One Ford..... Raptor?

[OffRoadFalcon]

I'd REALLY love the F-series and more of the American line-up to come to Aus, that's the least they could do to ease my pain for killing the Falcon.
Would also be keen to see a diesel V8 powered Raptor! Big, loud, truck-like V8 diesel... mmmmmmhmmm!

Another trade-off is that if there were new F-series being sold, prices of the 'old' 7.3 Diesel F250's would drop dramatically, and that's a truck I would LOVE to have, I don't care how hard it is to park, that engine and the sheer amazing size is all worth it! Still waiting to hear an engine that sounds better than the 7.3!

[Perko]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Theres even rumours of the Tundra coming here.

Toyota did look at the Tundra as a replacement for the Landcruiser ute when it stops soon. I have been told that the Tundra option is no longer on the table. Toyota will release the new Hilux and then a model that is similar but larger. This vehicle will replace the Landcruiser and it is not the Tundra.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by csv8

The Ranger isn't in the same class as the F truck and Raptor ???? so wouldn't be a competitor ??

Usually I would say this is this case, but these days there is so much cross shopping, models have grown to the point of blurring the lines of definition, and simply our local market is not big enough to be sure that people dont compare vehicles in different segments for the same purpose.

An F truck and Ranger are really not that far apart, for our market anyway.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Polyal

An F truck and Ranger are really not that far apart, for our market anyway.

You're probably right but the one that gets me about that is the new Ranger SUV/Everest and Territory. Effectively the same thing in my opinion, yes I know more ground clearance etc but if thats the only difference those two vehicles have then really putting an F series next to a Ranger isnt all that different is it?

Since we have no more FPV utes anymore perhaps some of the 'worked' F trucks we see in the states could be a good option.

I for one really hope Toyota don't bring the Tundra here because I would have no choice but to buy one.

[GQ_Smooth]

The F-Series would take sales away from the Ranger the same way the Mazda 3/ Focus / Corolla takes sales away from the Falcon.

With the Ranger not being made here, I could care less if another Ford product takes sales from it.

[Polyal]

Yeah thats what I mean guys, you would never have both the Ranger and the F truck in the same market in full.

But its clear the Ranger is never going to get a "performance" model, the Wildtrak is not really one its more cosmetic although its a great overall package.

Having the Raptor here hurts no one..I cant see any negatives unless it completely bombs. But as you mentioned we have had our V8 ute taken away and now the whole platform...fairs fair IMO.

It will also give Ford something to talk about and prove their trucks are tough, Toyota has it way to easy.

[PepeLePew]

Obnoxious the pricing post RHD conversion....though guarantees a level of exclusivity. Saw a Tundra on the way to work this morning (plate 'TUNDRA', duh).

Interesting packaging on it, doesn't look that big on the road yet I know it is. And typically, Toyota styling is all miscues and oddities. Raptor could find buyers.

[bbbero]

I'd even be happy with this ecoboost F-150!
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/06/new...-combines.html

[Vesper Martini]

[QUOTE=DJM83;4795225]Heres the one ive seen, i seen another but got no pics.
No the car i was in isnt mine
[QUOTE]

What!!, you dont have one of those solar powered flowers in your car?

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by Mr. Grinzy

Would also be keen to see a diesel V8 powered Raptor! Big, loud, truck-like V8 diesel... mmmmmmhmmm!

The 6.0s sounded awesome too, but in a different way. They have that quiet mechanical sound, but increased fuel pressure and turbo whistle sound. Still sounds big-rig-ish. The new 6.7 is so quiet you can barely hear it, not a bad thing not having to shut the engine off at the drive-thru though.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by bbbero

I'd even be happy with this ecoboost F-150!
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/06/new...-combines.html

God we get the rough end of the stick

[UberKnee]

Originally Posted by bbbero

I'd even be happy with this ecoboost F-150!
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/06/new...-combines.html

Even something like that, priced realistically not put into supercar territory, considering they sell for the same price as run of mill family taxis and upspec hatchbacks in the States would be great. Big tough truck, plenty of power, plenty of room, big tray, tradies would love them. Right now we've got a choice between something sporty and nice (SS, GS, XR6T) that you worry about getting scratched on job sites or something slow, ugly, gutless (Hilux's, Triton, Ranger, Cruiser, etc.) Even an ecoboost Turbo V6 F Truck fills the gap between the two.

[steve.zissou]

raptor is awsome, drove one in the us. It is in a different legue to a ranger - much bigger.

I would buy one in a second also, but they are thirsty buggers (you like 30 l/100 km) but still awsome.

I hear that we might get the dodge ram - still not a raptor though.

it really is like driving in a lounge chair (front and back)

[csv8]

Shelby Raptor. http://www.shelbyamerican.com/2013raptor.asp