I'm new to trucks. Have always drove cars. Now I am tired of sitting so low and want to be up high. Every time I see a Raptor I cant help to stare at it. My problem is I know nothing about trucks. Nothing about V8's vs Eco boost. So I don't know if I should just buy now or wait to see if I like the 2nd gens. Anyone else have the same thoughts? Does anyone have an incite on why the 1st gen are going to be better then the 2nd gen? thanx
You will have issues buying both right now.
New 2014 Raptors are being priced gouged to the tune of $80,000 in some markets. I don't know of anyone able to buy a 2014 without the ADP markup...
When the 2017's come out dealers will do the same being a new model that will be in demand.
Used 2013 and 2014 Raptors with low mileage are seeing big $$$ too.
Good news is that older Raptors with 40,000 to 50,000 miles seem to be priced OK. But if you don't turn your own wrench (as it appears in your case) it could get pricey if you need to do any work to the Raptors.
If you don't care about the size of the engine, it would appear the '17 will be better going by the specs. You will have 3.0's and more travel than the 1st gen.... 10-speed auto... newer electronic goodies inside and out.