Raptor 1st gen vs 2nd gen

[Kornholio]

I would also have to figure out where to get this type of truck serviced. Certainly not going to take one to the quick lube.

Is there an independent mechanic in the area that specializes in either off road trucks or SVT Fords?

Kelly routinely takes her Jeep to independent oil change shops all the time. She's also had more than a few instances where something was screwed up. I've taken all of my F-150s and Rangers to the dealer for oil changes. I've never had a single issue with Ford's Quick Lube teams. :dunno

For the first gen, I don’t think they put the 6.2 in other trucks. If they did, it doesn’t seem to be common.

They did. It was available in Lariat trim and standard in the Harley Davidson trim. For the 3.5, it's not technically a different engine than would was put into the XLT and up trim levels, it's just that it was "massaged" to create more power. Honestly, anything Ford did at the factory to increase power could be done by anyone else on any other 3.5 and for less money than Ford charged to do it.

 

[wazzuFreddo]

If I were to get a truck like this, I picture myself putting in a Kenwood TM-D710ga and hitting the foothills and/or coastal range back roads. As well as some time at Hollister SVRA

 

[wazzuFreddo]

Looks like on the 2013 and 2014 models can be retrofitted to have Sych 3 with Nav and Apple Carplay/Android Auto.

That's cool. Keeps one from paying double for the truck just to get better tech.

 

[KooLaid]

Rob brought up a very valid point...size. Yeah, Raptors look cool, but they're totally impractical when it comes to parking, loading/unloading, getting family in and out reasonably, fitting in pretty much any parking garage that isn't in Texas or Oklahoma and, again, insurance costs are ridiculous.

I lived in the city with a F250 Superduty 4x4 extended cab. I never had issues with parking, loading/unloading, etc. It actually was easier. I even cleared most parking structures @ 6'8". It was great in the city. Insurance is cheaper than say my e60 BMW 550i.

 

[mrzuzzo]

If I were to get a truck like this, I picture myself putting in a Kenwood TM-D710ga and hitting the foothills and/or coastal range back roads. As well as some time at Hollister SVRA

Almost makes more sense to get a Bronco for stuff like this. Probably better built for that purpose, cheaper to own/fix, and probably less likely to break down since it's new. A new Bronco seems to cost around the same as a used 1st gen Raptor.

I imagine parts for the Raptor are expensive and hard to find.

 

[wazzuFreddo]

Shouldn't be too hard to find parts. Only things that I can think of that are substantially different are suspension components and maybe the heads.

(Not sure if all versions of the 6.2L were dual spark plug or just the Raptor)

 

[mrzuzzo]

I'm pretty sure the Raptor is wider, so it must have at least different drivetrain components + brodozer fenders or something. At least it looks hella wide. My Tesla which barely fits the width of my single lane street is small compared to my neighbors Raptor. That thing is probably about as wide as a bus. I really don't see how it could be using the same parts as F150. Also, it's probably not that great for trails due to this. I don't know much about offroading though.

 

[Kornholio]

It's absolutely wider, which is why it's required to have the additional marker lighting.