopefully you get some useful information out of them. i think shelter green with the dark bronze methods will look amazing! I honestly think all of the color options on this truck are great. Cheers
@bryy2053Ай бұрын
@flaberdoopin yes it's cool to hear your experience with the truck. From what I see I think my biggest gripe, given everything is mechanically sound is going to be the shifter. I haven't used it and I'll probably get used to it, but I know right off the bat I perfer the conventional notch shifter. I want the methods because reducing the weight of the wheels on this truck I feel would make a pretty big difference. Maybe I'm wrong. Plus I doubt I'll ever use beadlocks so I may try to switch my spec to the normal wheels and spend that $$ on the methods.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
@@bryy2053 yeah, i dont think i will ever actually put the beadlock rings on either and i think you will absolutely be able to measure and tell a difference between the reduction in Ursprung weight. I think it would be hard to feel it just from the ‘seat of your pants’ driving, but if you ran a draggy for several 0-30 or 0-60 runs in similar conditions with same fuel you would likely see a big quicker acceleration with the lighter wheels. Worst case, you get the beadlock wheels and sell them to put that towards the new wheels.
@bryy2053Ай бұрын
@flaberdoopin yeah for sure. I think it would be noticeable in steering and suspension/handling the most because you're right, those are HEAVY wheels/tires. It's nice it comes from the factory with probably the best tires in the KO3s. I've been watching some off road channels that are tire experts and it's eye opening how much research and technology is involved in making modern tires. The KO3s are a great all around tire.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
that's awesome... i'm no tire expert but i really like these KO3's as well... i have had a few differen't A/T and Mud tires on my older vehicles and these are my favorite all around by far.
@shadowswordairsofteast22 күн бұрын
If they do come out with a Ranger Raptor R it better have AC vents for the rear passengers.
@flaberdoopin22 күн бұрын
100%
@Draxman_4Ай бұрын
I traded my Focus ST over the weekend for a Shelter Green.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Awesome! I did love both my ST and RS… I think I may try to find a little fiesta ST in a few years as a super fun commuter/auto cross vehicle. Focus was awesome but I liked driving the fiesta at octane academy. Hope you love your ranger… it is so freaking awesome
@munch2048Ай бұрын
I picked mine up yesterday for msrp 57800 and there is on 30 miles away for 70 thousand
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Nice! There are deals to be found for sure. Especially now that it has been around for 4+ months.
@JimBering20 күн бұрын
A desert racer in Virginia. Makes a lot of sense. What's he going to do with it? Rush to DC?
@flaberdoopin20 күн бұрын
Haha… there are actually a lot of trails out here in VA but I do appreciate your negativity, hopefully you share it with your family and friends as well as us on KZbin! Cheers
@dubyamiyamiАй бұрын
Colorado has 310HP dosent matter what trim, got a Ranger Raptor for MSRP love it, but I wish it had ventilated seats
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
Oh, maybe it was the torque that was mid 300s. Either way I love my Ranger as well and wouldn’t trade it!
@optimusprimepro32Ай бұрын
i am at 1509 Miles bc it ain't my daily car but if i feel like it or it rained i drive the Raptor and i also have a new car on the way not really new but a 2016 Toyota Harrier
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
You have quite to car collection! Very cool
@howhigh4622 күн бұрын
Beautiful truck! Where is the 12v auxiliary outlet ? like for a radar detector to be plugged in
@flaberdoopin22 күн бұрын
It is in the center console, not up on the dash unfortunately. Only USB A and USB C up on the dash
@curtl169421 күн бұрын
Howdy, finally got my Ranger Raptor and love it! Questions for you. Can you customize the calm screen? I’d like to see RPM and not fuel. Also I’m considering a bed cover. Saw you had the bak roll up. Would you do a folding one instead? The Ford Leer one is nice or a Paragon.
@flaberdoopin21 күн бұрын
glad to hear that you got your truck! I dont know exactly what you are asking about the calm screen. the 'calm screen' is just blank on mine and i have the option to go through current mileage, the different trips, or all of the internal temps and turbo boost/vacuum. you can also change the two middle gauges at the top of the display to whatever you want but the outter two (coolant temp and fuel level) dont change. Not sure if that helps or not. For my truck the RPM is always displayed on the left and speed on the right then i usually have the list of temps and pressures in the middle or sometimes just the little truck with the current mileage.
@curtl169420 күн бұрын
Hum I will need to play with the calm screen. All mine shows is the mph and miles left on screen. Too many setting to play with! My Bronco is way simpler for changing stuff. I had to have the dealer show me where to add the tire psi. Threw me for a loop.
@theobserver9565Ай бұрын
I took a Ranger Raptor for a test drive and I have to admit I liked it. If it had a bigger gas tank I would seriously consider it. My test drive netted 12 mpg. Its rated 16 city and I know in the winter it will get around 14mpg. The combination of small gas tank and very poor mileage is a turn off.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
yeah, if you are looking for a ranger raptor, it isn't for the mileage, that's for sure! not sure what else out there has performance of the RR and the range you are looking for in stock form.
@curtl16947 күн бұрын
Howdy another question for you. I’m tall and were a size 11 shoe. Have you noticed the top of your shoe hitting the airbag when going from gas to the brakes? I saw another person on Ranger6g complain about it too. I have to be mindful so the top of my foot doesn’t hit the airbag. No clue why Ford would hang it down that low. My Bronco doesn’t have an air bag right next to my feet.
