Raptor Vs G500 4x4(2)

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 04/30/2015 at 12:14 • Filed to: Mercedes 4x42, RAptor, Velociraptor, truck yeah

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Which would you pick? and why?

Man that Merc sure looks awkward at speed compared to the velociraptor. EDIT: I just noticed this (and it may not be news for anyone but me) but it appears that the magazine subscription has the video for the 3 hypercar showdown)

djmt1 > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:18

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Merc. I like their interiors and I don’t need a bed.

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:22

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I sure like the idea of the Merc and portal axles with huge beefy tires sure is appealing...but so is bombing around with an ear to ear grin...tough call.

WiscoProud > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:35

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They are such different vehicles it would be hard to choose. If price wasn't a factor, I would get the Merc. Not a lot of deserts around me to go racing through. Realistically, while I'll never be able to afford the Merc, I can afford a (used) Raptor.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:36

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Mercedes, they seem equal off road, but one is a Mercedes and one is a Ford pickup.

HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/30/2015 at 12:41

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exactly, I’ll take the Ford for the reliability and easy of repair.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:45

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Well yes IRL I’d take the ford b/c it’s a third of the price as well. But in a perfect world I’d rather be driving the Merc.

misfitmascots > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:47

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This is a hard decision. I like them both, but probably the G500 because I enjoy the noises it makes

HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/30/2015 at 12:50

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Price not being a factor, I still think the Mercedes component is a negative mark for me. I know the G wagen is special and all, but the 463 models are infused with enough modern corporate merc to give me pause for concern.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:53

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I know this is my bias screaming out, but for me, Mercedes>Ford, all things being equal.

450X_FTW > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 12:55

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If it was base raptor, I’d take the Merc, but Velociprator trumps all.

HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/30/2015 at 13:00

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I guess it all depends on whos doing the service and how long you plan to keep it around.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 13:05

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True. I’m that type of buyers who (foolishly) looks for comfort and lots of features over how well the car actually works, as evidenced by my choice in wheels.

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 14:17

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I’d never use them properly so their actual capabilities don’t matter to me at all. Based on styling and attitude I’d take the Ford. The Merc looks like a toy car in a bad way. I don’t like it. And I’d feel the need to explain to people that the over the top look isn’t just tasteless styling but actually functional.

HammerheadFistpunch > Mark - Sixpots None The Richer 04/30/2015 at 14:20

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Good point, nothing subtle and no explanation needed with the Ford

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 14:22

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Raptor hands down as its the truck equivalent to the miata in my eyes as its the answer to everything

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > HammerheadFistpunch 04/30/2015 at 14:25

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I’d change the grill though. Not because I’d be embarrassed to show everyone that I drive a Ford, but because the size of the letters is too gaudy. A reasonable sized blue oval would be just fine. ;-)