Why I Bought a RAM TRX Over a Gen 3 Ford Raptor R - Daily Driver Real Ownership Review
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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Wonder what it's like to actually own and daily drive a Ram TRX? Since so many of you have messaged the team at 221B Tactical asking about the truck, I figured I'd do a review of it for those who asked.
If you're serious about owning this truck one day, this review is for you. I also break down all the reasons I cancelled the deal on the Gen 3 Ford Raptor R and decided to buy the TRX.
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Do you own a Ram TRX or a Gen 3 Raptor? Leave your thoughts below.
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Had mine for 2 years and absolutely love it... I bought mine with 8600 miles and now it has 89500 miles 0 issues...I also just bought a 2024 Finial Edition as my non work high mile truck...I as well looked at the Raptor R when i did the 2024 and the TRX is just a better truck imo...Your is beautiful as well!!
I definitely love the Delmonico and Harvest Sunrise colors on those 2024’s. That is one thing I wish was an option when I ordered my 2023.
I have a Red 2022 trx with some performance modifications and it is a blast to drive and definitely the best vehicle l have ever owned. 35 smiles to a gallon!
😂 35 smiles lmbo@@junkyarddawgs9956
😢😢😢😂😂🎉🎉😅😅😮
@briank.3539 I completely agree when I get another one it will be the Delmonico red I love that color on it with the black trim pieces. I would love to see Tim kuniskis now that he's back put out a new TRX using the Demon 170 engine.
Just picked up my 24 TRX two weeks ago, loving every minute of it!
wow , you got my dream car like that ha
Just wanted to say that this was my first time seeing your channel and you are extremely well spoken and did a FANTASTIC job of presenting your personal perspective on the TRX! RESPECT and one love!
Thank you very much. Means a lot.
You made the right choice!
Love TRXs’! Beautiful truck!
Have fun til it gets stolen! lol
Smiles per gallon... I like that. Great review. this video makes me want to get back to work so I can afford the windshield wipers on this beauty.
Thank you. Do it. You'll own one soon. Just keep the right mindset.
I'm in Australia and love my TRX. It's almost identical to yours. Your video was a great overall view of the quality and thought that's been included in this truck by RAM.
I didnt even need to drive a R to get the TRX. I am 2 weeks into my ownership and this truck is AMAZING!
You own opinion, i had a shebly off road 2021,trx,2022, and now a raptor r 2023 that R is better in all ways handling trx cannot hang after that truck break in it's a monster to the road and off road.
The rims break so easily on the trx, Raptor r has different modes and is specifically designed to be an off road menace
Beautiful TREX! Have one, just like it! In the first mod I did to mine, I ordered a Key Fob signal blocker. Dont ever keep or carry your key fob without a signal blocker. They sell them on Amazon for a bout 50 bucks. See the videos on how fast they can steal the TRX its scary. I'm not giving them a chance. Also, i have a steering wheel lock. Nice video! Almost made me want to go buy a second TREX 😅
Got one! Always carry it.
VONETTI Elegante - Premium Key Fob Signal Blocker, Faraday Key Fob Protector, RFID Key Fob Protector,
Car is absolutely beautiful and this was a very good video 👌 only complaint is that you need a better mic for filming 😅
Yeah, just a rookie with an Iphone. Need to step the game up.
i have a 2024 Final Edition and my only issues have been with the head unit which has crashed twice, been super sensitive with the radio presets(hold you finger there for a quarter of a second after pressing it and it changes the preset you had there which isn't much of an issue. My big complaint is Uconnect...its total trash, constantly disconnecting and every time it does the screen goes from the media page to the android auto page and makes me take my eyes off the road to see whats going on. The Truck itself is amazing and i highly recommend if you can scoop one up then pull the trigger on it. Just know you'll be fighting UConnect from day one and you'll eventually just turn it off.
Great video, way to keep it real! Awesome truck, man. I'm looking at getting one next spring, this video helps. Thank you, God bless!
You're very welcome. You're gonna love it.
Tundra guy here…
I will say this, that the TRX is a Beast.
