Raptor 1st gen vs 2nd gen

[wazzuFreddo]

Wanted to pick the kitchen sink's brain trust regarding used Ford Raptors. Looks like the price difference between 1st gen and 2nd gen is about $25k-$30k but the value retained seems to be solid. So far I have put together the following, what else am I missing? :dunno


1st gen Pros:
Big normally aspirated V8 (possibly more reliable)
Might be a future collector item
Costs less (but still a lot of money for a 6-10 year old truck)

2nd gen Pros:
More up to date tech
Marginally better gas mileage
Larger sunroof

 

[Agent Orange]

Everytime I see one, it brings me back to this:


youtu.be/JKQdlXvbWSU

 

[wazzuFreddo]

lol, a classic :laughing

 

[afm199]

lmao!

 

[wazzuFreddo]

Ex Border Patrol ones are cheap but high miles: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...=FORD&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&clickType=listing

 

[wilit]

I think it's really going to come down to preference and budget. Personally I like the look of the 2nd gen better, but the sound of the 6.2 with aftermarket exhaust sounds way better. The other thing to think about is fuel. The 3.5HO motor requires premium fuel, the 6.2, it's recommended. You can run both on 87, you'll lose some power with it, but a lot less loss with the 6.2 than the 3.5.

 

[KrustyKruser]

Personally I would go with the 1st gen. Cheaper and the V8is more reliable. I have three friends with the 2nd gen raptor and each has had turbo failures on stock motors. Plus if you wait until next year Ford is supposed to bring back the V8 with a competitor to dodge's (I know they are Ram trucks now) TRX hellcat powered trucks. That may bring the value lower for the first gens.

 

[auntiebling]

if you plan on having to comply with CA smog laws with the vehicle for a longass time, like long enough for the turbo to fail (which will happen, regardless of manufacturer) i'd go with the big displacement NA engine. eventually that stock replacement turbo will be impossible to find, insanely priced, or some combination of that. You could upgrade the turbo, but might run afoul of CARB which signs you up for a perpetual cat n mouse game as long as you own the vehicle...

so i guess i'm saying if you're going for a BRO-Truck, get the simpler one. 1st gen

 

[Racinfrk]

Forget the Raptor....BRING BACK THE LIGHTNING!!!!!

 

[KWeezyXB12]

Forget the Raptor....BRING BACK THE LIGHTNING!!!!!

there are shelby single cab f150s out there. set you back 100k

 

[yodaisgod]

Everytime I see one, it brings me back to this:


youtu.be/JKQdlXvbWSU

Frame
On
Raptor
Damaged

 

[byke]

Raptor without a v8 is like Ron Jeremy with a small pecker, there's just no reason for it to exist.

 

[wazzuFreddo]

if you plan on having to comply with CA smog laws with the vehicle for a longass time, like long enough for the turbo to fail (which will happen, regardless of manufacturer) i'd go with the big displacement NA engine. eventually that stock replacement turbo will be impossible to find, insanely priced, or some combination of that. You could upgrade the turbo, but might run afoul of CARB which signs you up for a perpetual cat n mouse game as long as you own the vehicle...

so i guess i'm saying if you're going for a BRO-Truck, get the simpler one. 1st gen

I feel you here. Simpler is better for long term ownership.

 

[Abacinator]

How many flat bill hats do you own?

 

[byke]

And tap out tank tops.

 

[KWeezyXB12]

And tap out tank tops.

:x its vintage now ok.

 

[Kornholio]

Forget the Raptor....BRING BACK THE LIGHTNING!!!!!

This. So much this.

there are shelby single cab f150s out there. set you back 100k

And they'll never sound like that supercharger did combined with the two-valve 5.4 did. Never.

How many flat bill hats do you own?

:laughing

And tap out tank tops.

:laughing

Also, how much Monster and/or Rockstar do you drink daily?

I've owned five F-150s in my lifetime. The ONLY one I've ever regretted selling off...

 

[KWeezyXB12]

https://www.saleen.com/vehicles-old__trashed/saleen-sportruck/

didnt know they were doing the f150s also. i like it and im not a ford guy at all

 

[wazzuFreddo]

One of those would be sweet, but my next truck will probably be a crew cab.

I was thinking Bronco, but used Broncos won’t be available since they aren’t even selling them yet.

 

[Kornholio]

Why a Raptor over a "normal" F-150? Your name is Fred, not Chad or Conner or Brock.