Is the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Worth It?
Though not outrageously priced when you consider the capabilities of the pickup, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor does cost more than your standard F-150 model, leading many drivers to wonder if it’s worth the bit of extra cost. It’s a fair question to ask, and we’re here to help provide you with an answer.
Although, sometimes it helps to go to the experts, such as those at Autotrader. In this case, Autotrader named the Raptor a Must Test Drive vehicle for 2017, which means it’s a pickup that you should definitely take for a spin before making any decision on your new truck purchase.
Why Should You Test Drive the 2017 Ford Raptor?
So, why is it worth all of this attention? Well, there are many reasons, and we can’t list them all here, but let’s discuss at least a few of the highlights.
For example, the F-150 Raptor has incredible power, putting out 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque from its 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. This engine is paired to a segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission.
When you decide you want to go off-road or need to handle some difficult road conditions, you can use the Terrain Management System to optimize the vehicle for the conditions. Moreover, the truck has BF Goodrich KO2 tires designed for extended off-road capability and upgraded FOX Shocks that are 44% larger and allow for a suspension travel increase to 13 inches at the front and 13.9 inches in the rear.
To really appreciate the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor and understand why it’s worth buying, however, you simply need to get behind the wheel. Allow us to help at Holiday Ford. Contact us today and we can check on the pickup’s availability for a test drive.
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