Any Raptor owners in here???

[SoCal]

Recently went off the deep end and decided to sell my beloved sports car(R8) and get a bit more adventurous ..

I've been wanting a side by side for a couple years now and finally decided they are just too good to pass up these days, but the price is a bit steep for the one I wanted....my financial advisor said "go ahead" "but you are selling the other toy"

Lucky for me, the R8 will fetch enough money for the new toy and a 2017-2020 Gen 2 Raptor, so I decided to pull the trigger... I've wanted a Raptor since first seeing them when they came out in 2010
trying to stay under $40K so it is a high mile gen 2 or a low mile gen 1....really love the looks of the gen 2, but love the sound and durability of the gen 1

The Bronco unfortunately only has a 3500 lbs max towing capacity so I need to get somehting that can easily pull the 3800 lbs set up of the new toy and trailer and the Raptor is my choice.


I have been digging into the Raptors lately and I'm aware of the some of the issues....anyone on here have experience with the Raptor on here???





btw, she is going up on BaT soon if you are interested in a minty 2010 gaed manual R8

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[Dan-O]

The Bronco Raptor has 4500lb of towing capacity. That way you can still stay in a Bronco. Under $40 might be an issue.

 

[stevenstommyboy1]

Currently own 2 Gen1 Raptor. 2010 and 2014. Plus my Braptor. The Gen1s are very reliable but buying one now you need to make sure it’s not beat up. There are some out there. I stick with the 6.2L as I have had the 3.5 eco and not a fan. The 3.0L in my Braptor has been good so far.

 

[simplejack]

I would go used tremor to be honest or f250 tremor If you are looking for a tow vehicle. seems like the SxS is your dedicated off roader. I would be guessing you would be loading up the truck bed with other stuff/supplies ect.. the raptor can do it but it will sag and you will want to upgrade the rear leaf springs. My guess is you will like having a raptor but I think it will struggle as a tow vehicle and you will run into issues. Had 2018 raptor fwiw and currently Braptor

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