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Wireless CarPlay is on the new UConnect system on the 2023s. You forgot to mention the Raptor R also doesn’t have launch mode and the TRX has an actual hard launch control button.
True. Good point. Thank you.
My car play works in my '22 TRX without a plug. That might be a setting because i get full carplay without ever having to plug.
Nice video keep up the good work
Thank you Marcus.
Love mine. 2021 trx. Level 2, stone stock. Had it oil under coated. Ceramic top coat. Faraday key signal blocker key pouches. Good to do if you live in the rust belt states.
Smart man.
I agree with you completely man. Ram trx is a fantastic machine and very beautiful truck. Hoping to buy one soon.
I have a 2022 TRX and was surprised to hear you dont have wireless Car Play. It does have wireless Android Auto so you would think it had wireless Car Play as well. I have always been an Android Auto user and thought Apple Car Play was always first in everything over Android Auto. :)
I have same trim, same color and you’re absolutely right. The hemi engine is a plus on top of the fit and finish of the interior.
Talking about the AC, yes in Texas! You want the cool down faster from the heat.
Do want. That's a sick truck. I heard it'll get 14-15 highway mpg in snow mode.
I just picked up a 2022 trx and it’s absolutely amazing. Only issue I’ve had is the sunroof rattle. I’m also not a fan of the suede but that’s just personal preference other than that it’s a freakin 10
I did the opposite. The Raptor is a much better truck to live with. Test drove a TRX and immediately said “no”. It’s too loud all the time and I can’t imagine doing a 700 mile trip on this thing, nor how my apartment complex would feel when I start this thing at 6am…Technology is also lagging behind.
With the Raptor, it’s a Mercedes S class on highway with exhaust in quiet mode. Tech is better as well. Plus, I get 19-21 mpg on highway with the V6, so that’s 650+ range on the highway. The TRX is lucky if it gets half that. Makes off grid trip almost not possible in some locations due to the limited range. Also, Pro Power is amazing on camping trip as it recharges my power station while running the fridge and other things, and innovation that Ram doesn’t have.
I regret a tiny bit not getting a TRX, but the Raptor is a much better to live with. Sadly most of these trucks will be driven on the streets. If you take them off road you’ll feel the gen 3 Raptor’s superiority vs. the TRX (this also has been confirmed by many reviewers).
Thank you for sharing your personal opinion as I did mine. Appreciate it.
Sadly you can afford the tiny 6 cylinders that sounds like a 4 cylinders Honda..the transmission of the TRX and shocks are made in Germany and the rest all USA. When you drove ur Raptor did u smell the burning smell
Lol smh sounds like u should have bought an electric car.
If you're getting a TRX or a Raptor then things like it being loud or fuel mileage isn't even on the radar as a concern. You're clearly in the wrong market and these trucks just aren't for you.
You can change the rpm settings on paddle shifters if you feel there’s delay in the performance settings.
Didn't know that! Thank you!!!
Beautiful truck and a great, honest review. thanks
Thank you. And you're welcome.
Seen the Raptor V6 w/37’s & TRX parked together and yes the TRX width is noticeable, very nice and smooth looking. Saw the interior how you show and yes amazing detail and look. One thing I think Ford needs to step up on is interior compared to Dodge, 100+ should be leading inside and out.
It feels big in parking lots, drive throughs and construction zones. That sums up my negatives
I love this truck !!! Never driven a raptor r but kinda want one maybe adter my trx but i did own a 2nd gen raptor and theres no comparison. Only thing i miss is the better fuel economy from the raptor to the trx but yea beimg my daily driver doing about 32 miles a day thats my only complaint about this truck. I absolutely love it. I agree with you in every way qbout this truck.
My Gen 2 Raptor was WAY better on gas.
i got a 2021 Ram TRX and my biggest "pet peeve" about it is the fact that it doesn't have wireless apple carplay on the infotainment system.. which is pretty outrages for a 2021 vehicle that cost nearly 100k. Also, its only half screen when you do connect your phone.. I know these are first world problems but for a high end luxury truck that cost 100k, the fact that it doesn't have that is pretty dumb..
