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firebrawler

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Hey All
Have been reading alot on the forum over the last month and awaiting info on the 2012's. have seen the list of new items and prices. Will be selling my tired but reliable 2000 F-150 scab Lariat 4x4 w/ 153,000 and my 2007 TRD SE FJ Cruiser. Have loved them both and still drive them like I stole them. But, more and more I still need a truck, got a new boat this summer and the kids are not fitting in the back seat of the truck too well anymore, and the ole 5.4 has seen a better time. The FJ, while fun does, not have a ton of back seat room, and the wife despises riding in it. Love the cargo space in the back of the FJ, and if it had a V8 to tow the boat, might consider keeping it. Wanting to get down to one vehicle that I don't have to wonder what to drive to accomplish the days tasks. Either going to the hardware store, picking kids up from school, taking boat to the lake, going up to the mountains for the day with the family or just going to work. Plus whatever time I might have to play with it and have fun.

Have enjoyed reading alot of the posts, and it seems Randy is "The Man". Alot of other people also seem to be really plugged in with alot of good info and ideas.

Going to be looking for a Screw, either tux black or red(depending on my daughter) loaded to the gills, minus graphics. Couldn't believe how easy it was to tallk the wife into it, especially after she saw one, then went for a test drive. She said I could get one and it will be my 40th b-day present. Pretty cool seeing as how she surprised me with the FJ three years ago, got to love an awesome woman who will buy you your toys.

Anyway, looking forward to being a happy Raptor owner soon (in the next six months, hopefully sooner).
 

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i wanted a TRD SE FJ at one point but couldn't find one. loved the paint and all black...best looking SUV on the road IMO. Welcome to the site and you have made the right decision!!!
 
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firebrawler

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i wanted a TRD SE FJ at one point but couldn't find one. loved the paint and all black...best looking SUV on the road IMO. Welcome to the site and you have made the right decision!!!

Thanks Birdman, needed the positive reinforcement. And yes, I still think it is the best looking SUV.

Only reason I'm thinking of Race Red is I know how hard it is to keep the Black Diamond paint clean on the FJ. Know the Tux Black will be just as hard, but damn it is a classy looking truck in all black.
 

Raptor Retrofit

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WELCOME!
Great to have you aboard.




Oh hey GJMcManus, I fixed that for you.:)


Hahaha, man Bird just keeps stirring the pot on that one. You really cant argue with your video though...
 

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Hahaha, man Bird just keeps stirring the pot on that one. You really cant argue with your video though...

Only 6.2 that I know in my area is Wiz and it's time to call him out on the Pave. See what this sucker can do.
I love a good drag race.:peace:
 

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In 20 years the 5.4 Raptors will be considered unique cause they only produced for 1 year. LOL. Ups the resale.
 
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