As a previous Gen 3 Raptor owner I know they are fun trucks. I had an engine failure at 1600 miles, so got rid of it and went back to a 2023 Tundra TRD PRO in Solar Octane. Westcott lift & 35s really make the Tundra look bad ass.
how in the world did you blow the motor that fast? Also tundra's are crazy boring, slow, not that great offroad, ugly. At least get something interesting lol.
I’m glad you got the Raptor. Now, I just hope you keep it more than a month. It’s a vehicle I’m genuinely interested in buying in a year or two, so a “long term” opinion coming from you would be nice.
I told the Mrs that I would hold off for awhile now. Let’s see how that plays out haha. But seriously, I want to make this a “long term” vehicle for the channel.
You worked a great deal. Good job man. The bison was cool. But the Raptor is far superior. And to be able to essential work an even swap is great. This is my all time favorite truck and Avalanche is my favorite color.
Thanks Eric, although it isn’t the 37pp I was aiming for… couldn’t be happier with how the numbers shook out. Shocked the new vehicle manager dropped it that much. But he did feel bad given the circumstances… I feel a ton better with the resale of this Raptor compared to the Chevy. Now I just need to take a moment and actually enjoy this one for a while. =]
The dealer knew you’d mention him on the channel so they were willing to take a “haircut”. I’m sure you’ll be either trading this relatively immediately or putting 37’s on it.
I just picked up the exact same avalanche grey 35 package 4 days ago! I absolutely love it. I thought I did good to get them down to 2k below MSRP but you blew that away! Well done.
Nice Raptor! You definitely held onto that Chevy a lot longer than I thought you would. It the not so distant future this will all come full circle and you will be back in a Toyota.
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Man, it’s a good thing you opted for that reliable diesel v8 from the Silverado when you did. Not sure if any other vehicle could have lasted the 2-3 weeks you typically keep them for.
ZR2weeks!! Owned one for about the same amount of time. You quickly realize that it’s not worth the price of admission. The ZR2 Colorado, love it! Something about the ZR2 1/2 ton doesn’t hit the mark… The Bison looks the part but falls short compared to other. Fake hood scoop, the MSSV shocks are a dud and , interior seats feel like park benches. Great choice! You and I are kindred spirit with this truck roulette. Currently I’m daily driving 23 F250 tremor Azure, 3” leveled on 24 x 10s hostile wheels on 37’ Toyo Open Country. Keep the content coming. 🤘🏽💯
23k on my 2022 raptor, love it more now than when I bought it. Have the exact same spec as you except in white. Added Geiser springs, 37s, Baja lights, SVC armor, and some random stuff like PPF. Great daily and super capable.
Nice!! This really is the perfect truck. Puts a huge smile on my face when I drive it..: it’s a thrilling vehicle in every sense. Sound, look and feel. =] Bet yours looks great with those additions! I’ve already committed to getting a Raptor R next. That goal helps me keep ahold of this Raptor a while because I refuse to pay over sticker for my R. I’ll have to wait a bit lol
My wife would go ballistic If i tried to go thru the amount of cars you go through In such short fashion.... you're a lucky man 😉 Nice truck, way better than the chevy and I hope you keep this for a while. with what's on the road right now, I don't think you could do much better 👍
Thanks brother. I am a very lucky man… she’s got the patience of a saint lol. Although I’d be lying if I said she was totally cool with this swap. It was too quick… so I’ll aim to hold onto the Raptor a bit longer. I feel much better about the resale on this compared to the Chevy anyway. 👍
I've driven F150s with this same body style and hated it for every day practical use especially in grocery parking lots. They're a pain in the ass. I actually watched a frustrated driver of one of these drive over the curb because he didn't have room to maneuver.
Drive mine daily all over Los Angeles. Can’t fit in some parking decks but cameras make it a breeze to park. I have gotten compliments on parking such a big truck.
lol that’s a fact. I already told Mrs. Untamed that my next truck will be the Raptor R. So I’ll skip the 37 this go around and get the big dog. It’ll be a minute before those hit MSRP so I’ll do my best to keep this until that time comes around.
You should trade the raptor for a TRX in a couple weeks whilst you wait on the Lexus 550 to come out. I traded my Gen 2 Raptor for a 22 TRX and love it.
I’m sure I’d love a TRX. That supercharged V8 has to be a blast! I’ve committed to buying a Raptor R next. Just need to wait until they start arriving at sticker. I’ll aim to keep this Raptor until then. 🤞🏻
We already know that you’re going to trade your vehicles in a matter of days or weeks. You don’t need to apologize or try to justify it. I think that a lot of your viewers actually enjoy that you do that. I know I do. Now, are we going to give you a hard time? Yes, but it’s all in fun.
Haha thanks man. This was legitimately the first time I was genuinely nervous about putting out a video.. it was my fastest swap ever and I knew I’d get beat up a little by everyone. I enjoy the hunt and negotiation process. =]
I’m really liking these new raptors, very nice truck! That being said I miss the original army green tundra you had. Looking back now I’d still take that truck over everything you have had since, with vehicle prices and quality these days.
I’m with you there… wish I just kept ahold of that army green Tundra TRD pro. It was my favorite truck. I just refuse to pay $50K+ for one now with higher mileage.
Sounds like you did really well. You didn't lose any money, changing your vehicle; performance pickup for performance pickup; no big deal. Congratulations
@@UntamedMotors yes. And your Raptor will be worth more. It's not something you want to keep out of warranty; but, that will never be an issue for you 🤣
Dude I for real trade almost like you minus the size of the numbers. You are swinging that Lexus and the bison. Now a raptor. Plus don't forget you put a couple thousand of tires on the bison. Love your channel but I don't buy this whirlwind didn't cost you $$$. Dealers are not in the habit of trading even. Congrats to you if they did.
Yeah I am waiting for that one, mark ups are nuts still. With all of the GMC Sierra, content and polls that you were posting I was expecting a thunderstorm gray Duramax heavy duty to be coming to the channel. Maybe AT4X haha
I'd think buying anything right now is going to leave the buyer being a bag holder. Car market is toast. Glad you got something you're more apt to own for a while (hopefully)!
