If you're ever considering buying a Raptor, you probably shouldn't. I purchased a 2021 801A with 0 miles on it off the lot. Drove it 90k miles and had nothing but problems. Turbo went out; the transmission started going; vacuum leaks were causing check engine lights... Oh, and the sunroof of my $80,000 truck was made with plastic rails, which cake with dirt if you take it off-roading, making it pop the sunroof off when you use it. The problem is that most people who buy a Raptor don't take it off-road; it stays on the pavement and does nothing for which it was intended, so they won't realize how fragile these trucks are when pushed, even with proper maintenance.
The caveat is Ford's legendary customer service...They heard what was going on and within a week of me mentioning it, they cut me a check for 100% of the value of what I paid for the truck, including the interest I paid from the loan,
as well as 80% of the value of the aftermarket accessories... I couldn't believe how generous their offer was, considering I had almost 100k miles on the truck.
Also worth mentioning that the first week I had this truck, I had wrecked it while taking it out during a storm at Hollister, CA.....The repair invoice from Ford described it as "catastrophic" damage to the axle and drive shaft. It showed $9k in repairs... they didn't charge me a penny or even ask what happened..
It's a cool-looking truck, but when you factor in how much you're paying, how horrible it is at towing and hauling, and how fragile it is when taken off-road, I think it. The warranty is the only saving grace. If you want a Baja-style truck, I would highly recommend a Tundra with a long travel kit. You won't save money compared to a Raptor, but you'll end up with a much more capable truck that can rival a Raptor R, and won't require constant visits to your local Ford store.
