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<blockquote data-quote="RPG9" data-source="post: 1923039" data-attributes="member: 50486"><p>I have owned both and I would choose the Gen 3 all day. Interior and tech is dated on the Gen 2 when compared to the Gen 3 just like the Gen 1 is vs Gen 2. Adaptive cruise control is much better and more refined on the Gen 3—this is very useful in traffic and big cities, but especially when towing! Adaptive cruise control based on speed limit is probably my favorite piece of tech on the truck. But overall the 12” screen is a lot more pleasant for CarPlay and all the other goodies than that tiny Gen 2 screen. The cabin is noticeably quieter too, which all contributes to a better daily driving experience.</p><p></p><p>Ever since the Gen 1 was conceived, people have wanted to put 37s on their truck. So you have a truck that the majority of Raptor owners would take in a heartbeat if they could get their hands on one for MSRP. Every bump you hit with a stock Gen 2, the rear end kicks out sideways lol, so to answer your question, you should know that the coil rear is better than the Gen 2 just from a daily driving experience.</p><p></p><p>The Gen 3 will tow better than the Gen 2 and can handle a GT3 with a WDH no problem. Depending on your tongue weight, you may need to upgrade the rear springs. I normally haul fully enclosed trailers across the country a couple times a year. I have did this with a Gen 2, TRX, Gen 3, and a 22 SuperDuty. Gen 3 has been my favorite drive because of the coil springs—ride is more comfortable than my SD. Your 996 is probably around 3k lbs, so depending on whether you do an open or enclosed trailer, you should be around 5k lbs of total weight.</p><p></p><p>I’ve had a bunch of issues with my Gen 2 and Gen 3, but haven’t missed my Gen 2 for a second lol. Yes, the exterior may look better on the Gen 2, but the driving experience goes to the Gen 3 all day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RPG9, post: 1923039, member: 50486"] I have owned both and I would choose the Gen 3 all day. Interior and tech is dated on the Gen 2 when compared to the Gen 3 just like the Gen 1 is vs Gen 2. Adaptive cruise control is much better and more refined on the Gen 3—this is very useful in traffic and big cities, but especially when towing! Adaptive cruise control based on speed limit is probably my favorite piece of tech on the truck. But overall the 12” screen is a lot more pleasant for CarPlay and all the other goodies than that tiny Gen 2 screen. The cabin is noticeably quieter too, which all contributes to a better daily driving experience. Ever since the Gen 1 was conceived, people have wanted to put 37s on their truck. So you have a truck that the majority of Raptor owners would take in a heartbeat if they could get their hands on one for MSRP. Every bump you hit with a stock Gen 2, the rear end kicks out sideways lol, so to answer your question, you should know that the coil rear is better than the Gen 2 just from a daily driving experience. The Gen 3 will tow better than the Gen 2 and can handle a GT3 with a WDH no problem. Depending on your tongue weight, you may need to upgrade the rear springs. I normally haul fully enclosed trailers across the country a couple times a year. I have did this with a Gen 2, TRX, Gen 3, and a 22 SuperDuty. Gen 3 has been my favorite drive because of the coil springs—ride is more comfortable than my SD. Your 996 is probably around 3k lbs, so depending on whether you do an open or enclosed trailer, you should be around 5k lbs of total weight. I’ve had a bunch of issues with my Gen 2 and Gen 3, but haven’t missed my Gen 2 for a second lol. Yes, the exterior may look better on the Gen 2, but the driving experience goes to the Gen 3 all day. [/QUOTE]
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