Good call getting out of the Bison. Raptor is alot better truck. I think you dodged a bullet even buying the ZR2 at the GM discount. Agree with DD. Drive any lot and pick your color don’t care if it’s Toyota, Lexus or ? Someone will be holding the bag. 😊
Nice truck enjoy it and don’t look back, I’ve traded often in the past as well for different reasons. That’s where all these low mileage new cars and trucks come from , people like us decide for whatever reason that the vehicle isn’t what we thought it would be so they traded them in or sold them early. I say enjoy your new truck and look forward to the future 😊. I just bought a 23 F150 xlt and couldn’t be happier, I traded in a 23 Ram Laramie that was losing value quickly and the seats bothered my sciatica issues. So I know how it feels, to trade often. Hope you enjoy your truck as much as I like mine 👍 , take care Bob
Curious if you enjoy the actual purchase or if it’s just the thrill of the chase and deal? I only ask because I traded around a lot during Covid, and just did again, and am at the point where I get no enjoyment out of the new truck…just a pit in my stomach about having to start over, but have loved the thrill of the chase and deal. Think I’m done for a while after having been through it a lot and genuinely do not enjoy it any longer.
My wife and I actually just talked about this. I think the thrill of the deal is and always has been a huge piece of it all… I love the hunt and negotiation. This deal here actually left me with a pit in my stomach (for the 37 pp)… I had an emptiness in my stomach as I drive to the dealership tbh. But ironically enough, getting this 35 Raptor at $5300 off MSRP made me actually feel better about it all. Even though I wasn’t getting the truck I actually wanted. Weird how getting a “better deal” made it a happier experience overall. I told Mrs. Untamed I’d slow down after this one and try to keep it a while. I’ve committed to getting a Raptor R next (but at msrp or better)… so that could be a while.
@@UntamedMotors get what you mean. The hunt is so fun, but I don’t enjoy the actual purchase anymore. Hoping to be out of the game for quite a while. Feel like I tried just about every truck and they all have their pros and cons. Next awkward moment is dealing with the in laws when they see I got something else 😂, it’s just traditionally been assumed to be financially taboo to trade, but when done right especially in the environment over the last few years it could be done with minimal loss.
I skipped a bed liner and just went with a BedRug for the bed floor. So nice and soft. Could sleep on it. I don’t care if sides of inside of bed get scratched.
Thanks Steve! Super pleased by how the numbers shook out… Kirk the sales manager actually showed me a print out that showed their net gains/loss on the sale. The dealership lost $8.37 on the whole deal. Their AutoNation Chevy dealership was buying the ZR2 for $75K so they took a $3500 “hit” just on the trade.
Haha sorry you’ve seen my craziness over and over Tate… I’ll “try” to keep this one longer. My goal is to get a Raptor R next so I’ll need to wait a while for one of those to pop up at sticker anyway. 🤷♂️
Thanks brother. Haha yeah me too… thought I’d shake it up a bit (especially since I was able to use a family member GM discount code)… relieved to be out of it though. I have much more confidence in the Raptor (resale wise). =]
I knew the Chevy would be gone soon , but what a good upgrade and the resale is a plus brother , I can see you holding on to this one longer than the Chevy !! Waiting to see what’s next…..
The Mrs and I had a chat after this deal here… I’m going to actually try to keep this truck a while and stop the constant cycle of vehicles for a minute. As a “forcing function” I’ve committed to buying a Raptor R next. But I refuse to pay over sticker for it… so that could be a long while. 👍
You got the $80,000 Ford crap with $1500/ mo payment. Time passes, excitement fades, scratches and stains accumulate. After 7 months the "new car" thrill fades. But the $21,000/yr bill doesn't fade & the car 🚗 value is 30% down
Thanks brother. In a matter of minutes I went from having a huge pit in my stomach (seeing them pull up the non-37pp)… to feeling great about the deal. Very pleased with how the numbers shook out. =]
Untamed you sir are the perfect example of officers in the military, wake up with a plan but by lunch we have to 180 everything just to change it again the next day. Always a good time and laugh watching your videos trying to explain your reasoning behind new purchases. But never change because thanks to your buy and resell strategy I’m one vehicle away from my dream truck.
Haha sorry you gotta see me like this… I understand it’s a bit ridiculous, I really do lol. Nor do I recommend swapping out as much as I do. 😂 …it’s easier to lose than win. But thanks for the unwavering support -even through my craziness. I promise I am a more decisive leader in the military. Hah
I own the 2023 Ram TRX. I ordered outside of my home state. Flew out and drove it home. I can say that I respect and even admire the Raptor, Raptor R, Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor. I have been a Chevy/GMC guy all my life. But, with that being said, I will take the TRX or Raptor over a ZR2. It is a shame GM did nothing to compare. Great purchase and let the upgrades begin.
You made a great choice not just cause of resale value but overall..the zr2 bison doesn’t come near as close to being an all around great vehicle like a Gen 2 or Gen 3 raptor🤙🏾
I’ve driven/owned a lot of vehicles and grew up around racing.. the Gen3 Raptor defies the laws of physics. A truck on 37 should not handle on and off road as well as this truck does.
I bought a 2023 Ram longhorn for $43000. I love it. 5,7 V8.. 400HP Towing package with 3.92 rear axle. and 4WD. More than I wanted to spend. But seemed like a good deal 23% off MSRP. it is a Quad Cab with a 6.4 bed Granite Grey. ... purchased in July 2023. I would have walked on your Ford...
I haven’t even finished watching this video but I said to myself “damn Untamed did it again”😂😂😂…keep going Untamed ..sooner or later that 21 TRD Pro is gonna show up again🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
lol thanks for the support man. I know I’m ridiculous… appreciate you supporting my craziness haha. =] 🙏🏼 Haha as for the 21 Tundra TRD Pro… it’s just a matter of time 😆
I would have walked if they didn’t give you a 37 package especially because of how often you trade in your vehicles and that resale value would have been worth the wait
Strong buy, Congrats. I found a couple in the $78k range when looking for a new Raptor just recently. I was mainly interested in getting a 37, and found only 2 at msrp. The 90 grand msrp is tough to digest, so I found myself in a CPO 22 37 with the Torsen package and 10k miles on the clock. Pricing was right and saved quite a bit with the CPO deal compared to new.
I’m back, I left when you sold your CO Raptor. I’m hoping this one will stick around for a bit as arguably there’s not a better truck out there there!!
