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    What's up with Gen 2 prices recently?

    Raptor price increase is minimal compared to real estate and luxury watches. Rolex Daytona’s retail for $13k and on second hand market for $35-40k and real estate in CA has gone up 15-30% on median price of $672k, so $100k-150k appreciation in just a year. All this government stimulus money is...
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    Am I paying to much

    Why not buy a new truck and ship it to HI? It is your money, but you’re paying more money for a 2-3 year old truck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    How did you come to afford your raptor?

    I purchased from 2008-2014 and just cash flowing. I prefer not to sit on cash as it needs to work. I’m buying silver, gold, and cryptocurrency. Like Ray Dalio says, “Cash is trash.” Buffet’s Berkshire is sitting on $150 B in cash and many institutional investors as well. The talk in the...
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    How did you come to afford your raptor?

    I served 8 years in the Army and when you’re sent to war zones, then you start to question your life decisions. I read up on successful people (Kiyosaki, Trump, etc.) and found a common connection was they built their wealth through real estate. I bought a rental property after getting out in...
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    Gen 2 Raptors values starting to climb.

    I doubt gen 2 owners will get the Gen 3, unless they do bring the Raptor R with the V8. Hope they drop the GT500 supercharged engine into the truck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Gen 2 Raptors values starting to climb.

    https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a28688/chevrolet-will-honor-your-camaros-warranty-if-you-take-it-to-the-track/ https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/will-your-new-car-warranty-cover-track-driving/ They warranty track use and I plan to take it to the track. Not sure what dealer you...
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    Gen 2 Raptors values starting to climb.

    I just picked up a Camaro SS 1LE and they warranty the car even for track days. I saw a YouTube video of this guy tracking his car and overrev the motor past 7k and it toasted the pistons. Chevy picked up the tab for everything. I call that standing behind your product. The dealers here in...
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    Gen 2 Raptors values starting to climb.

    I had vrooom offered $55k for my 18 with 20k miles. I was debating on trading to get a ZL1 1LE, but instead got a SS 1LE. It is an absolute monster. 6.2L 455 hp/455 tq. in a 3700 lb. car. I find myself driving the Camaro more, but maybe it is just because it is new. The Raptor I don’t have...
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    2018 Ford Raptor Beadlock wheels and tires with TPMS (North County San Diego) local pickup only

    I have a set of 4 beadlock wheels and tires w/ TPMS off my 2018 Ford Raptor. The tires have 20k miles and I’m located in North County San Diego. Local pickup only. These are the black beadlock wheels that came on the 2018. I’ll try to upload pictures tomorrow. I’m asking $1,200 obo...
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    Raptors built during COVID

    I have an 18 Raptor and the only issue was they sprayed excess bed liner on the roof of the truck. I only knew about this once I got the ceramic pro coating and ppf put on the truck, but I had no issue since it is extra protection right (maybe birthmark). I’ve driven it like I stole since day...
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    Transfer Case Imploded (apparently)

    Guess it all depends on the dealership. I recall getting an oil change for a Nissan Pathfinder and the dealership said that they need to rebuild the transmission. I was 120 miles away from the house traveling and asked them if it was ok to take it to a dealership closer to home and they said...
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    2018 w/ 10k miles. Hard 4th to 5th shift?

    I have an 18 with 18k miles and the 4-5 has always been rough. Sometimes when driving around in the city it won’t shift out of gear. I bought the extended warranty and not worried about the reliability especially after attending the Raptor Assault course in Utah and taking one of their 19s...
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    GEN 2 Let the Big Dogs Run...

    I’m wondering how you were able to do 90+ and get 17.9 mpg. I usually average 80 and average is 14 mpg for my truck. I may need a tune, but then again I’m on crappy CA 91. I haven’t seen a Raptor wave either and I see a ton here in CA, maybe a TX thing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    When is a good time to get a raptor?

    Anytime because life is more than driving a Prius. Also make sure to attend Raptor Assault as it is truly impressive the capabilities of these trucks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Warranty with aftermarket intercooler

    So what is the largest stock replacement intercooler? Don’t want to modify anything, just want simple bolt in with minor mods. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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