Salesman Flips New Ford Ranger Raptor During Joyride

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The Admin posted tis over on the 6g site.

If I were the customer and they told me that my brand new Raptor was rolled and totaled I'd think they were messing with me. I feel bad because he's had to wait so long for this and now who knows what'll happen. :angry:

https://www.carmag.co.za/videos/salesman-flips-new-ford-raptor-during-joyride/

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A video forwarded to CAR Magazine showcases the reckless and negligent behaviour that resulted in the totalling of Ford’s range-topper bakkie. Seemingly attempting to slide the bakkie across an unkempt field, the right transfer from left to right —which occurred at a speed of roughly 50km/h— proved too much for the Raptor to handle despite it being supported by more than capable FOX suspension components such as live dampeners and FOX’s next-generation 2,5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers.

CAR Magazine has been told that the owner was only made aware of the bakkie’s condition after calling in to announce that he would be collecting it. Watch the video down below to find out what not to do when driving someone else’s million-rand bakkie.
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He was driving on the wrong side of the truck :oops:. They shouldn't flip that easy, wonder if it was a soft tire or mechanical failure.
 

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Unfortunately dampers aren't idiot proof. :confused:
I might argue this point (I mean ... look at me!). =D

Ugh, I've always wondered why my truck had 20 miles on it when I got it. I hope it was just a lunch run or even a mellow dump run, I'd just hate to think of it being floored or driven hard like in this video.

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I might argue this point (I mean ... look at me!). =D

Ugh, I've always wondered why my truck had 20 miles on it when I got it. I hope it was just a lunch run or even a mellow dump run, I'd just hate to think of it being floored or driven hard like in this video.

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Thats a Ford fucking ranger right there.
 

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I might argue this point (I mean ... look at me!). =D

Ugh, I've always wondered why my truck had 20 miles on it when I got it. I hope it was just a lunch run or even a mellow dump run, I'd just hate to think of it being floored or driven hard like in this video.

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Tyre pressure low - OK
 

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I see if I read New Zealand newspapers like you Dave I wouldn't be a day late and a dollar short ?
 

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They shouldn't flip that easy, wonder if it was a soft tire or mechanical failure.
Physics take over when suspension runs out.
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