Hosehead
Executive Member
They sure know how to make awesome trucks 
but how come we don't get them here?
What is this masterstroke?
but how come we don't get them here?What is this masterstroke?
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Quantum Theory
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A F150 Raptor with right hand drive conversion will cost you over R1 000 000... Some available second hand in Namibia, with the conversion.
http://www.autodirect.com.na/2011-RAPTOR-F-150--V8-DOUBLE-CAB-for-sale-used-1400645551.html
http://www.autodirect.com.na/2011-RAPTOR-F-150--V8-DOUBLE-CAB-for-sale-used-1400645551.html
Y'all Qaeda
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I love how they compare these bakkies to the camry on the american top gear. Then it comes to SA and it costs nearly R1000000...
cr@zydude
Honorary Master
The current set up is that Ford will sell the F150 in LHD and only in North America. The T6 Ranger is their 'world truck' and is sold in LHD and RHD in all other markets.
Haldex
Expert Member
Ugly, brash, poorly built, cheap materials, fuel guzzlers. It's why the hilux is still the king.
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
The Raptor, like the second hand one in Nam that I posted above, is a $50 000+ car in the US (new). Then add insane SA import taxes, horrible exchange rate and the RHD conversion and the price will be over a R1 000 000. The Camry is a $30 000 car max over there and you cannot compare the 2.
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
I agree with that on the normal F-150 models, but the Raptor is something special. I would love to take one for a spin in the Namib desert...
Hosehead
Executive Member
6.7 Litre V8 turbodiesel Price $67,755 Base. F-450 Ford Super Duty http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/trim/f450platinum/
My dream car. *fap fap fap fap fap fap*
@ Haldex put Hilux High up your _____ Clue: Begins with "A" Ends with a double 'S" and is another name for a donkey
My dream car. *fap fap fap fap fap fap*
@ Haldex put Hilux High up your _____ Clue: Begins with "A" Ends with a double 'S" and is another name for a donkey
Haldex
Expert Member
Like I said, ugly, brash, fuel guzzling, cheaply made and the hilux is still better, can't carry as much manure as the F450, but who's measuring
What's the point of 6.7l V8? So it can go over a speed bump?
Hosehead
Executive Member
Yep while pulling a big heavy Hatteras fishing boat behind it and several days supply of cold beer.
cr@zydude
Honorary Master
Like I said, ugly, brash, fuel guzzling, cheaply made and the hilux is still better, can't carry as much manure as the F450, but who's measuring
What's the point of 6.7l V8? So it can go over a speed bump?
This is another reason why the F150 makes no sense for SA. A T6 Ranger has a loading capacity of 1077kg with a 2.5 petrol or 2.2 diesel engine. An F150 can carry 1710lbs (775kg) with a 3.7 engine or 1810lbs (821kg) with a 5l engine. Only when you buy an F150 with the Heavy Duty Payload Package will it carry more than a Ranger. Even then the F150 maxes out at 1415kgs.
Y'all Qaeda
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Wasn't my opinion, was said on Top Gear US when they tested the Raptor. Just thought it was interesting.
Quantum Theory
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Weird. I don't remember Tanner saying that... Remember him loving the Raptor.
Y'all Qaeda
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Yeah. They loved it, and compared it in price, to the Camry. Saying something along the lines of:"for the money you can either buy a raptor or a Camry, I know which one I'd pick"
That episode where they had the Raptor racing against a skydiver IIRC..
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Just as a matter of interest:
http://www.toyota.com/camry/#!/models
http://bp3.ford.com/2013-Ford-F-150?branding=1&lang=en#/Models/ (you can enter 90001 as Zip Code)
Almost double the price of the most expensive Camry...
Y'all Qaeda
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I'll go look for the clip sometime later today. If I don't forget.. Like I said, not my opinion, just what I remember..
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Not necessary. Already had a look and you are right
Like I said, posted as a matter of interest.
Y'all Qaeda
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Not necessary. Already had a look and you are right
Like I said, posted as a matter of interest.
Ahh. Thanks! Pricing has changed since the episode then
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Ahh. Thanks! Pricing has changed since the episode then
Nope. I think he was just making a bad comparison...