Welcome back! 🙏🏼 Driving this back to back with the ZR2 was a clear reminder as to how great the Raptor is. Such a fun truck to drive… I think I’ll hold this a lot longer than my last one. =] I prefer this avalanche color over co too.
I'm thinking I'd like the above Raptor to have body colored fender flares instead of the black, especially if I go the oxford white color I'm leaning towards, but with the avalanche grey too. How do you think the body colored fender flares would look compared to the black here? And putting aside the money issue, do you wish you had the 37 as originally intended?
ok, i've been meaning to suggest this for awhile, after i lost track ,but you really MUST make a summary vid of all the vehicles you've bought since you started the channel. I wish i could remember what there first vid i watched was, but it was back before you moved to Md.
Avalanche grey is so good. I understand all the reasons you swapped trucks. Too many people don’t consider resale. I’d drive the same color, and likely add an rsi smart cap to get through winter. Congrats (again) lol.
Thanks brother! I’m super happy with this truck. Happiest I’ve been in a long time with a purchase. No regrets yet! Haha. Very pleased with the color and price. Funny you should mention that… I was so close to buying an rsi smartcap off FB marketplace last week. He sold it before we came to an agreement though. 🤷♂️
@@UntamedMotors they sell so fast! We get wholesale on them through one of the distributors we use for arb components etc, but the wait time is like 6-8 months if you don’t place stocking orders so I’ve never actually ordered one! Their resale is as good as the raptors if you ever want to part ways with the truck which with you is a high probability! Or just keep it for a raptor in your future… also probable!
@@garrettm949 haha yeah the dude was asking $3600 for his lightly used one. Only posted for a couple days before it sold. May have to jump on the next one I see. 🤔 Haha you’re not wrong! On any of that. 😂
Mannnn I saw your video of the ZR2 and was so close to pulling the trigger, but went with a Avalanche Grey 37 package raptor (trading in the 23 TRX). The color looks amazing, so hyped.
Not at all. It’s always exciting to see a new vehicle. I’m not a ford or chevy person but love seeing your truck and suv content. Keep the changes coming.
I’ve been watching your videos ever since you took delivery of your Shelby GT350R. But today is the first time I’ve actually thought you were insane when it comes to vehicle purchase frequency lol. That’s because today I finally saw your taking delivery of the Bison and this video in the same day. “15 minutes ago this guy said he was going to own the Chevy for a while…”. Ends up being less than two weeks.
FWIW.. the 37 isn’t QUITE as nimble as the 35. It’s close.. the 37 still handles like a beast.. 37 is wow this is nimble .. 35 is How TF is a truck like this. We are more slow climb and crawl so went 37…& wife said we had to get the biggest one they had. 😬
You got tricked with a bait truck. They knew that you’d come and buy what was right in front of you even after the other one had sold, especially because you drove all the way there. Dealers will always try to sell “whats on the lot”.
Idk man. Maybe I’m naive, but I really think it wasn’t done maliciously and it was a genuine accident. The new vehicle manager, Kirk, seemed like a good dude… he moved a lot on that Raptor to make the deal still worked. He even showed me their net gain/loss sheet on the deal. The dealership lost $8.37 on the whole deal. First “true loss” they’ve ever taken on a Raptor.
@@UntamedMotors I hear you man. I used to sell cars (not for very long). Do some research on the 4 square, bait, and other sales techniques. Perhaps it was an honest mistake. But they still got a sale. Dealerships will always try to sell what they have on the lot to move inventory and reduce floor plan. It sounds like you got a good deal though, considering it’s a Raptor. I like the content, keep it up! Cheers!
@untamedmotors does your 2023 raptor have the heated steering wheel? I noticed on your window sticker it doesn’t have it as a removed option. I’ve been wondering if the late 23s and 24s would come with that option again or if it was still going to be missing.
You’ve done it again!!!!!😂😮 “UNTAMED “. Love your spontaneity! even when some may call it something else. 🤪, everyone is entitled to their opinion. That’s just what it is. BORN TO BE WILD😄😎
Yay for you! Ford over Chevy always, lol! Of course, I’m still most partial to the missing LX. I don’t think it really matters what anyone thinks. You should always follow your own passion. Congratulations!
Mrs Untamed wasn’t too impressed by how quickly I swapped out of the ZR2… I told her I’d do better and stop the constant cycling. I’ve committed to getting a Raptor R next… but I refuse to pay over sticker so it’ll likely be a year or two until that happens.
I think you need to keep this one long term, so Spring? 😉 But the market is crashing so, you definitely got into a better buy. Don’t know if there will be better trades coming up.
Found your channel with the ZR2 review... 10 DAYS AGO!!!! Now... here's a new truck. Your next vehicle? My money's on a Corvette C8 E-Ray. Why not?!?! 😂🤣😂🤣 Seriously. Congratulations on getting what makes you happy. Enjoy!
lol idk if I want to have two suvs in the household again. Really like having a truck. Soooo the 550 is feeling less and less likely tbh. Think a Raptor R is next… long ways away.
I love the color! looks like you got a deal, good job….. I was hoping for 1 more bison video so I could tell ya that I drove a 6.2 At4x. Man it felt so good to drive a v8 but we couldn’t come to a deal and after getting away it was probably for the best
Haha I was hoping to get a few more videos out of the ZR2 too… sorry man. That 6.2 sounds and feels amazing! Glad you were able to avoid a crummy deal.
Great video but I gotta say, it’s 100% on you that you drove 2 hours for a truck that was already sold. Doing everything over text leads to miscommunication a lot of times. Gotta verify everything including VIN before heading to the dealer. I have them send me photos of the truck and the window sticker too to make sure we are on the same page. Sucks that happened regardless.
I'm not impressed with the Sequoia and Tundra TRD Pro performance or reliability so might as well buy something just as unreliable but fun to drive Raptor R!
You are a wild man. You touched on a key point: it's often our significant others who give us a bit of a wake up call when it comes to regularly swapping out vehicles. Maybe hold onto this one for six months or a year 😄
Yeah I’m going to… she wasn’t too impressed by how quick I swapped this time. Need to relax a bit… but feel much better “relaxing” with the Raptor versus the Chevy.