But this only applies to the 2021 models or uconnect 4 i believe..
Yes. It's unacceptable.
It's a beautiful truck I'm sure it'll tell you what your mpg is on the counsel
It does. I just don’t look.
Great video. I love both the TRX and Raptor R. I do wish that Ram had given the truck a two key feature. I do scratch my head on this move, it seems if they can do it on a car then it can be done on a truck.
Good move , you did the right move ! I love mine in black as well . Vehicle on the road killer 😂😂😂😂
Great review
Beautiful Truck man! I want a new truck.
Great review , thank you
Dope video, I'm torn between GMC AT4x and this dodge TRX, I know, I know 2 totally different trucks that serve different purposes. I'm just looking for a nice truck, what's leaning me towards this TRX is the interior and what's under the hood. If you spend over 100k for a vehicle, I need to see leather, large media display, and panamoric sun roofs! AT4x media display is basic and does not have a pan roof. While the at4x is engine is beefy, I'm loving the racecar engine inside a truck✌🏾
Both great trucks. Love my GMC 3500HD Denali.
lol, picked up at4X 2500 a week ago✌🏾
My current debate...2500AT4X, TRX aaahhh
Did mpgs get worse after changing tires from 35’s to 37’s?
I have a 2022 trx and I have wireless CarPlay!!! Wonder why yours doesn’t 🤔
Mine does too…I read on a forum that perhaps the early model 2022’s didn’t for some reason. Update maybe??
Agree 100% TRX!!
Yours does not have the bed utility group with the Bed Step, the trailer back up control, the trailer tow mirrors or the power running boards. But who is counting? Lol. Love your red interior accents. A lot of them do not have that.
Correct. Those are all options I did NOT want. Prefer the fixed running boards. Don't ever tow so mirrors and trailer back-up not needed. But, yes those are available.
You didn’t sit in a 24 R, it has a HUD and better interior than the 23 plus 720hp!
Correct. I spent 3 days with a 2023 Raptor R. 2024s were not even out yet. Still haven't seen one yet.
I’ve had both… I like the raptor r more…. Raptor r looks better then the trx, but its really preference at this point
Finally, a level headed response. Thank you.
completely off topic but where did you get your chain? awesome truck though man
Amazon.
What size 37 tire did you put on and what is brand of lift/level kit????
BFG K02 37x12.50. Level collars made by Foutz.
37 is the height or diameter of the tire. The rest of the sizing depends on the rim it’s mounted on, so two 37 inch tires on different size rims( ie 18, 19, 20 inch) will be different sizes.
@@markymark959 This in incorrect. Here's a link explaining why what you wrote is incorrect. Two 37" tires from the same manufacturer will be the same exact height/diameter no matter the wheel size. www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=37-12.5r18-37-12.5r20
What exact size tires are those and what did you do to level it out?
37x12.50 and Foutz leveling collar
Are the seats more comfortable than the Raptor seats?
No. I must say, the new Gen 3 Raptor seats (leather not Recaro) are more comfortable than the TRX seats. The TRX seats are AMAZING. But the Gen 3 Raptor leather seats, I feel, are MUCH more comfortable. Insanely comfortable. Not even close in my opinion.
@@221btactical wow interesting
My TRX got stolen and now I own a Raptor R. Love both!!!
Biggest fear of owning TRX. Lot more piece of mind with Raptor R for sure.
I have nightmares of this every night. Need to add some security because it won't fit in my garage, went through th mall today and was freaking out.
Thank God where I live I don't hear of any theft of the Hellcat powered vehicles....blessed
@@strongislandzfinest23 definitely get some security. I thought it was just a bunch of fear mongering on the internet. My heart was broken because I loved that truck. Love the Raptor R too though. I hate that thieves exist.
@@Mursedave ya thankfully I live in a clean middle upper class white neighborhood with no crime and never hear of hellcats being stolen but I'm not too far to the NYC border and the nice mall is right on the border of the hood and outskirts of NYC border so I won't even drive to that mall. Just not worth it.
