The Raptor remains a popular truck. With no new-generation Raptor imminent the current Raptors are getting a bit scarce. This is resulting in some dealers playing some sketchy games. All throughout the Raptor lifecycle buyers have had to deal with dealer markups and low inventory. This is not a fault of the truck itself of course. It is a victim of its own success. The upside is these trucks tend to hold their value quite well. We just hate anything that results in dealers padding their profits at the expense of the buying public. Maybe Ford can crank out more Raptors which could help alleviate elevated dealer asking prices.
Joe has been obsessed with cars since he got his very first Matchbox toy in the ‘70s. In 2003, he found a new obsession in track days that led to obtaining his SCCA competition license in 2015. In 2019, he became a certified driving instructor for the National Auto Sport Association. His love for all things four wheels has never wavered, whether it's driving some of the best cars in the world on the racetrack, tackling 2,000-mile road trips in 2-seat sports cars or being winched off the side of a mountaintop in a Jeep. Writing for the suite of Internet Brands Auto Communities sites, including Rennlist.com, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 6 Speed and more allows him to share that knowledge and passion with others.
