Raptor or Predator?
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Raptor or Predator?
Hi,
I'm new to the forums here and am looking to buy a new ride. I have priced many diff models but am leaning towards a Raptor (quoted $5800 +tax '05) or a Predator ($5300 +tax or 5600 le-'05's). I am 5' 8" 150-160 lbs.
$5800 is my max price I cant afford a new 700R. I ride all types of terrain, mostly dunes, but also desert, mountain trails, not really mud. I have had a blaster and a warrior, and have ridden my buddies raptor quite a bit. I was mostly wondering the pro's and cons of each. Right now I am leaning towards the raptor because I have the hauler paddles from my warrior that I could use for it. I don't really do any racing etc. and was wondering what everyone's opinions are.
Oh, and I'm looking to buy in the next couple weeks.
Thanks,
John
I'm new to the forums here and am looking to buy a new ride. I have priced many diff models but am leaning towards a Raptor (quoted $5800 +tax '05) or a Predator ($5300 +tax or 5600 le-'05's). I am 5' 8" 150-160 lbs.
$5800 is my max price I cant afford a new 700R. I ride all types of terrain, mostly dunes, but also desert, mountain trails, not really mud. I have had a blaster and a warrior, and have ridden my buddies raptor quite a bit. I was mostly wondering the pro's and cons of each. Right now I am leaning towards the raptor because I have the hauler paddles from my warrior that I could use for it. I don't really do any racing etc. and was wondering what everyone's opinions are.
Oh, and I'm looking to buy in the next couple weeks.
Thanks,
John
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Raptor or Predator?
For a couple hundered bucks less money I would have to say the Predator LE. Lots of upgrades on it are already done like the shocks, exhaust, better tires and rims, etc. Unless there are some extras thrown in on the Raptor, that's a pretty easy decision.
I'm a bit biased obviously as I have the Pred, but look around and see what other people tell ya. Performance wise, they are very close but when you throw in all the extras the Pred has...
Welcome to the forums too...
I'm a bit biased obviously as I have the Pred, but look around and see what other people tell ya. Performance wise, they are very close but when you throw in all the extras the Pred has...
Welcome to the forums too...
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Raptor or Predator?
First, I'd say hope like hell the LE is not gone cause that is a hell of a deal. If it is though, I'd still go with the STD Predator and put the $500+ into some upgrades you are going to have to do the the Raptor or Pred.
You might also want to check the current promotions for the Predators, they may have some good financing going on. Not sure on that though.
I can't help ya much on the TrailBoss, no experience there...sorry. Lots of folks on here with them though, so you might want to just throw it out there under a new thread.
You might also want to check the current promotions for the Predators, they may have some good financing going on. Not sure on that though.
I can't help ya much on the TrailBoss, no experience there...sorry. Lots of folks on here with them though, so you might want to just throw it out there under a new thread.
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Raptor or Predator?
WEBOPPER.......Your not trying to turn a yamaha guy into a predator guy now are you....LOL
I LOVE my little 686 Rappy.....I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I LOVE my little 686 Rappy.....I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
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Raptor or Predator?
Originally posted by: DriverDoyle
I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Impact, since your not looking at the 700R's I would seriously look into the LE Pred. They have came a long ways from the first year models, and stock they come with some nice features for less money than the 660. For the money I might go with the LE Pred, but either way they will both make out to be a good machine for ya.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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Raptor or Predator?
Originally posted by: DriverDoyle
WEBOPPER.......Your not trying to turn a yamaha guy into a predator guy now are you....LOL
I LOVE my little 686 Rappy.....I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
WEBOPPER.......Your not trying to turn a yamaha guy into a predator guy now are you....LOL
I LOVE my little 686 Rappy.....I raced a really slick Pred down on the river the other day....Well if i told you how it turned out webopper would hate me....So im keeping my mouth shut..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]