The only thing I’ll say about car swapping. My car swapping days cost me a lot of money, but more importantly, time with my young children. I really regret how much time I spent searching, negotiating, and just plain concentrating on this stuff when my kids were young and I was occupied with swapping cars every few weeks/months. There were failed negotiations, endless texts/emails, dealerships and just plain time sucks. And for every deal that went through, 3 fell apart. Now I’d pay anything to have that time back with them...🥴
@@adam9936 appreciate you sharing that Adam. I want to pump the brakes on all this too. I’ve won some and lost some for sure. More so lost. Hope to invest a lot less time into this moving forward. Again thanks for sharing that.
Honestly to come out flat on your trade in on the Bison is a WIN! Think if you got the truck you want and only paid ~$2K more for a better resale then I think it works! I have seen $8K discounts now on regular ZR2’s.
Thanks man. I thought so too. Originally when they gave me the $78500 offer, they had me pegged to buy this 35 Raptor at msrp. Giving them room to still profit plenty. So when I was surprised by it not being the 37, he came down to $78500 on the sale price. He then showed me how much their Chevy store was paying them for the Bison, which was $75K. The sales manager then showed me their net gains/loss sheet that showed a $8.37 loss on the entire deal. So I was pretty happy altogether. He sustained the high trade value AND dropped the sale price a ton given the circumstances.
I love the different purchases lol 😆 who cares if u only keep a truck for a few weeks lol. It’s your UA-cam channel and your money I love it lol 😆 no one else is doing it and we get to see how these vehicles are and how much they really cost I think that’s awesome 😎
Haha thanks brother. I really appreciate the support. I understand it’s not normal to swap vehicles out this often… I understand why this frustrates some people… it’s something they’d never do themselves. People get connected to their vehicles.
Untamed, you sure know how to provide endless entertainment. My wife knows you affectionately as the “car swap UA-cam guy”. When my kids are in college they will learn about the “Untamed Factor” where the predicted vehicle ownership time is factored by 0.00435 * x where X is a complex variable depending on the last moon and wind cycle. Have fun with the new truck and glad the Lexus is still in the family for over a couple months (new record? ) as that one should last a lifetime compared to these other toys.
As a previous Gen 3 Raptor owner I know they are fun trucks. I had an engine failure at 1600 miles, so got rid of it and went back to a 2023 Tundra TRD PRO in Solar Octane. Westcott lift & 35s really make the Tundra look bad ass.
Sorry to hear about that. Solar Tundra TRD Pros look great. 👌 combined with the lift and 35s… they’re perfect.
My neighbor just put a new transmission in his f150. Only had 100k miles. Lol.
Ford is an absolute garbage company.
I have a gen1 and gen2, but I'm scared to get the gen3 because of all the news and stories I've seen in the past few months.
how in the world did you blow the motor that fast? Also tundra's are crazy boring, slow, not that great offroad, ugly. At least get something interesting lol.
I’m glad you got the Raptor. Now, I just hope you keep it more than a month. It’s a vehicle I’m genuinely interested in buying in a year or two, so a “long term” opinion coming from you would be nice.
I told the Mrs that I would hold off for awhile now. Let’s see how that plays out haha. But seriously, I want to make this a “long term” vehicle for the channel.
You worked a great deal. Good job man. The bison was cool. But the Raptor is far superior. And to be able to essential work an even swap is great. This is my all time favorite truck and Avalanche is my favorite color.
Thanks Eric, although it isn’t the 37pp I was aiming for… couldn’t be happier with how the numbers shook out. Shocked the new vehicle manager dropped it that much. But he did feel bad given the circumstances… I feel a ton better with the resale of this Raptor compared to the Chevy. Now I just need to take a moment and actually enjoy this one for a while. =]
I agree the Bison was cool, but not on the same level as the Raptor. My favorite color as well🔥
The dealer knew you’d mention him on the channel so they were willing to take a “haircut”. I’m sure you’ll be either trading this relatively immediately or putting 37’s on it.
I just picked up the exact same avalanche grey 35 package 4 days ago! I absolutely love it. I thought I did good to get them down to 2k below MSRP but you blew that away! Well done.
Thanks brother! Congrats on your new Raptor! Love this color. 👍
Nice Raptor! You definitely held onto that Chevy a lot longer than I thought you would. It the not so distant future this will all come full circle and you will be back in a Toyota.
lol it’s a vicious cycle. Hope to hold onto the Fors for much longer than normal.
…so like 5 weeks?…
A PIECE OF ADVICE. “Sell” your addiction to buying new cars to your viewers as “trying every truck in the market to find out which is best” instead of impulse buying and it will likely get less hate
Man, it’s a good thing you opted for that reliable diesel v8 from the Silverado when you did. Not sure if any other vehicle could have lasted the 2-3 weeks you typically keep them for.
Yeah thank God! Whew! 😅 barely made it…
ZR2weeks!! Owned one for about the same amount of time. You quickly realize that it’s not worth the price of admission. The ZR2 Colorado, love it! Something about the ZR2 1/2 ton doesn’t hit the mark… The Bison looks the part but falls short compared to other. Fake hood scoop, the MSSV shocks are a dud and , interior seats feel like park benches.
Great choice! You and I are kindred spirit with this truck roulette. Currently I’m daily driving 23 F250 tremor Azure, 3” leveled on 24 x 10s hostile wheels on 37’ Toyo Open Country.
Keep the content coming. 🤘🏽💯
23k on my 2022 raptor, love it more now than when I bought it.
Have the exact same spec as you except in white. Added Geiser springs, 37s, Baja lights, SVC armor, and some random stuff like PPF. Great daily and super capable.
Nice!! This really is the perfect truck. Puts a huge smile on my face when I drive it..: it’s a thrilling vehicle in every sense. Sound, look and feel. =] Bet yours looks great with those additions! I’ve already committed to getting a Raptor R next. That goal helps me keep ahold of this Raptor a while because I refuse to pay over sticker for my R. I’ll have to wait a bit lol
My wife would go ballistic If i tried to go thru the amount of cars you go through In such short fashion.... you're a lucky man 😉
Nice truck, way better than the chevy and I hope you keep this for a while. with what's on the road right now, I don't think you could do much better 👍
Thanks brother. I am a very lucky man… she’s got the patience of a saint lol. Although I’d be lying if I said she was totally cool with this swap. It was too quick… so I’ll aim to hold onto the Raptor a bit longer. I feel much better about the resale on this compared to the Chevy anyway. 👍
Your wife gets to drive them all🤷🏾♂️
@@Thats_X_ haha this is true 👍
I've driven F150s with this same body style and hated it for every day practical use especially in grocery parking lots. They're a pain in the ass. I actually watched a frustrated driver of one of these drive over the curb because he didn't have room to maneuver.
