You are absolutely correct. I am/was an addicted lurker since before I got my truck, but never quite contributed as I don't have much to contribute for the American/Canadian truck owners out there. I live in a sandpit where aftermarket products for the Raptor are scarce and hell, I don't want to get aftermarket engine and suspension upgrades and void my warranty.
And you are also correct that I'm openly voicing my opinion that the new Raptor lacks a real upgrade in the engine department. It's a downgrade - pure and simple. The same way I believe I4s in the new Boxsters and Caymans are a downgrade, and I won't ever be buying one again. I don't go on their forum and bash that vehicle as I don't own one anymore and haven't since before the I4 came out. Regardless, I'm more fond of this truck as it's just a feel-good vehicle. No other vehicle puts a bigger smile on my face daily. So I'm really disappointed that Ford went the V6 route.
About just buying the Jenny so I have them both? Well, I've also mentioned earlier that having both (in stock form) is pretty pointless. And I have no plans on engine and suspension upgrades, voiding 3 years out of my 5-year warranty, so I'll be getting the Jenny only after I sell my current Raptor. And that's only if a V8 Jenny is offered. Like many other FRF members, I work hard for my money and I'm not going to throw some at an inferior Raptor.
Since you have so much time, you can even read all my posts where I've repeatedly said good things about the Jenny. However, I'm not a Ford fanboy like Bullishone that I'm going to eat up everything that they market and call it all an upgrade. And here's hoping a Ford employee or two actually visit this site and take notes. They'll realize LOTS of Gen1 (and some Gen2) Raptor owners want a V8. And maybe give us the option. Then all this bitching will have been successful and I'll finally go get a new Jenny (even though I'm against the aluminum body and 10-speed).
Also since you've gone through my post history, you may notice that only do I contribute with my 'forum noise' when Jenny owners start tooting their own horn.
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And as usual, Bullishone has nothing intellectual to contribute. At least attempt to counter my points.
1. Aluminum body is a farce. It has no place in an off-road truck. Go on the Facebook FRF and you'll see many a Jenny / new F-150s with holes in their military grade aluminum body.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannm...fords-aluminum-f-150-pickup-bed/#48fcfbcf6867
No, I'm not going to drop cinder blocks in my Raptor, but I also don't want tree branches to poke holes in my doors and cut my legs up. The new frame may be stronger (hence the better NHTSA ratings) but the aluminum body is a POS in a truck of this caliber.
2. A 10-speed. Another big mistake? You'd think 2 overdrive gears are enough and more durable? Just because Ford developed a 10-speed for their mass production use doesn't mean that it's the best suited transmission for a Raptor.
3. Nothing more needs to be said of the Eco-shit. People seem to forget that they're buying a massive truck - not a 3000lbs Porsche. A V6 is right in place for a little Porsche, or a minivan. Or an Accord. But not a massive off-road truck.
Come on lad, at least try to counter these.
. I know what I think and the reaction from 99% of the people who see it love it. 