I appreciate the call out of the other channels that just hop in a vehicle at a dealer and take it around a parking lot for a “review”.
They are good for some people. But if you're seriously looking to own one, does nothing for you.
My friends own TRX don’t have a peace of mind always worry about being car jack! Agree TRX interior looks more premium. Personally someone who loves baja, differently get a Raptor R over TRX!
I want to get one, but man the mpg got me thinking.
Yeah, it's not good. The 16mpg of the raptor is a dream compared to 10mpg in the TRX. But the driving experience in the TRX is 10X better in my opinion.
@ how much would you say you spend on gas monthly?
@@Boy-v8u $300
@@221btactical as a work truck, driven daily?
@@Boy-v8u Drive it daily but don't have a long commute or anything like that. Mainly just short trips around town. Was higher when gas was more expensive. But price of premium has come down a lot.
great video
Thank you.
first off your naming things that the raptor r in 2023 didn’t have . the 2024 has more hp 720 and has heads up display also the seats are much improved and the shocks are improved on the new raptor R you must be comparing it to a 2023 because you’re off on many thanks
Correct. 100%. Comparison was to 2023 Ford Raptor R. Not 2024.
Your wrong 2022 has wireless CarPlay , you must have a 2021
Thought the same thing
Beautiful and well deserved truck man. I'm a 90% disabled Iraq combat veteran that still works daily as a truck driver with absolutely no sign of retirement in my future. I dream about getting a day off just so I can go to a dealership to see one up close. I can barely afford my mortgage and food, but living through youtube and seeing guys with things I'd like to have but never will really gets me through my painful days. This and my 7 year old daughter are the only reasons i haven't taken myself out yet. So, thanks for another wishful day! 🫡✌🏽
When your time comes, the truck won't be there. But your daughter will be. That's what matters most. Start by having the feeling and joy of owning one in your heart. Your body won't know the difference. Material things fade. Family is forever.
Why can’t SRT get the numbers to match or beat the R? Frustrating
RHO will be a bad ass truck as well
Idk folks. I can get a new Laramie 4x4 with the 5.7L. Lift it. Put wheels and tires on her. Bed liner and cover. Have over 50k $’s left over. Hell, put an exhaust and blower on it and still have 30k $’s left.
My Raptor R supercharger screams. Just need to know what you’re doing to get that whine.
How many gallons is the tank?
33 gal
My 22 TRX has wireless Apple CarPlay
My 22 TRX had wireless Apple CarPlay
The reasons are endless. Even the new RHO inline 6 is a whole other Level.
Update Sep 23 2024. The RHO will be doing 3.9 0 to 60s with prep and tires.
Imagine saving 35k AFTER paying for a few mods making your new Ram truck faster than the aluminum raptor r...
Love mine
Raptor R doesn't have rear ventilated seats
Truth.
Please spend some money on good quality sound, bc the sound is horrible, sorry my for comment! But is a beautiful truck .
Thank you. Always trying to improve.
DON'T. SPOIL. THE. RAPTOR, ITS. STILL. THE. BEST. LOOKING. VEHICLE, DON'T. TRY. TO. TAKE. THE. RAPTOR. LOVERS. AWAY......
Just sharing personal opinions. Is that still allowed or is that banned now too?
I wanted to buy the TRX but the dealers within 300 miles of me all wanted $12k-$20k over. I did prefer the looks of the exterior and interior of the TRX but after driving the R, I think the Raptor R is better off-road. Plus my Ford dealer didn’t charge over sticker. I think the electronics/screen on the Ram is too glitchy. A lot of the things this guy is saying seems very biased. Because lots of it is not true. Shame.
Zero glitches on this screen. Zero issues with the truck at all. In cased you missed it, I did say that these were my personal "opinions" based on owning and driving both. Not sure what of my "opinions" and personal experiences are "not true." Please share them with everyone here.
If you went to two different restaurants to eat and then afterwards gave your OPINION on which one you liked better based on YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, what exactly could someone say is "not true?"