Drive mine daily all over Los Angeles. Can’t fit in some parking decks but cameras make it a breeze to park. I have gotten compliments on parking such a big truck.
We all know you’ll be getting the Tacoma TRD PRO as soon as they’re available!
I am excited to drive one 👍
By next week you’ll regret not getting the 37.
lol that’s a fact. I already told Mrs. Untamed that my next truck will be the Raptor R. So I’ll skip the 37 this go around and get the big dog. It’ll be a minute before those hit MSRP so I’ll do my best to keep this until that time comes around.
Can't wait for your new Raptor R in a few weeks, Untamed!
Haha I have committed to getting an R next. Just need to wait for them to come down to MSRP. So I’ll aim to keep this one until that time comes.
@@UntamedMotors Awesome, what is the average ADM on a top spec R right now? How long do you think it will realistically take to snag one with no ADM?
You should trade the raptor for a TRX in a couple weeks whilst you wait on the Lexus 550 to come out. I traded my Gen 2 Raptor for a 22 TRX and love it.
I’m sure I’d love a TRX. That supercharged V8 has to be a blast! I’ve committed to buying a Raptor R next. Just need to wait until they start arriving at sticker. I’ll aim to keep this Raptor until then. 🤞🏻
I own a gen 2 Raptor. You made the right choice. Make sure to put eibach springs and 37s.
Thanks brother. I’ll look into that! 👍
May just hold out for a Raptor R… but that may take a year or so until they get to sticker.
We already know that you’re going to trade your vehicles in a matter of days or weeks. You don’t need to apologize or try to justify it. I think that a lot of your viewers actually enjoy that you do that. I know I do. Now, are we going to give you a hard time? Yes, but it’s all in fun.
Haha thanks man. This was legitimately the first time I was genuinely nervous about putting out a video.. it was my fastest swap ever and I knew I’d get beat up a little by everyone. I enjoy the hunt and negotiation process. =]
I’m really liking these new raptors, very nice truck! That being said I miss the original army green tundra you had. Looking back now I’d still take that truck over everything you have had since, with vehicle prices and quality these days.
I’m with you there… wish I just kept ahold of that army green Tundra TRD pro. It was my favorite truck. I just refuse to pay $50K+ for one now with higher mileage.
Sounds like you did really well. You didn't lose any money, changing your vehicle; performance pickup for performance pickup; no big deal. Congratulations
Thanks man. I’m super pleased with how this deal shook out. =]
@@UntamedMotors yes. And your Raptor will be worth more. It's not something you want to keep out of warranty; but, that will never be an issue for you 🤣
I bought mine in October and it has the heated steering wheel
Dude I for real trade almost like you minus the size of the numbers. You are swinging that Lexus and the bison. Now a raptor. Plus don't forget you put a couple thousand of tires on the bison. Love your channel but I don't buy this whirlwind didn't cost you $$$. Dealers are not in the habit of trading even. Congrats to you if they did.
I love it, really was loving the zr2 Bison but was hoping you went Raptor R from the Bison. However, this thing is sweet
Markups are still too high on Raptor Rs unfortunately… hopefully that will be my next truck. 🤞🏻
Yeah I am waiting for that one, mark ups are nuts still.
With all of the GMC Sierra, content and polls that you were posting I was expecting a thunderstorm gray Duramax heavy duty to be coming to the channel. Maybe AT4X haha
I went to a local Ford dealer here in Honolulu and their Raptors are marked up around $20,000.
Well done, Untamed... But looking forward to seeing you trade this in for the new GX 550 Overtrail Plus.
Thanks man. Haha don’t think I want to have 2 SUVs and no truck again. Unfortunately I can’t afford the GX and the Raptor and the Escalade.. =\
“Unhinged Motors” 😂 I love it man, YOLO
lol I know it’s a bit insane… sorry.
I'd think buying anything right now is going to leave the buyer being a bag holder. Car market is toast. Glad you got something you're more apt to own for a while (hopefully)!
Yeah you’re definitely right about that. Rather be stuck holding the Raptor bag versus the Chevy bag is all.
Good call getting out of the Bison. Raptor is alot better truck. I think you dodged a bullet even buying the ZR2 at the GM discount. Agree with DD. Drive any lot and pick your color don’t care if it’s Toyota, Lexus or ? Someone will be holding the bag. 😊
That’s an impressive deal that you worked out. The Bison’s “cool” factor truly wears off after about 2 weeks anyway lol so kudos to you!!!
Haha I feel much better in the Raptor. Much more peace of mind too when it comes to resale. =] thanks man.
I certainly hope you keep this long enough to actually do something fun. This vehicle is a beast and deserves to be worked hard.
Agreed. Mrs. Untamed wasn’t thrilled by how quick I cycled out of the ZR2… May need to slow down and enjoy one for a change =]
gone before Christmas
@@mpiny lol that’d be somethin
Don't hold your breath. I give it 2 weeks.
next car gold barssss @@waynehenson1094
Nice truck enjoy it and don’t look back, I’ve traded often in the past as well for different reasons.
That’s where all these low mileage new cars and trucks come from , people like us decide for whatever reason that the vehicle isn’t what we thought it would be so they traded them in or sold them early.
I say enjoy your new truck and look forward to the future 😊.
I just bought a 23 F150 xlt and couldn’t be happier, I traded in a 23 Ram Laramie that was losing value quickly and the seats bothered my sciatica issues.
So I know how it feels, to trade often.
Hope you enjoy your truck as much as I like mine 👍 , take care Bob
Thanks for being understanding, Bob! Glad to know I’m not alone. I know most people can’t even imagine swapping out so often.
Curious if you enjoy the actual purchase or if it’s just the thrill of the chase and deal? I only ask because I traded around a lot during Covid, and just did again, and am at the point where I get no enjoyment out of the new truck…just a pit in my stomach about having to start over, but have loved the thrill of the chase and deal. Think I’m done for a while after having been through it a lot and genuinely do not enjoy it any longer.
