May 19, 2023
I know this has been covered in some articles and certain videos, and I know I am probably going to get harshly criticized for going down this road, but each day I own my 2023 bronco Wildtrak I am repeatedly asking myself, is the bronco raptor really worth $ 30,000.00 more without a dealer markup ?
I currently own a F 150 37 package raptor, and I love the truck, but since the bronco Wildtrak has arrived, which was 10 days ago I have only driven the F 150 once, and that was because I needed to utilize the back bed. And I have spent alot of time in 4 F 150 raptors and it has been my favorite all around vehicle/ daily driver. Although other than the bronco not having a truck bed, I am finding the bronco to be a much more enjoyable daily driver. And not just because of size difference and maneuverability. The only 2 issues I have with the bronco is wind noise at highway speeds and no truck bed. Which as far the lack of truck bed goes you can always buy a cargo carrier.
Back to the raptor vs. Wildtrak. In ten days I have put 560 miles on the Wildtrak and I have really enjoyed every minute. I have not owned a bronco raptor, but I have sat in 2 and seen a few of them in real life. Yes with the bronco raptor I know the engine is different, the suspension is different, the frame is wider, and it has 37 inch tires but the 2023 Wildtrak with the hoss fox suspension, the upgraded steering rack, the added rear sway bar, and the improved tie rods with 35 inch tires I am really questioning the $ 28,000.00 price difference. Thus far 90 percent of my driving time has been pavement , but when I have been on gravel I am very impressed with the suspension and the highway ride is close to my F 150 Raptor.
After actually owning a sasq. Wildtrak for only 10 days I am actually questioning which one I like the looks of better ? Wildtrak or Raptor. I had a raptor on order last winter and it got totaled due to the tractor trailer hauler getting into a accident in bad weather, but I have another raptor on order now. I decided to get grab the Wildtrak because my regional manager did not know if the bronco raptor replacement would get built in 2023 or 2024. And although my dealer told me that I am price protected thru the dealership, they will still have to fight with ford about this especially if it becomes a 2024 build.
I honestly feel that other than the Horsepower difference, the way the new Wildtrak is built I really think it's a very hard and compelling decision. I will say this I've already had 4 people, 2 dealerships and 2 car people say that for a $ 30,000.00 spread the Wildtrak is the way to go, especially with me living on the east coast.
Just curious to hear members opinions.
I currently own a F 150 37 package raptor, and I love the truck, but since the bronco Wildtrak has arrived, which was 10 days ago I have only driven the F 150 once, and that was because I needed to utilize the back bed. And I have spent alot of time in 4 F 150 raptors and it has been my favorite all around vehicle/ daily driver. Although other than the bronco not having a truck bed, I am finding the bronco to be a much more enjoyable daily driver. And not just because of size difference and maneuverability. The only 2 issues I have with the bronco is wind noise at highway speeds and no truck bed. Which as far the lack of truck bed goes you can always buy a cargo carrier.
Back to the raptor vs. Wildtrak. In ten days I have put 560 miles on the Wildtrak and I have really enjoyed every minute. I have not owned a bronco raptor, but I have sat in 2 and seen a few of them in real life. Yes with the bronco raptor I know the engine is different, the suspension is different, the frame is wider, and it has 37 inch tires but the 2023 Wildtrak with the hoss fox suspension, the upgraded steering rack, the added rear sway bar, and the improved tie rods with 35 inch tires I am really questioning the $ 28,000.00 price difference. Thus far 90 percent of my driving time has been pavement , but when I have been on gravel I am very impressed with the suspension and the highway ride is close to my F 150 Raptor.
After actually owning a sasq. Wildtrak for only 10 days I am actually questioning which one I like the looks of better ? Wildtrak or Raptor. I had a raptor on order last winter and it got totaled due to the tractor trailer hauler getting into a accident in bad weather, but I have another raptor on order now. I decided to get grab the Wildtrak because my regional manager did not know if the bronco raptor replacement would get built in 2023 or 2024. And although my dealer told me that I am price protected thru the dealership, they will still have to fight with ford about this especially if it becomes a 2024 build.
I honestly feel that other than the Horsepower difference, the way the new Wildtrak is built I really think it's a very hard and compelling decision. I will say this I've already had 4 people, 2 dealerships and 2 car people say that for a $ 30,000.00 spread the Wildtrak is the way to go, especially with me living on the east coast.
Just curious to hear members opinions.
Laura
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