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<blockquote data-quote="hazards280" data-source="post: 748956" data-attributes="member: 15865"><p>Hi All, </p><p></p><p>I've been browsing around the forum for quite a while now but just registered as I feel it is time to ask a few questions. First let me explain my current situation. I have two vehicles a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT that's not stock by any means, paid for and I will most likely never sell it. The second car is a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit Edition (5.7 HEMI) , this one is not paid for but has everything I want/need in a DD/Winter Car. </p><p></p><p>The problem I have however, is that the Jeep doesn't excite me when I drive. Yes, it's a very nice car with every imaginable gadget under the sun (Adaptive CC, NAV, Heated Steering wheel, Quadra-Lift Air Susp. etc) but it just isn't working for me as I don't get "looks" when I'm driving. </p><p></p><p>I am looking for either body style of Raptor as I really don't have a preference. I don't have kids as I'm only 22 years old and I'm not married at the moment. I would prefer a 2011+, in either Molten Orange or Blue Flame that is loaded to the gills without having a million miles on it. If I sell my Grand Cherokee I can pocket about $5k dollars and I have an additional $5k that I would put down on top of that. I've only owned the Jeep for about 5 months so I haven't paid too much of it off. The second problem I'm having involves the dealerships in my area. I've gone to two different dealers to test drive USED Raptors and they refuse to because of my age. I am approved from my credit union and am willing to work with them on trading in the Jeep (as long as they offer a respectable value). I understand that I am fairly young to be purchasing a $37k+ 2nd vehicle, however, I have been very blessed and landed a nice job post college graduation. It also seems odd that they are saying no when I'm already driving a Jeep that stickered for just shy of $50k a few years ago. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /></p><p></p><p>If anyone in the Tri-City area in Michigan has a Raptor with a 6.2L engine in any configuration is willing to let me test drive or ride with you I would be willing to pay you for your time and gas. I just hate that I have to ask a owner to drive one of theirs when local dealers have them on their lots. </p><p></p><p>Finally, I assume none of you regret your purchase? I will be losing a lot of technology but gaining so much more in terms of performance, looks and off-road ability that it's not really a question in my head. In the summer I drive my G8 95% of the time as its fun to drive and the Jeep sits in the garage. Do you guys ever pass up your other fun toy to drive the Raptor? </p><p></p><p>Thanks you all for any opinions you have.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hazards280, post: 748956, member: 15865"] Hi All, I've been browsing around the forum for quite a while now but just registered as I feel it is time to ask a few questions. First let me explain my current situation. I have two vehicles a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT that's not stock by any means, paid for and I will most likely never sell it. The second car is a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit Edition (5.7 HEMI) , this one is not paid for but has everything I want/need in a DD/Winter Car. The problem I have however, is that the Jeep doesn't excite me when I drive. Yes, it's a very nice car with every imaginable gadget under the sun (Adaptive CC, NAV, Heated Steering wheel, Quadra-Lift Air Susp. etc) but it just isn't working for me as I don't get "looks" when I'm driving. I am looking for either body style of Raptor as I really don't have a preference. I don't have kids as I'm only 22 years old and I'm not married at the moment. I would prefer a 2011+, in either Molten Orange or Blue Flame that is loaded to the gills without having a million miles on it. If I sell my Grand Cherokee I can pocket about $5k dollars and I have an additional $5k that I would put down on top of that. I've only owned the Jeep for about 5 months so I haven't paid too much of it off. The second problem I'm having involves the dealerships in my area. I've gone to two different dealers to test drive USED Raptors and they refuse to because of my age. I am approved from my credit union and am willing to work with them on trading in the Jeep (as long as they offer a respectable value). I understand that I am fairly young to be purchasing a $37k+ 2nd vehicle, however, I have been very blessed and landed a nice job post college graduation. It also seems odd that they are saying no when I'm already driving a Jeep that stickered for just shy of $50k a few years ago. :confused: If anyone in the Tri-City area in Michigan has a Raptor with a 6.2L engine in any configuration is willing to let me test drive or ride with you I would be willing to pay you for your time and gas. I just hate that I have to ask a owner to drive one of theirs when local dealers have them on their lots. Finally, I assume none of you regret your purchase? I will be losing a lot of technology but gaining so much more in terms of performance, looks and off-road ability that it's not really a question in my head. In the summer I drive my G8 95% of the time as its fun to drive and the Jeep sits in the garage. Do you guys ever pass up your other fun toy to drive the Raptor? Thanks you all for any opinions you have. [/QUOTE]
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