My wife and I actually just talked about this. I think the thrill of the deal is and always has been a huge piece of it all… I love the hunt and negotiation. This deal here actually left me with a pit in my stomach (for the 37 pp)… I had an emptiness in my stomach as I drive to the dealership tbh. But ironically enough, getting this 35 Raptor at $5300 off MSRP made me actually feel better about it all. Even though I wasn’t getting the truck I actually wanted. Weird how getting a “better deal” made it a happier experience overall. I told Mrs. Untamed I’d slow down after this one and try to keep it a while. I’ve committed to getting a Raptor R next (but at msrp or better)… so that could be a while.
@@UntamedMotors get what you mean. The hunt is so fun, but I don’t enjoy the actual purchase anymore. Hoping to be out of the game for quite a while. Feel like I tried just about every truck and they all have their pros and cons. Next awkward moment is dealing with the in laws when they see I got something else 😂, it’s just traditionally been assumed to be financially taboo to trade, but when done right especially in the environment over the last few years it could be done with minimal loss.
I skipped a bed liner and just went with a BedRug for the bed floor. So nice and soft. Could sleep on it. I don’t care if sides of inside of bed get scratched.
I think you hit the Jackpot! Lowering the sales price by $5000 with a trade involved unheard of. I’d let you represent me any day.
Thanks Steve! Super pleased by how the numbers shook out… Kirk the sales manager actually showed me a print out that showed their net gains/loss on the sale. The dealership lost $8.37 on the whole deal. Their AutoNation Chevy dealership was buying the ZR2 for $75K so they took a $3500 “hit” just on the trade.
You do you… I’m just along for the ride 😂
Haha sorry you’ve seen my craziness over and over Tate… I’ll “try” to keep this one longer. My goal is to get a Raptor R next so I’ll need to wait a while for one of those to pop up at sticker anyway. 🤷♂️
This is the right decision, was surprised to see the Chevy. The colour on your raptor is stunning!
Thanks brother. Haha yeah me too… thought I’d shake it up a bit (especially since I was able to use a family member GM discount code)… relieved to be out of it though. I have much more confidence in the Raptor (resale wise). =]
I knew the Chevy would be gone soon , but what a good upgrade and the resale is a plus brother , I can see you holding on to this one longer than the Chevy !! Waiting to see what’s next…..
The Mrs and I had a chat after this deal here… I’m going to actually try to keep this truck a while and stop the constant cycle of vehicles for a minute. As a “forcing function” I’ve committed to buying a Raptor R next. But I refuse to pay over sticker for it… so that could be a long while. 👍
You got the $80,000 Ford crap with $1500/ mo payment.
Time passes, excitement fades, scratches and stains accumulate.
After 7 months the "new car" thrill fades.
But the $21,000/yr bill doesn't fade & the car 🚗 value is 30% down
Cingrats on the Raptor. I personally would have walked in this situation, but I'm glad you're happy.
I think a nice thing about the raptor is it doesn’t even really lose that much value when a new generation comes out
You got that thing for a good deal, incredible even in this market. Congrats
Thanks brother. In a matter of minutes I went from having a huge pit in my stomach (seeing them pull up the non-37pp)… to feeling great about the deal. Very pleased with how the numbers shook out. =]
Avalanche is my favorite color. Oddly enough, it is impossible to capture its true image in videos or photos. In person, Avalanche is amazing
Solid purchase. As a gen 2 owner that just traded for a gen 3. The resale is hard to beat.
Thanks man. Amen to that 🙏🏼
This is cooler than the zr2. It’s also maybe the one ford product still made that seems to be long term reliable.
Untamed you sir are the perfect example of officers in the military, wake up with a plan but by lunch we have to 180 everything just to change it again the next day. Always a good time and laugh watching your videos trying to explain your reasoning behind new purchases. But never change because thanks to your buy and resell strategy I’m one vehicle away from my dream truck.
Haha sorry you gotta see me like this… I understand it’s a bit ridiculous, I really do lol. Nor do I recommend swapping out as much as I do. 😂 …it’s easier to lose than win. But thanks for the unwavering support -even through my craziness. I promise I am a more decisive leader in the military. Hah
Well played. I’ve had several Raptors in the past 6 years. Everytime I go to something else, I find myself back in a Raptor.
Thanks man. It does feel great being back in the Raptor! 👌 💯
I own the 2023 Ram TRX. I ordered outside of my home state. Flew out and drove it home. I can say that I respect and even admire the Raptor, Raptor R, Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor. I have been a Chevy/GMC guy all my life. But, with that being said, I will take the TRX or Raptor over a ZR2. It is a shame GM did nothing to compare. Great purchase and let the upgrades begin.
You made a great choice not just cause of resale value but overall..the zr2 bison doesn’t come near as close to being an all around great vehicle like a Gen 2 or Gen 3 raptor🤙🏾
I’ve driven/owned a lot of vehicles and grew up around racing.. the Gen3 Raptor defies the laws of physics. A truck on 37 should not handle on and off road as well as this truck does.
My wife jokingly told me to buy an F150 about 30min before you posted this vid! Haha
Sounds like a smart woman! Haha do it! 😈
That color is so nice. Def a better looking truck. You definitely don’t mind the hassle with selling/buying paperwork etc
I bought a 2023 Ram longhorn for $43000. I love it. 5,7 V8.. 400HP Towing package with 3.92 rear axle. and 4WD. More than I wanted to spend. But seemed like a good deal 23% off MSRP. it is a Quad Cab with a 6.4 bed Granite Grey. ... purchased in July 2023. I would have walked on your Ford...
I haven’t even finished watching this video but I said to myself “damn Untamed did it again”😂😂😂…keep going Untamed ..sooner or later that 21 TRD Pro is gonna show up again🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
lol thanks for the support man. I know I’m ridiculous… appreciate you supporting my craziness haha. =] 🙏🏼
Haha as for the 21 Tundra TRD Pro… it’s just a matter of time 😆
Dude you go through more new cars than I go through shoes sheesh, respect the hustle my dude lol
lol I’m aware I have a problem 😂 appreciate the support man
I would have walked if they didn’t give you a 37 package especially because of how often you trade in your vehicles and that resale value would have been worth the wait
I figured the huge price drop on the 35 here made up the difference.