The Raptor body is the same body with all other F-150 they just installed wider plastic fender what makes it more menacing look compare to other F150 is the Ford Grill unlike the TRX they actually have wider body than any Ram 1500.
Not true. The f150 raptor is about 3 inches wider than all other f150s
Incorrect
Gen 2 Raptor still the most aggressive looking truck on the planet.
LOVE the look of the Gen 2 Raptor. Had mine parked next to a Gen 3 and would take the Gen 2 look all day long.
Raptor looks like a kids toy next to the trx
If you only ever drive it on the street I can see why you’d buy a TRX
Might not be wrong. However there are now multiple videos of the TRX smoking the Raptor R off road and in the dunes. Now, that could be driver error. I don't know. But as you know, less than 2% of these trucks will ever see off road use. LOL
Not worth gettn a trx and building fort knox style security to prevent the usual suspects from stealing it. Raptor R has better security to where they dont get stolen.
Raptor R does everything better than better payload better acceleration and we don’t even talk about off-roading. The dodge is a lamb so unfortunately it’s made by Shitlantis
Have you seen the videos of the TRX smoking the Raptor R in the dunes? Just curious.
raptor R comes with 37 from the factory and it’s a little bit faster I like the TRX, but the Raptor R is a better truck
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
Measure the so called 37 in tires on the raptor way small can’t believe they call them 37
@@BADBOYM109R 35.5"
Tell me you are looking at a 2023 Raptor without telling me you are comparing last year's Raptor. The things you are complaining about is on the 2024 R. But to each their own. I guess that TRX will never see any dirt. Hope you keep it safe, people stealing Dodge left right, and up and down. The center console was made for people who do work in their vehicles, it's a great place to put your laptop.
The TRX “saw dirt” this weekend. As it does most weekends. Yes, they are stolen…a lot. It’s always a concern when parking it somewhere. If you are truly someone that “works out of their truck” you’re not driving a Raptor R. More likely a F-250 or 350. That said, the comments made about the gear shift have been echoed by Raptor and F-150 owners across the country. Seems like sharing personal opinions is about to be cancelled next SMH
@@221btactical Nobody is canceling, but to speak on something like it is a negative, without understanding the purpose it's for is not the best way to go about something. That is why you are receiving these comments. By the By Everyone is not a construction worker, there are people who are.hmmm Network Architects, that need space out of the hot sun to go over the topology. Again, cannot base it all on just what you would do. IMO I think buying a Raptor R or a TRX to go off-roadding, and I mean rock crawling and such, is overkill. Again, that's just my opinion.
@@iamninjak5250 Thanks for responding. Just so I know, what did I speak on specifically like it was a negative? The flip down center console feature? I'll have to re-watch to see what I said. But it's just a feature I personally wouldn't use. That's not to say it's "not useful" at all. Sure, there are plenty of people that might find that feature useful. Just not me. And again, this video was about "my personal" opinion of both trucks having spent time in both of them. My opinion is NOT gospel. Never said it was. Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but did I ever say in this video "DO NOT BUY A FORD RAPTOR?" I owned a Gen 2 Raptor for YEARS! The video is on my channel. Even though it had issues I still LOVED it. But in my OPINION, when comparing the TRX with the Gen 3 Raptor, I personally found the TRX to be superior in multiple areas. Once again, not GOSPEL, just my opinion. Hope that helps.
Those of you who vote TRX over R ..... ummmm.... parking lots are fun!
If TRX is so great then why can't they sell enough to keep it alive? Bye bye trx. Raptor is killing it.
We can ask the same question about MANY epic cars that have been discontinued. Right?
