From a RED Badlands...

[jeffreybehr]

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GORGEOUS, silver-metallic...
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Raptor...

...in less than three weeks.. Yes, you're correct--I'm out of my mind.. But I now have one of those EXCELLENT 3L, 418HP V6s that I so loved in my '23 Explorer ST along with 'the same' 10-speed slushbox autotrans.. This time, Ford got it right, and there's very little similarities between the responsiveness of the two Bronco V6s.. In almost all performance characteristics, the Badlands feels a bit loose and 'balloonish' compared with this Raptor's tighter, quicker characteristics.

So I'm VERY happy with my new/used Raptor (with only 3200 miles on it!) and plan to keep it a long time.

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[Sandy56]

No street tires on that please!! Nice ride I really want one

 

[javelina]

wow, that was quick. but congrats on your new rig. looks great!

 

[Big Red Rocket of Love]

Wow. You go and get rid of that gorgeous ruby red Bronco with color matched top...

















...and then TOTALLY redeemed yourself by scoring that awesome Raptor!! Sweet! I love the orange tow hooks too!

~Steve

 

[Bschurr]

Sweet upgrade.

 

[Mikey1287]

Good. Now wash off that silly tire shine

Looks very nice.

 

[AZ_Craig]

Nice vehicle; you don't see code orange on silver very often. It's a good look (I like it almost as much as a white base ).

 

[jeffreybehr]

Good. Now wash off that silly tire shine

Looks very nice.

TY.

It does indeed look ugly, especially when it's so blotchy.. I guess I have the used-car-detail guys at the stealership to thank for that.. I'll wash them maybe after sundown today.

 

[jeffreybehr]

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GORGEOUS, silver-metallic...
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Raptor...

...in less than three weeks.. Yes, you're correct--I'm out of my mind.. But I now have one of those EXCELLENT 3L, 418HP V6s that I so loved in my '23 Explorer ST along with 'the same' 10-speed slushbox autotrans.. This time, Ford got it right, and there's very little similarities between the responsiveness of the two Bronco V6s.. In almost all performance characteristics, the Badlands feels a bit loose and 'balloonish' compared with this Raptor's tighter, quicker characteristics.

So I'm VERY happy with my new/used Raptor (with only 3200 miles on it!) and plan to keep it a long time.

 

[TheShark]

Congrats on your beautiful Raptor but I have to say that Ruby Red Badlands looks great!

 

[wrs2k]

Massive upgrade. Thanks for sharing your story and enjoy in excellent health!

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