Strong buy, Congrats. I found a couple in the $78k range when looking for a new Raptor just recently. I was mainly interested in getting a 37, and found only 2 at msrp. The 90 grand msrp is tough to digest, so I found myself in a CPO 22 37 with the Torsen package and 10k miles on the clock. Pricing was right and saved quite a bit with the CPO deal compared to new.
I’m back, I left when you sold your CO Raptor. I’m hoping this one will stick around for a bit as arguably there’s not a better truck out there there!!
Welcome back! 🙏🏼 Driving this back to back with the ZR2 was a clear reminder as to how great the Raptor is. Such a fun truck to drive… I think I’ll hold this a lot longer than my last one. =] I prefer this avalanche color over co too.
looking at a 2024 very low option Raptor...dealers in my area won't move off of MSRP. Best to hold or is MSRP ok for a 2024? thanks!!!
I'm thinking I'd like the above Raptor to have body colored fender flares instead of the black, especially if I go the oxford white color I'm leaning towards, but with the avalanche grey too. How do you think the body colored fender flares would look compared to the black here? And putting aside the money issue, do you wish you had the 37 as originally intended?
ok, i've been meaning to suggest this for awhile, after i lost track ,but you really MUST make a summary vid of all the vehicles you've bought since you started the channel. I wish i could remember what there first vid i watched was, but it was back before you moved to Md.
It's another beautiful rig. Glad no Raptor decals.
Thanks man. Same here 100% love the clean look 👌
Avalanche grey is so good. I understand all the reasons you swapped trucks. Too many people don’t consider resale. I’d drive the same color, and likely add an rsi smart cap to get through winter. Congrats (again) lol.
Thanks brother! I’m super happy with this truck. Happiest I’ve been in a long time with a purchase. No regrets yet! Haha. Very pleased with the color and price. Funny you should mention that… I was so close to buying an rsi smartcap off FB marketplace last week. He sold it before we came to an agreement though. 🤷♂️
@@UntamedMotors they sell so fast! We get wholesale on them through one of the distributors we use for arb components etc, but the wait time is like 6-8 months if you don’t place stocking orders so I’ve never actually ordered one! Their resale is as good as the raptors if you ever want to part ways with the truck which with you is a high probability! Or just keep it for a raptor in your future… also probable!
@@garrettm949 haha yeah the dude was asking $3600 for his lightly used one. Only posted for a couple days before it sold. May have to jump on the next one I see. 🤔
Haha you’re not wrong! On any of that. 😂
@@UntamedMotors if you see them under 4K jump.
They have been building a plant in Texas to meet USA demand but it’s been a year or so… still nothing.
@@garrettm949 good to know. I’ll be on the lookout! Thx for the insight man.
Mannnn I saw your video of the ZR2 and was so close to pulling the trigger, but went with a Avalanche Grey 37 package raptor (trading in the 23 TRX). The color looks amazing, so hyped.
Awesome man! Congrats. I think you chose wisely 👌
Beautiful truck. I have one in Oxford white. All you need is rear wheel liners and your set.
Nice!! Yep, they’re already ordered. Should be here this week. 👌 love this truck!
Yessssss!!!! The skies have opened up!!! Sunny and bright!!!! RAPTOR!!!! Wooohooo!! Congrats!! 🎉👍👍🔥😊
Haha 🙌 thank you!! =]
Not at all. It’s always exciting to see a new vehicle. I’m not a ford or chevy person but love seeing your truck and suv content. Keep the changes coming.
You’re an enabler…
*…and I like it!* 😆
😂
I’ve been watching your videos ever since you took delivery of your Shelby GT350R. But today is the first time I’ve actually thought you were insane when it comes to vehicle purchase frequency lol. That’s because today I finally saw your taking delivery of the Bison and this video in the same day. “15 minutes ago this guy said he was going to own the Chevy for a while…”. Ends up being less than two weeks.
GM dealers around me are not discounting trucks. They have lots overflowing, too.
FWIW.. the 37 isn’t QUITE as nimble as the 35. It’s close.. the 37 still handles like a beast.. 37 is wow this is nimble .. 35 is How TF is a truck like this. We are more slow climb and crawl so went 37…& wife said we had to get the biggest one they had. 😬
I can almost guarantee that salesmen’s knew what he was doing and played dumb. I’ve dealt with many salespeople and morals and integrity escapes many
You got tricked with a bait truck. They knew that you’d come and buy what was right in front of you even after the other one had sold, especially because you drove all the way there. Dealers will always try to sell “whats on the lot”.
Idk man. Maybe I’m naive, but I really think it wasn’t done maliciously and it was a genuine accident. The new vehicle manager, Kirk, seemed like a good dude… he moved a lot on that Raptor to make the deal still worked. He even showed me their net gain/loss sheet on the deal. The dealership lost $8.37 on the whole deal. First “true loss” they’ve ever taken on a Raptor.
@@UntamedMotors I hear you man. I used to sell cars (not for very long). Do some research on the 4 square, bait, and other sales techniques. Perhaps it was an honest mistake. But they still got a sale. Dealerships will always try to sell what they have on the lot to move inventory and reduce floor plan. It sounds like you got a good deal though, considering it’s a Raptor. I like the content, keep it up! Cheers!
@untamedmotors does your 2023 raptor have the heated steering wheel? I noticed on your window sticker it doesn’t have it as a removed option. I’ve been wondering if the late 23s and 24s would come with that option again or if it was still going to be missing.
Thankfully It does have it 👍
The 37 with the blue interior is saweet!
You’ve done it again!!!!!😂😮 “UNTAMED “. Love your spontaneity! even when some may call it something else. 🤪, everyone is entitled to their opinion. That’s just what it is. BORN TO BE WILD😄😎
Haha appreciate your support man. Thank you 🙏🏼
I just got a ZR2 and it’s killin the raptor …I gotta have a V8
The ZR2 is a great truck man. Glad you’re happy with it!
Yay for you! Ford over Chevy always, lol! Of course, I’m still most partial to the missing LX. I don’t think it really matters what anyone thinks. You should always follow your own passion. Congratulations!
You should trade it in for a Raptor with the 37 package. I have the 2023 Raptor 37 in Rapid Red. The 37 package just makes it look better.
What about the cost for the 35” BFG tires you put on the Chevy? Did you account for that in the cost of it?
Crazy. I get the resale, but I’d rather have the Chevy diesel. The gas mileage on that truck is hard to beat.
