The Absolute Guide to Purchase a Ford SVT Raptor (Gen1)

[RaptoR__]

Here are some videos to help those looking to buy a used/high-mileage SVT Raptor Gen 1.

And for those that like to know depreciation values on their purchases

 

[julien194b]

Welcome, thanks, thanks a lot for them ...

 

[RaptoR__]

I'm helping my brother-in-law in a 2011 Raptor purchase with 142K miles. I think the price is fair at $18,000. The truck looks clean, but there is something that I probably need some help to know what red flag to be aware of. Look at the image, it has an aftermarket suspension kit to lift the truck. Will this affect in any way in the truck at long run?

 

[HighwaySentinel]

Poor Truck.

Keep looking.

 

[CleverGirl_]

Skip
Rough country lift and bro wheels

Find one as stock as possible

 

[Ricoman]

I'm helping my brother-in-law in a 2011 Raptor purchase with 142K miles. I think the price is fair at $18,000. The truck looks clean, but there is something that I probably need some help to know what red flag to be aware of. Look at the image, it has an aftermarket suspension kit to lift the truck. Will this affect in any way in the truck at long run?
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I wouldnt touch it with 10ft pole with the high miles and mods that make you wonder..WHY..to look cool or serious offroading..
.Also,were the plugs and wires done? Shocks original or changed with lift...? Wear on tires? These things will quickly bring that great $18k buy closer to $23/$24 These are the best trucks ever,bought my 2014 with 40,000 miles,77,000 now and problem free...but they are also expensive to upkeep,and a bad one will bleed you dry...id suggest looking at 100,000 and under..just remember,you get what you pay for..IMHO..
Good luck with your hunt...lots of good used but not abused ones out there..

 

[mprice1234]

Thats about how a Gen 1 should look in a mid-air jump not with the wheels on the ground!

 

[Gumby]

Poor Truck.

Keep looking.

this^^^^^

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

most likely a lift in the front means cutting and welding to return to oem. if its just shocks that are providing the lift, its ok. but the wide wheels wil tear off fenders under full compression

 

[RaptoR__]

Poor Truck.

Keep looking.

You were right! That shit on the truck mess the whole suspension and that engine is a Camry with mufflers. It was a piece of trash. Suspension, engine, handling, everything was like shit. Also it had 2 circuit shorts, a bad smell of plastic burning, one circuit short was heard close to the battery, another inside the steering wheel. Guys, the truck was not costing even $5,000. Trust me…