GEN 1 Is the svt raptor still worth it in 2018?

Cristian · Nov 19, 2018

Are the svt raptors still a good buy? I’m in the market for a truck and having a hard time deciding between the newer Tacoma’s Colorado and Ford ranger coming out soon and curious how the svt raptor would compare to these newer trucks. If I could afford it I would definitely get a gen 2 but that’s not possible so I’m looking at a gen 1 since I always liked them when they first came out. Anyone on these forums get rid of there raptor for a mid size truck and regret it?

Sozzy12 · Nov 19, 2018

Absolutely worth it. Bought my '12 last year and no regrets... Smiles all day long. I look for reasons to drive it. Even with the mileage of the 6.2...

Otis857 · Nov 19, 2018

THe ONLY downfall of a gen 1 is the fuel mileage. I bought a 2011 in 14 and have loved it from day 1. If you ar even asking the question, Im guessing you'd regret going to a mid size truck.

Wfo · Nov 19, 2018

Cristian said:
Are the svt raptors still a good buy? I’m in the market for a truck and having a hard time deciding between the newer Tacoma’s Colorado and Ford ranger coming out soon and curious how the svt raptor would compare to these newer trucks. If I could afford it I would definitely get a gen 2 but that’s not possible so I’m looking at a gen 1 since I always liked them when they first came out. Anyone on these forums get rid of there raptor for a mid size truck and regret it?

I loved and also dearly miss my 14! The seats were better and the sound of the SW lightning exhaust is amazing. If I didnt live in the NE salt belt I would not have got a gen2. The other truck you are considering are not in the same universe as the raptor!

dataustin · Nov 19, 2018

That is an interesting first post. No, don't do it!!!! Seriously, I just passed 200,000 miles on my 2011 SCREW and have loved every one of them.

Cristian · Nov 19, 2018

Haven’t had a chance to test drive one so that’s the main reason for asking.200-300 miles for the nearest one

Sozzy12 · Nov 19, 2018

Once you drive one, you'll be hooked.

8WOOD · Nov 19, 2018

Buy a 2013 or 2014 if you abuse it! They did some frame reinforcement upgrades on those later models. Don't let the gas mileage scare you, my Tacoma and Raptor got the SAME exact mileage of about 14 mpg combined. GEN 1 raptors are an amazing truck and will hold their value even better than a gen 2 over time.

GoHerd2000 · Nov 20, 2018

Per Demuro, absolutely still a good buy.

Dude does get some stuff wrong in the vid. I don't remember having the option for the 6.2 over the 5.4.

Klavius Morph · Nov 20, 2018

GoHerd2000 said:
Dude does get some stuff wrong in the vid. I don't remember having the option for the 6.2 over the 5.4.

The 5.4/6.2 option was only during the first year with the 2010's. 2011 thru 2014 were 6.2L only.

GEN 1 Is the svt raptor still worth it in 2018?

Cristian

Full Access Member

Sozzy12

FRF Addict

Otis857

Full Access Member

Wfo

FRF Addict

dataustin

FRF Addict

Cristian

Full Access Member

Sozzy12

FRF Addict

8WOOD

Full Access Member

GoHerd2000

Active Member

Klavius Morph

Member

Similar threads

Members online

Forum statistics

Latest posts