Yeah that ZR2 diesel definitely had its perks over the Raptor here. Pros and cons. That 3.0l was a masterpiece 👌
I liked the Bison, Only real reason was lockers and a diesel. Raptors are very cool .
Thank goodness. Smart man.
Thanks man! Super pleased with how the numbers shook out here. =]
Great decision, I would’ve done the same thing, the raptor is definitely a more enjoyable vehicle
GREAT DEAL on the Rap! Please keep this truck!
Mrs Untamed wasn’t too impressed by how quickly I swapped out of the ZR2… I told her I’d do better and stop the constant cycling. I’ve committed to getting a Raptor R next… but I refuse to pay over sticker so it’ll likely be a year or two until that happens.
I think you need to keep this one long term, so Spring? 😉 But the market is crashing so, you definitely got into a better buy. Don’t know if there will be better trades coming up.
Yeah my confidence in the ZR2’s resale was dwindling quick… didn’t help seeing other Chevy dealers advertise theirs with $11,500 discounts. 😬
Cant wait to see your new gx 550 after trading this in a few months. Love the look of the raptor
Really appreciate the break down in the description
Thanks for reading that. I always wonder if people actually appreciate me taking the time to write those or not… thanks for the feedback. 🙏🏼
Found your channel with the ZR2 review... 10 DAYS AGO!!!!
Now... here's a new truck. Your next vehicle?
My money's on a Corvette C8 E-Ray.
Why not?!?!
😂🤣😂🤣
Seriously. Congratulations on getting what makes you happy. Enjoy!
Haha sorry for the ZR2 tease! 😂
I appreciate it man. Thanks for the support! Sorry my passion for vehicles is a bit unorthodox…
Looking forward to the Lexus gx550, never a dull moment
lol idk if I want to have two suvs in the household again. Really like having a truck. Soooo the 550 is feeling less and less likely tbh. Think a Raptor R is next… long ways away.
They keep removing the heated steering wheel here. I was told it was across the whole f150 line. Does yours have it?
I love the color! looks like you got a deal, good job….. I was hoping for 1 more bison video so I could tell ya that I drove a 6.2 At4x. Man it felt so good to drive a v8 but we couldn’t come to a deal and after getting away it was probably for the best
Haha I was hoping to get a few more videos out of the ZR2 too… sorry man. That 6.2 sounds and feels amazing! Glad you were able to avoid a crummy deal.
White Tundra TRD pro with red interior.
Nice truck 👍Do the gen 3 have also the cam phasers issue ?
They did a good job at taking care of that issue. Not widely reported on the gen3 now.
Hell yeah Your back in my good graces
Haha 🙏🏼
@@UntamedMotorsyou’ve never left mine. I just like watching your “dealership”😂.
As long as you are happy bro! Beautiful truck!
Thanks Jeff, appreciate you! 🙏🏼
Great video but I gotta say, it’s 100% on you that you drove 2 hours for a truck that was already sold. Doing everything over text leads to miscommunication a lot of times. Gotta verify everything including VIN before heading to the dealer. I have them send me photos of the truck and the window sticker too to make sure we are on the same page. Sucks that happened regardless.
I'm not impressed with the Sequoia and Tundra TRD Pro performance or reliability so might as well buy something just as unreliable but fun to drive Raptor R!
You are a wild man. You touched on a key point: it's often our significant others who give us a bit of a wake up call when it comes to regularly swapping out vehicles. Maybe hold onto this one for six months or a year 😄
Yeah I’m going to… she wasn’t too impressed by how quick I swapped this time. Need to relax a bit… but feel much better “relaxing” with the Raptor versus the Chevy.
The only thing I’ll say about car swapping. My car swapping days cost me a lot of money, but more importantly, time with my young children. I really regret how much time I spent searching, negotiating, and just plain concentrating on this stuff when my kids were young and I was occupied with swapping cars every few weeks/months. There were failed negotiations, endless texts/emails, dealerships and just plain time sucks. And for every deal that went through, 3 fell apart. Now I’d pay anything to have that time back with them...🥴
@@adam9936 appreciate you sharing that Adam. I want to pump the brakes on all this too. I’ve won some and lost some for sure. More so lost. Hope to invest a lot less time into this moving forward. Again thanks for sharing that.
How much quicker is the 35s pkg compared to the 37s pkg ? Nice truck. Would have made the same decision
That’s a awesome trade bro. Raptor is a beast. 💪🏽
Thanks Jose! Appreciate it! Super happy to be back in the Raptor!
Honestly to come out flat on your trade in on the Bison is a WIN! Think if you got the truck you want and only paid ~$2K more for a better resale then I think it works! I have seen $8K discounts now on regular ZR2’s.
Thanks man. I thought so too. Originally when they gave me the $78500 offer, they had me pegged to buy this 35 Raptor at msrp. Giving them room to still profit plenty. So when I was surprised by it not being the 37, he came down to $78500 on the sale price. He then showed me how much their Chevy store was paying them for the Bison, which was $75K. The sales manager then showed me their net gains/loss sheet that showed a $8.37 loss on the entire deal. So I was pretty happy altogether. He sustained the high trade value AND dropped the sale price a ton given the circumstances.
You should look at the Montana LLC loophole. Wise move to dump the Bison even though I like it more than the Raptor.
If you just want a good truck and you're gonna keep it, I think that I personally would take the ZR2.
I love the different purchases lol 😆 who cares if u only keep a truck for a few weeks lol. It’s your UA-cam channel and your money I love it lol 😆 no one else is doing it and we get to see how these vehicles are and how much they really cost I think that’s awesome 😎
Haha thanks brother. I really appreciate the support. I understand it’s not normal to swap vehicles out this often… I understand why this frustrates some people… it’s something they’d never do themselves. People get connected to their vehicles.
Untamed, you sure know how to provide endless entertainment. My wife knows you affectionately as the “car swap UA-cam guy”. When my kids are in college they will learn about the “Untamed Factor” where the predicted vehicle ownership time is factored by 0.00435 * x where X is a complex variable depending on the last moon and wind cycle.
Have fun with the new truck and glad the Lexus is still in the family for over a couple months (new record? ) as that one should last a lifetime compared to these other toys.
Haha the Untamed Factor lol 😂 love it!
The Lexus is gone. Shouldn’t be a big surprise though haha.