Ford F150 FX4 vs. Raptor - Why I Chose the FX4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Alright guys, I wanted to make a video discussing why I chose to buy a 2013 F150 FX4 rather than a first generation Ford Raptor. The Raptor is definitely an awesome truck that I wouldn't mind owning, but after two years I'm still happy with my purchase, so watch the video and check out why!
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This video makes perfect sense. Although I use my truck for work most days. My fx4 is plenty for me. The locking diff. & extra skid plates are GOLD. Unless you are a 4 wheel junkie, most Raptors, I believe, are overpriced, and underused. Man I gotta get to work...
good choice. very practical. all around use. sounds better than that ecoboost too
Just got this truck 2 days ago and I love it
That’s awesome man, enjoy it!
I bought a 2014 F150 FX4 with the 6.2l
We bought a 2013 fx4 today, 5.0L and a lot of good features... definitely we love it
I agree also!
2019 XLT Supercab FX4 with 3.0 PowerStroke
4” ReadyLift + leveling, 33” Nitto’s on MotoMetal.
20k under Raptor, better MPG (WAY!)
And I get to pick my upgrades.
Build or swap out parts as you go,
-or-
Just add water (cash) solution for Raptor.
I love my FX4 and I've done the same as far as the leveling kit and tires. I also did the work myself like you. I've changed things around a couple of times and it is a pain. If I do anymore suspension work I'm going to pay someone, unless I build a garage with a garage with a lift, lol. Before I got the icon set up I had rough country struts and at the time they offered the struts only, no coil springs🙄. I bought a spring compressor kit at harbor freight and compressing those springs was nerve-racking to say the least. Never again. They offer the struts with the springs now, but I've got the icon Delta joint kit now like you, far superior. I've swapped my exhaust out and then a few other things, but there's always more,lol. Like I said I love my FX4, but if I had the money when I bought my truck I would have jumped on one of those raptors. I still want to get one and I'm actually going to be getting a truck sometime soon but I'm thinking an f150 or super duty would be more practical than a raptor, but it's a raptor 😁. I still love my FX4 and I'll never get rid of it though - 2006 and 260k and still going strong.
I had a 2015 FX4 with a Coyote 5.0L and traded it for a 2013 Raptor with the 6.2L. Don't get me wrong, I loved my FX4 but this Raptor waaaayyyyy out performs my FX4. The first time I took the Raptor off road, it blew my mind! It did things my FX4 could never do. Plus it's a truck that I will never get rid of. It's a RAPTOR!!
Btw, you can get a Gen 1 raptor for 30k-35k if you look hard enough and are patient. It also holds its value better, so if you go to sell it you won't lose much.
Although the Raptor comes stock with everything you need to go out and play, you can now purchase plenty of options and add on's to make your Raptor your own.
I did love the 5.0 Coyote but the 6.2 has more horse power and the thing has a proven track record of being pretty much bullet proof. Most of them will last well over 300,000 miles.
You also mentioned that the Raptor is wider. Yes it is, about 7 inches wider but my Raptor actually has a better turning radius than my FX4 did and if you have a problem parking a Raptor then maybe you shouldn't be driving a truck. Just saying...
I think I hit most of your reasons for buying an FX4 over a Raptor, obviously I DO NOT agree. I guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I didn't even mention your gas monkey t-shirt. Lol.
Have a nice day.
Deep down I know I’d want a raptor too, it just doesn’t make the logical sense for me, at least not right now. I kept holding out for them to put a V8 back in a raptor, but since they aren’t gonna do that then I may have to start looking at them again. That being said, I don’t live somewhere with good off road accessibility, so I think that’s why I’ve held off getting one or building my truck up anymore than I already have.
I was in the same dilemma, when I bought my truck, I really liked the Raptors, and at the time (pre 2015) Ford still offered the 6.2L in the F-150, my ideal configuration was a 4X4 Super Cab with the 6.5 foot bed and a 6.2L V8, but alas, the 6.2L couldn't really be configured into the truck I wanted, which put me in a 5.0L (which I love btw). But I probably would have sprung for a Raptor if I could have got it with the 6.5 foot bed instead of crappy little 5.5ft bed, it also didn't help at all that they weren't offering any rebates or anything on Raptors, you basically were going to pay sticker for one, I ordered my FX4 from the factory to my specific spec which stickered at 40K, but I drove it home for 27K and 0% interest brand new after trade in, down payment and some haggling, so financially it was also wiser to go for the FX4.
I still think about trading up for one, but I had similar thoughts when I still had my 2014 Mustang. It's hard to pay a lot of extra money when day to day you're just going to sit in the same interior.
I got the same truck but 2014 with similar suspension and wheels upgrades.You forgot to mention that 99% of Raptor owners will never use it for what it was built for, so yes , saving money buying the FX4 makes sense.
im in some group of first gen raptor and for real i would never thinks of that but actualy 80% of people in that group use them for of road (ok its not all owner in the world but its a 4k people with raptor
Good lookin truck, I wish my power fold mirriors still folded. Prices a set of mirrors 2500$ so no fold for me anymore lol
One is an awesome toy with some of the functional capacities of a truck, the other is an awesome truck with some of the functional capacities of a toy.
Well said
Well I do like mine I just got it a few months ago in white I like the ride and I have the eco-boost and I am impressed that is pretty fast
Yeah, I know the performance would be nice
@@freakfiveoh I am trying to figure out what is the best oil separator to put on it seems to be important on these motors
Joe bump I’ve got a UPR one right now, but I wasn’t super happy with how it fit on the truck, and I think they’ve updated their kit, so I may switch at some point. I know JLT makes some good simple kits too.