@flaberdoopin7 күн бұрын
Yeah! For the first 2-3 weeks I was getting my toe caught on the heater vent ( not an airbag) when going from gas to brake. But haven’t had any issues once I got used to it. Doesn’t excuse the poor design but it has not been an issue lately now that I have adapted to it
@doughboy0000812 күн бұрын
Is there a tip or trick to turn on the bed lights on beside the dash? Would love a switch at the bed or on the fob.
@flaberdoopin12 күн бұрын
Sadly not one that I have found, but I will look again to see if
@doughboy0000812 күн бұрын
@@flaberdoopin I’ll be waiting for you to do the mod so I can copy.
@Anonymous-sy2nhАй бұрын
I may have missed it on your videos, but do you have gaps on the left and right side of the tailgate, enough to see visible light in the bed? I’ve seen a few other reviewers showing overly large gaps.
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
yes, the gaps are about the same as all the other panel gaps around the vehicle but it doesn't overlap other sheet metal like a door to the pax cabin so you can see light through it. I dont really see it as an issue but it would let water in if you sprayed a hose right on it for sure.
@jamesjannell8706Ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you. I still love my Mojave but would certainly consider this truck next year. However, can you tell me if ford offers a pickup bed cargo control system, with sliding tie downs on sides and front ?? Thx JJ
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
I don’t think that is available from ford. I loved that on my Tacoma! There are probably some aftermarket options but I haven’t seen it yet
@jamesjannell8706Ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know. Hopefully ford will jump in on a track system.
@imhann98Ай бұрын
Another well informed video, you seem like a real intelligent dude. I have a question about the airforce or military. Im 25 and have been thinking of enlisting, am i too old? Thanks man
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
i am not a recruiter but i can tell you that you could get into the reserves for sure and i'm pretty sure you aren't too old to join up active duty either. I think the age limit for the naval academy was like 24 years old and you dont start up in the navy proper until you graduate 4 years later so there are 28 year olds getting commissioned. id be willing to be the marines are the most stringent on age limits but i would think that as a 25 year old you would be good to go... okay, i opened another tab and searched it... you are good to join pretty much any branch! Good luck and i hope you decide to do it if it is what you want. I joined up 4 days after graduating high school and am still doing it today 24 years later. (the first 4 years didnt count as active duty time because it was at the naval academy, but it was still the military and i still signed my life away haha). Cheers and good luck! GO NAVY... but honestly all the services are awesome
@HurtDaddyАй бұрын
@@flaberdoopin I picked up a couple little comments in your videos. Are you a pilot as well?
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
that's what i started out doing in the Navy, but i got hurt during a training flight (an instrument flight of all things) and ended up getting medically disqualified
@davefisher519610 күн бұрын
I missed your overall and highway mpg
@flaberdoopin9 күн бұрын
Overall is 16.1 and highway (70-75 mph with rooftop tent as a speed brake) 19-20
@davefisher51969 күн бұрын
@@flaberdoopin I have a ZR2 with 80,000 miles Great riding but only need the off road aspect a couple weeks out of the year. Pulling the boat is only reason I need the power
@abiliopilides943628 күн бұрын
Does the Fuel tank flap locks whenever the car is Locked ??
@flaberdoopin28 күн бұрын
Not on the US version… pretty crazy cuz it does overseas
@abiliopilides943628 күн бұрын
@@flaberdoopin thanks for the reply !
@jayrod37711 күн бұрын
I have a 2015 Colorado Z71. Would I like this better?
@flaberdoopin10 күн бұрын
It will be quicker and nimbler for sure but that z71 is an awesome truck.
@jayrod37710 күн бұрын
@@flaberdoopinit’s been in the shop quite a bit over the years. Almost 140,000 miles on it. It’s going good, just worried I’m pressing my luck. Either that or your truck is just going to increase in cost in the next year or two and then I’ll be stuck. Thoughts?
@flaberdoopin10 күн бұрын
I had a 1994 s-10 that I put 240,000 miles on with nothing but fluid changes (engine oil, transmission fluid and coolant) and the occasional tune up (cap rotor and plugs/wires) and when I sold it, it was still running great. Chevy trucks are pretty stout! I love new vehicles but if I had to buy one truck to last forever it would be an early 2000s Tacoma or a s-10/colorado. I’m hoping that this ranger lasts as long as the S-10 I had but I have a feeling it will require a lot more than oil changes and spark plugs
@jayrod3777 күн бұрын
@@flaberdoopinwhat makes you have a feeling it’s going to require more maintenance? Just because the new stuff doesn’t last a long as the old stuff, or something else?
@billycollazo8089Ай бұрын
How about mpg long distance Thanks
@flaberdoopinАй бұрын
it's not good haha. when you are rolling down the highway at 75 you aren't even getting 19 mpg unless you are tucked in behind a big semi tractor trailer... if you are chilling at 55 you might bet 20-21 at best. I was actually pretty surprised at just how bad the mileage was on a 3L turbo charged truck, but it is just a big old speed brake rolling down the road with a lot of rotating mass and unsprung weight. for my 800 mile road trip on highways i didn't even get 18.5 average... oh well.
@Lensync712 күн бұрын
Pay more than Msrp? 😂😂😂😂
@flaberdoopin12 күн бұрын
Not understanding how supply and demand works? 😂😂😂😂