Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope vs snatch block setup — safer and more effective?
Running the Ford Ranger Raptor for 21 months now, 57906km on the clock including 7 proper off-road trips. Here is my honest take.
The good: the off-road capability straight from factory surprised me. I have done Sani Pass, Baviaanskloof and multiple Kruger trips without a single mechanical issue. The 2.8L turbodiesel is 10L/100km on tar if you keep it under 120km/h.
The bad: the dealer experience left something to be desired. Also the dealer here in Johannesburg could learn something about customer service, but that is a SA-wide problem not specific to this brand.
Mods I have done: Rhino 4x4 bar (R10k fitted), Dobinsons shocks (R16k fitted), TRED Pro recovery boards, and a Dometic CFX3 45 fridge. Total spend on mods: around R85k. Worth every cent.
Price paid at my Johannesburg dealer was R680,000 — they threw in a full tank and floor mats. Finance rate was 11.5% over 72 months which is the reality of SA interest rates in 2025.
Would buy it again. Happy to go into detail on any specific aspect.
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Good honest review. My experience with the GR Sport has been similar — the factory setup is a solid base to build from. The tyres are always the first thing that needs changing regardless of which bakkie you buy.
Good honest review. My experience with the GD6 has been similar — the factory setup is a solid base to build from. The tyres are always the first thing that needs changing regardless of which bakkie you buy.