@@freakfiveoh wow thank you so much for the input that's why I haven't bought one yet but the one you mentioned JLT keeps showing up on all my searches as one of the better ones it shows five stars by everybody I'm going to wait another week see if I come up with any more information then I have to get something on here thank you for your help my car life
Why i choose a 07 FX4 over a first gen Raptor?
#1 money
#2 money
#3 money
#4 money
#5 a shit ton of 💰 💰 💰
Indeeeeeed
But a fully loaded king ranch fx4 is about the same price as a raptor in 2020. Lol
For me is about the interior since that's where I spend the most time and that's where the king ranch wins. It's not like I will realistically be racing in baja California. Lol
I’m going to get a fx4 5.0 as my first truck. I would love a 6.2 raptor but 15k more. If a raptor comes into my price range then I’ll get that but for now a fx4 is fine and when I’m ready maybe trade it in :)
Long term the raptor will hold its value better, but I agree, it can be hard to justify the extra cost.
My Car Life very true :)
I bought a 2014 Ford F150 FX4 with the 6.2l
I’m looking at buying a 2013 fx4. Have you had any issues?
Nothing major, all I’ve had to do is basic maintenance, and I did have a small part break inside the dash (likely from an AC duct) and get stuck in the blower motor, but that was a 10 minute fix and everything else had been good. The SYNC system has little glitches from time to time, but that’s to be expected as electronics age.
I think you have made a good choice.
I agree
Traded my 2010 fx4 for a 2017 ram 1500 5.7 I'm wishing I test drove more. I want an f150 again, not only but now I'm looking at new 2020 f250 or silverado 2500 with new 6.6. Who knows where I will end up lol. Nice truck
Nate Young thanks! What don’t you like about the Ram? I’ve never had one but they seem like nice trucks.
@@freakfiveoh I like the ram don't get me wrong. Strong v8 best mileage I've had was 20 mpg at 70. It's just I saw the new motors from Ford and chevy and I fell in love with them lol. Plus I'm about to retire from the military in 18 months. My wife said when I retire I could have a mustang gt. Only problem is I prefer sitting higher off the road and my knees can't tolerate getting in a low vehicle anymore. So I asked if I could get a new truck instead. So now I'm looking at trucks again. Unfortunately for me I now keep looking at f150 as opposed to a 3/4 ton truck lol.
@@freakfiveoh I do wish I got more than a base TRIM though. Back up camera and nav would be nice
Nate Young I don’t use the Navigation as much as I thought I would, but I love having the backup camera in a vehicle this size
What size tires are you running?
33x12.5r18
what suspension and wheels and tires
???
I currently run an ICON Stage 2 leveling/lift kit with Method wheels (don’t remember the exact model name) and 33” BFG KM3s
Do you know if they have a 2013-14 fx4 with the fx appearance package with a 6 ft bed?
I’m not sure about the details of any FX package, but I do know the FX4s came with color matched bumpers instead of chrome, and the upgraded headlights. I don’t know of any other major differences.
Thanks, just trying to decide if I should pay a little extra for an fx4 or get like a limited or something. Also can't decide between eco boost or 5.0
yes, they came long bed models also
@@lauderdalechad damn unicorn truck. Can't find one anywhere! I'm looking at a 2013 fx4 3.5 today. It's got the appearance package and a decent price it seems comparable to others in a 500 mile radius
Yes, there are FX4s with 6ft beds. The FX4 differs in a few ways from a regular 4x4. It comes equipped with different shocks and struts, has skid plates for the oil pan, transfer case and gas tank, and it has off road tech such as hill descent control etc. Also, it's not an appearance package, it's an off road package with appearance upgrades.
Wish mine looked like yours, mines only a 4x2..
Thank man, there’s nothing wrong with a 4x2. If I had yours, I’d probably just save for a blower and then hoon around in it, lol.
i have a 2014 fx4 wuth 5.0 with 73k km of winter and those truck are stong af !
I will take 5.0 all day strong engine 💪 run for ever...
I’m getting an fx4 today
Congrats, hope you love it!
What's the crawl ratio on that truck ?
I honestly couldn't tell ya.
@@freakfiveoh faster than a granny but slower than covid ... Lol
Most important thing is u can tow way more then the raptor
This is true, and something a lot of people should consider. I think the Raptor is limited to around 8000 lbs, which is still plenty for most people, but I've heard the softer suspension leaves something to be desired in the towing department.
If it fits your intent of use then FX4 100%
Price price price
1. Money. 2. A LOT MORE MONEY.
True
#mallutraveller
Awesome video man. Check out my vid on FX4 vs 4X4. Autoheadz
Thanks man! Looks like you’re videos are doing well so far, keep it up!
Remove your spare tire you can't use it. By the way I've been meaning to remove mines for eight years now. 😂😂😂😂😂
You know, that's a good point. I wonder how big of a tire you can fit in the stock location.
@@freakfiveoh Im not sure I was thinking not too much bigger than the factory.
@@freakfiveoh remove it and put it in your bed , way better if you need to change him and you are in off road
@@freakfiveoh I have a 2014 FX4 and I have a 315/70R17 spare tire (Raptor take-offs) in the stock location. I have a Corsa Extreme exhaust with passenger side exit. I did have to remove my heat shield to make it fit. Hope this helps anyone interested.
Truck looks awesome. FX4 logo is butt ugly tho
It’s not my favorite, but I haven’t been willing to take it off either
Without watching, id guess its something to do with the vast difference in cost.