LOL they sold over 40,000 TRX's in first three years, emmissions standards are what is killing the hellcat and other v-8 engines
The incoming RHO is the newer “eco-TRX” with 100+ HP over the Raptor…
Ive seen these trx trucks on the road ,sorry but raptor R is much sportier. Looking than this truck ,trx is like way to big for a sport truck and Raptor is just betterr dodge motors suck never been relaible just my opinion
👉Trx👈🦖🦖🦅🦅🦍💪💪👌
The best truck now is the 2025 Raptor R period and Ram no longer has a competitive TRX since they stopped making V8s and now you get a V6. The TRXis a badass looking truck for sure, but the Raptor (2025 37 R version) is superior in power, suspension, etc … sorry, the truth matters
I was comparing my 2022 TRX to the 2023 Raptor R I got to spend time with. I have no clue what the 2025 Raptor R (is that even out yet???) or the new 2024/2025 TRX come with. If we're talking about HP, 0-60, suspension travel... yes, we can use the word "better." However, if we are talking about quality of the materials used on the interior, drivability, etc, then that's up to the individual. That's all I would add. Yes, the truth matters. But if one person gets into a car that has lots of plastic, fake looking carbon fiber, and hard surfaces AND THEN gets into another car that has lots of leather and real metal trim, real looking carbon fiber and soft touch surfaces all around and feels that the latter car is "better" is he wrong? That's not a matter of truth. That's just a matter of his personal preference. Hope that makes sense.
@@221btacticalFacts!!! 100%
The HP and a Deb other things has changed. The 2024/2025 has everything else the same. I originally was leaning towards a Raptor R but, the Ram just ticked all the boxes. So, I ordered one in January 2023, it arrived November 1st. I can respect both off road beastly trucks. The price was better on the Ram vs Raptor R. Honestly, it does come down to personal preference. I run with Raptors, Toyota, Chevy and GMC, each is unique and the best for their owner.
@@221btacticalFACTS
The RHO doesn’t have a v6 inline 6 not a fan of a 6 tho
So why you choose this truck over the Raptor? 🤣
MOPAR or no car!
Trx is cheaper than a raptor r that's the real reason
Whatever helps you sleep at night.
Ford folks will definitely defend their trucks but the Raptors are garbage..TRXs are made in USA, transmission and suspension are made in Germany😊
I don’t “hate” the Raptor R but there is a very serious problem with all of them! I’m sure some of the viewers realize this but most won’t speak up! The #1 problem with the Raptor R is…………..it’s made by FORD 😂
Ford= Cheap plastic. RAM= real luxury
Stupid fuel economy! $100k+ for a truck = DEBT!
It's paid off and the business pays for fuel. NO DEBT.
You didn’t have to make a video explaining why … we know you people like your hemis 😂
Indians like Hemis? Ok, cool.
Raptor series vs trx has already concluded by sales numbers, popularity, reputation, history. Bottom line- TRX discontinued. It says all
Yet the Raptor R continues to sellout while the TRXs begin to pile up on dealership lots. 😂
My opinion was based on my personal experience with both vehicles. If I based my buying decisions on what everyone else is buying or what's sitting on dealer lots, that wouldn't be authentic. That would be "following the herd." Simply sharing my personal opinion; not trying to "influence" anyone either way. Don't get paid by either company LOL.
I hate people do truck comparisons in our so far wrong. It’s ridiculous. You’re missing foreman all your audience.
Sharing personal opinion after driving both is “misinformation?” Ok. Got it.
Huh? Grammar? 😅
@@damonharrington2948 LOL
The TRX is a great truck and will temporarily be discontinued after the 2024 model year. In its place will be similar looking truck called the RHO and will compete with the V6 Raptor.
What the hell are you trying to say ? did you just come from across the border 🤣🤣
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duuude the sound is TERRIBLE
Sound of the truck or sound of the video?
@@221btactical Video
RAPTOR HATER LOL
Nah. Check the channel. Owned a Gen 2 Raptor for YEARS! Loved it. Nice try though.
You are wearing the cross of Jesus Christ and Dodge embraces demons and hell cats.............hmmmm
My faith is greater than the marketing ploys of a car company….
Dodge is a lamb symbol though, if your going to mind all that the lamb is symbolic of christ
Have you consider getting an extended fuel tank?
Yes.
please, stop... lol
Sharing personal opinions on a truck??? Sure ok. Will delete the video for you.