Badlands to Raptor?

[ep67bro]

So I am never satisfied. I have had four 6G broncos since they came out. I ordered a Badlands that took forever to get so I purchased a four door Black diamond early in 22 for my wife, I put a 2" lift on it and a set of stock Wildtrack wheels and tires, and she loves it and still dives it today . Then my badlands came in Aug of 22 and I drove it for 3-4 months but said "I dont need two four door broncos" so I came across a nice optioned two door Black diamond and I bought that. But after over a year of driving it I realized that having two more doors was nice and I could use the room So last fall I found a four door badlands SAS that had just about everything I wanted and got that. I love the bronco but kind of wanted a hard top and wouldn't mind a little more plush feel and to be honest I always wanted something that was a Raptor didn't mater if it was a F150, Ranger or Bronco.

Have any of you guys gone from a standard 6G bronco to a Raptor Bronco? Andy real big difference in handling and power? Three of the four broncos I have had were the 6cyl and that is all I would get after owning one. (funny my wifes is the 4cyl and we have had it the longest)I know they are a lot wider so are they a PIA to park? Any down sides you have come across?

They are giving huge discounts on left over 2024 Raptors right now around 15-18K off. And there is a sweet looking Velocity Blue one that the dealer nearest me has. I know I will take a beating trading in my 24 Badlands as used values have dropped a lot. But you only live once! Any feed back would be great.

 

[Scoop]

I would jump on a Raptor except that Ford made it too wide for some of the trails I run in Colorado.

I think you’re on record pace for having owned the most Gen6’s by anyone!!

 

[ep67bro]

I would jump on a Raptor except that Ford made it too wide for some of the trails I run in Colorado.

I think you’re on record pace for having owned the most Gen6’s by anyone!!

LOL I know I got wrapped up in them for sure! never planned it. When I ordered my first Badlands back in early 2021 I ordered it the way I wanted it and expected to have it a long time. But shit happened and here I am four years later having had four different broncos.

I agree they are on the wide side. I probably wont do anything as the pricing is still stupid. When I got the Badlands I have now I wanted to try and find a Wildtrack for the Hoss suspension but I couldn't find anything but black or gray and I didnt want either color. I love the Hot Pepper Red Metallic my truck is now and if one on my local dealers had a Raptor that color I would probably bite on it. I guess I am never satisfied!

 

[77Bronco636]

We have a Wildtrak and a Raptor, night and day differences between the two!!! I dont think youll be disappointed with the Raptor!

 

[JohnJohn]

The Raptor is amazing.
Down sides:

• We average 15.9MPG with premium fuel, the ProCal tune, and a K&N filter. You don't need to run premium unless you run the ProCal.
• The wheels are as wide as my super duty truck. It is not a huge deal but the wheels toss mud all over the sides even with the huge flairs. I had to have my front doors PPF covered to save the lower door from rock chips.
• It weighs 5800 pounds
• Cost

The upside:

• Many people have no idea it's a Bronco because it just says Ford and Raptor all over it.
• You cant stay out of the gas pedal because it is so much fun
• The suspension is amazing
• Raptor mode is amazing
• 4500 pound towing capacity (1000 more than other Broncos)
• 37s
• Everything is different from the other Broncos. Stronger frame, suspension, axels are stronger front and rear, unique body panels, interior, wheel bolt pattern and on and on

 

[ep67bro]

Thanks for the info!
I was also looking at ordering a new Mustang exactly the way I want it, it would have been 15-20 thousand less than a Raptor, but I am more of a truck guy and feel i would get myself in trouble with a car that fast.

The local dealer sold the blue Raptor they had and are down to just a Dark Green one. They are offering $18,000 off sticker. Good price but still crazy expensive. I also considered lifting my Badlands and putting different wheels and tires on it.

For now I will keep the Badlands but I am always looking for the next better ride!

 

[Gupster88]

15.9? You need to take your foot outta it. I am pushing 18mph with the tune kit.

 

[JohnJohn]

15.9? You need to take your foot outta it. I am pushing 18mph with the tune kit.

I would have bought something other than a Raptor with a window sticker saying 15 to 16 MPG if I was after gas mileage.

My wife primarily drives it. We have conducted a few experiments and got 17 MPG on a trip once.

My only other performance mods are the Procal is a K&N running 93 octane in every tank of gas.

 

[ep67bro]

LOL My wife only gets about 16mpg out of her 4cyl Black Diamond! I only get about 17 out of my 2.7 Badlands. I got a little better than 18 on a long trip when I was staying under 70mph. I really dont know how people are getting much better than that with any bronco! I didnt buy a Bronco for the MPG for sure!

Crazy my Super Duty gets 19MPG all the time on long trips and I drive way more than 70. Now around town is 16 at best.

 

[fatboy]

With a little over 5k miles, I am pushing 19 mpg. 2.7 wildtrak.

 

[ep67bro]

LOl it must be me and my driving habits!

I do drive with a heavy right foot.

 

[Glass Pony]

Differences in MPG I know can be attributed to the way folks drive, my wife gets about 2 MPG less than I do on her OB Bronco and my F-150 (3.5 Eco).
But this past February we stayed in North Naples, FL. for the month and I couldn't believe how bad of milage I got. Normally I get around 20 mpg on the F-150 around Sussex County DE, down in Naples the best I could get was 15-16 mpg while I was there. Back home, back to 20 mpg.

 

[ep67bro]

Differences in MPG I know can be attributed to the way folks drive, my wife gets about 2 MPG less than I do on her OB Bronco and my F-150 (3.5 Eco).
But this past February we stayed in North Naples, FL. for the month and I couldn't believe how bad of milage I got. Normally I get around 20 mpg on the F-150 around Sussex County DE, down in Naples the best I could get was 15-16 mpg while I was there. Back home, back to 20 mpg.

Well in southwest Florida there are a hell of a lot of stop lights! I havent driven around Naples much but if its anything like Fort Meyers, Cape Coral or Punta Gorda the lights will drive you crazy! The only place worse is Tampa!! I haven't driven any of our broncos in Southwest Florida but have driven my Super Duty and our old Expedition a lot! I will be driving my Superduty down there again in two weeks.

I know my bronco really drops in MPG when I drive it around town or in DC or Baltimore because of all the stop and go. But I am sure my MPG would be a lot better if I didnt drive it like I stole it!

 

[ep67bro]

I just saw one of my Local Ford dealers has a 2024 Hot Pepper Red Metallic Bronco Raptor on the lot with $22K off the sticker price!! The sticker was over $104,000 Now listed at $82,000!

Only issue I have with it is it doesn't have the painted flares. The black plastic flares are bit much, I really prefer the ones that are painted.

Ugh it is very hard to resist at these discounts!

 

[Rob1962]

I'd say given the current economic debacle, if you have your heart set on any new car right now, you might want to snap it up quick at any discounted price.