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<blockquote data-quote="nmp1" data-source="post: 1458011" data-attributes="member: 34019"><p>i cant speak to the gen 1 trucks but here is my 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>as far as a work truck and doing a lot of driving/hauling, the raptor has a lower tow/haul capacity than a normal f150 due to the softer suspension so it might not be the best choice. that and the fuel economy is lower as its heavier and has more rolling resistance. a standard f150 will save you a lot of money over the life of the truck.</p><p></p><p>as far as the gen 2 values; i think the only way the gen 2 trucks see a big price/value hit is if the gen 3 has a v8 as the base engine and not in just some special high dollar unattainable package. there is so much v6 phobia and people complaining about the ecoboost yet the sales number are through the roof. ford has little motivation to change that with ever tighter cafe and emission standards. if the gen 3 truck still retains an engine similar to gen 2 there is really no big reason for a value drop. the gen 3 suspension will likely be a multi link but i dont think that will cause owners to try to get out of their trucks quick. some people swear up and down a v8 is coming but those are the same people who said that in 2017 then 2018 then 2019 then 2020.</p><p></p><p>i bought my gen 2 at the end of its life span since the bugs are worked out and the gen 3 will likely have its own issues to resolve and work out. i wasnt going to let life pass me by waiting for a v8 that probably wont come, im not against it i just look at it from a realistic standpoint. i was a little concerned about the ecoboost but man that truck is quick and the exhaust sound doesnt bother me at all. i have a running joke with my father every time a loud v8 truck drive by us we both say "thats a man's truck" as a knock to all the knuckleheads who dismiss the gen 2 for the v6.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nmp1, post: 1458011, member: 34019"] i cant speak to the gen 1 trucks but here is my 2 cents. as far as a work truck and doing a lot of driving/hauling, the raptor has a lower tow/haul capacity than a normal f150 due to the softer suspension so it might not be the best choice. that and the fuel economy is lower as its heavier and has more rolling resistance. a standard f150 will save you a lot of money over the life of the truck. as far as the gen 2 values; i think the only way the gen 2 trucks see a big price/value hit is if the gen 3 has a v8 as the base engine and not in just some special high dollar unattainable package. there is so much v6 phobia and people complaining about the ecoboost yet the sales number are through the roof. ford has little motivation to change that with ever tighter cafe and emission standards. if the gen 3 truck still retains an engine similar to gen 2 there is really no big reason for a value drop. the gen 3 suspension will likely be a multi link but i dont think that will cause owners to try to get out of their trucks quick. some people swear up and down a v8 is coming but those are the same people who said that in 2017 then 2018 then 2019 then 2020. i bought my gen 2 at the end of its life span since the bugs are worked out and the gen 3 will likely have its own issues to resolve and work out. i wasnt going to let life pass me by waiting for a v8 that probably wont come, im not against it i just look at it from a realistic standpoint. i was a little concerned about the ecoboost but man that truck is quick and the exhaust sound doesnt bother me at all. i have a running joke with my father every time a loud v8 truck drive by us we both say "thats a man's truck" as a knock to all the knuckleheads who dismiss the gen 2 for the v6. [/QUOTE]
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