I am a reasonable and responsible man

"CB" (jrcb)
12/14/2019 at 03:41 • Filed to: Four-low is the greatest

However, after my colleague and I drove through a foot of snow through the woods in my F-150 and his Tahoe, without a problem, for eight kilometres, my brain went “why buy an Outback when you can get a Raptor?”

My brain is dumb but it does have a point.

DISCUSSION (36)

Svend > CB
12/14/2019 at 03:58

But do you often drive ‘ through a foot of snow through the woods’?

If so, how often?

Often enough to necessitate g iving u p fuel mileage and road manners for all the rest of the time you’ll be driving on the asphalt!?

CB > Svend
12/14/2019 at 04:03

See, I know you’re right, and the Outback would be much more me.

However, the idea of 6.2 litres of glory, sending it through the grids, fields, and snow, is incredibly appealing.

And it wasn’t hyperbole. There was no road. We followed tracks, and prayed the creek was frozen.

Montalvo > Svend
12/14/2019 at 04:09

In NY I would say absolutely. Its suspension alone would be a godsend for some of our roads.

MrDakka > CB
12/14/2019 at 04:19

Ranger Raptor or F150 Raptor?

Svend > CB
12/14/2019 at 04:56

You could always hire or borrow from a friend when needed.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB
12/14/2019 at 05:01

The heart wants what the heart wants

Big Merican V8s are dumb but soo such fun, I can totally see your point...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB
12/14/2019 at 05:05

Yes but your F- 150 is not a Raptor and it did the job just fine...

Goggles Pizzano > CB
12/14/2019 at 05:09

#r easonable man

OPPOsaurus WRX > CB
12/14/2019 at 08:44

You could always get the outback, lift it, add big tires and drive thru a foot of snow in that

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CB
12/14/2019 at 09:02

The 6.2 in the Raptor is a very reliable engine, in fact that whole gen of Raptor is extremely reliable. Subaru’s are... something.

Thisismydisplayname > CB
12/14/2019 at 09:17

Don’t listen to Svend... he’s being much too reasonable. You know you neeeeed that 6.2 liters of glory.... hehehehhe

M.T. Blake > CB
12/14/2019 at 09:20

Your brain is finally leading you towards glory.

M.T. Blake > Svend
12/14/2019 at 09:22

A Raptor will surely influence more feet of snow adventures

CB > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
12/14/2019 at 10:42

But if you're spending money on a new vehicle, might as well aim for what you really want!

CB > MrDakka
12/14/2019 at 10:43

F150 Raptor, no Ranger Raptors here.

CB > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/14/2019 at 10:43

I could, but also 6.2 litre.

fintail > CB
12/14/2019 at 12:30

Aren’t you a ways from Fort Mac?

Hey, hearses don’t have luggage racks, go for it.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > CB
12/14/2019 at 12:34

The 6.2 Raptor will be more reliable than the Outback, no question about it

CB > fintail
12/14/2019 at 12:35

I’m a long ways from Fort Mac, but still in a very rural spot.

Unsure of your second comment, I never need to move bodies with my personal vehicle.

fintail > CB
12/14/2019 at 12:46

I was thinking a Raptor had an oilfield bro connotation.

The other comment means enjoy things now, you can’t take it with you. If you can work your dream car into the budget, why not?

CB > fintail
12/14/2019 at 12:55

Ah, yeah, fair point.

And also true.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Svend
12/14/2019 at 14:09

You’re being too reasonable.

I’d drive one no questions asked. I don’t even get snow.

camarov6rs > Svend
12/14/2019 at 14:18

Compromise with a 2019 Raptor. More power better mpg and adaptive suspension so it doesn’t wallow on the street

Svend > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
12/14/2019 at 14:21

I know, I’m a boring old fart.

I’ve a practical, economical yet still massive Skoda Superb.

Kinja'd!!!

Maybe I need a Bowler Nemesis EXR S with a 600bhp 5.0 Jaguar V8.

Kinja'd!!!

Svend > camarov6rs
12/14/2019 at 14:25

No. Get rid of the Raptor shite, your not doing a sodding rally raid everyday.

Less power, more fuel economy. But yes, adaptive suspension.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Svend
12/14/2019 at 15:17

P lus, the Nemesis makes glorious supercharger noises.

I mean the raptor gets like 16 mpg. That's totally fine. I get like 18 now and the raptor makes more power.

Svend > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
12/14/2019 at 15:37

I get 55UKmpg (46USmpg) from a 1.5TSi ACT in a 1,792Kg (3,950 lbs) car.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Svend
12/14/2019 at 16:14

M aximum I can get regularly is 21ish mpg if I only drive highway out of a 3.4L in a car that weighs the same.

Svend > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
12/14/2019 at 16:36

Ouch.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB
12/14/2019 at 16:49

... and CB gets A- for sentiment but only a D+ for logic!

CB > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
12/14/2019 at 16:59

Better grades than I was expecting!

arl > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
12/14/2019 at 17:05

As an owner of a big dumb Am erican V8 (Coyote 5.0), I approve of this message.

I do recommend starting a GSP as soon as possible . It’s similar to an HSP (health savings plan). It’s the Gas Savings Plan. Start pre-saving all your pennies for the beast that is THE BIG V8.

Exxon loves me......

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB
12/14/2019 at 17:06

Oppo's never fail...

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > arl
12/14/2019 at 17:56

I too have a bigly V8 (LS6, 5.7L) and i completely get it :)

Its raw, unrefined even but when you open it up above 5k, oooof, nothing sounds as gnarly as that thing!

gmctavish needs more space > Svend
12/14/2019 at 20:13

It is worth noting that the quality of the roads in Sask is often not great.....the regular expansion heaves on the highway are especially unpleasant, and I assume something with suspension like a Raptor would be a lot smoother over them.

Svend > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2019 at 20:41

That's a lot of money over a standard pickup for smoother suspension. Lol.