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PorterW1111

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Hello, idk if this is the right place to ask this, but I need advice on if this is a legitimate deal or not. The dealer seems to have some shady reviews and such so I'm a bit worried there might me something wrong with this raptor.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...elper.selectedEntity=c24175#listing=287772650
The low miles can be misleading sometimes. Sitting in a garage can be bad/worse than driving it. Likely all bushing, joints, tires, hoses are original. As things sit they rot, they get flat spots of the tires, settling in the gas tank, clogged fuel lines... and so on. It could be nice but there are just a lot of things to check first or be prepared to have some things “go out” the first 1000 miles after you start driving it.

Of all checks out, a Shelby charged gen1 is a bad mf’r and the price is...reasonable.


I have to add just one plug that my built gen1 is for sale too if this one doesn’t work out.
 

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its amazing how well our gen 1s are keeping their value. however, this one seems a bit expensive if you ask me. even with 27k miles. on the plus side, with those rims and tires, i doubt it ever went offroad
 
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It spent 3-4 years of its life in MN. It exhibits some rust on the rear right of the bumper. Since it's coming from a state with a lot of road chemicals and salt, should I be worried about rust on the quarter panels/frame and such ?
 

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It spent 3-4 years of its life in MN. It exhibits some rust on the rear right of the bumper. Since it's coming from a state with a lot of road chemicals and salt, should I be worried about rust on the quarter panels/frame and such ?
i would get under there and look around real good
 

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Looks like a solid deal but like previously mentioned, unless it was sitting in a warm garage, such low miles can be bad for it. But if a dealer or reputable shop inspects it, that would eliminate a lot of the worries. You also have to realize you’re essentially paying $55k for a supercharger and some kings with some fancy Shelby cosmetic pieces...
 

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Seems a little on the high side, should be 45ish plus, not 55k. As others have said, get an inspection done as the warranty is gone. Would be a beast to drive. So would @PorterW1111 truck, lol.
 
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