New guy in California

[Phat]

Hi folks...checking in from Cali.

Good chance I'll be picking up a Raptor end of this year, beginning of next so hoping to learn from the folks that usually know the most...forum members.

I've never owned a truck...more of a sportscar guy....1989 Mustang GT Convertible (mod'd) and a 2002 Corvette Z06 (lightly mod'd) are of note.

Really excited to get into one of these bad boys.

 

[joegie]

welcome! fyi shopping out of state will probably save you some money, the process to get it registered is not hard at all.

 

[Zeke555]

Welcome to FRF.

 

[pete888]

Welcome! First truck for me as well and I absolutely love this truck especially driving in the crappy roads we have here in Cali. Markup when I bought in October of last year was 10k. Hopefully you can pick yours up at MSRP by year end.

 

[smurfslayer]

good luck and welcome to FRF!

 

[Trick.Raptor]

Welcome to FRF.

There was a Ford dealer in the bay area actually selling Raptors at MSRP. Can't find the post anymore

 

[ineedaBubble]

welcome! fyi shopping out of state will probably save you some money, the process to get it registered is not hard at all.

Unless you're from MA (consider yourself lucky that you aren't). Ask me how I know....

 

[Doc Constantine]

Welcome!

Gen 1 or 2?

Bring it out on some runs when you get it!

 

[Phat]

Not sure yet on the generations. I was pretty much looking forward to that big V8 and was semi-surprised they went to the 6 cylinder even though its still a beast.

Figured I would start my research now...see what things to keep in mind, etc...and I guess I now know why it seems like everyone is selling them for more than I see on the Ford website...

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[dd07]

I'm surprised Crazy Jerry has not banned Raptors and alike.
Gov. Schwarzenegger has sold H1 for a bicycle...or at least is afraid to drive it.

God bless those who're still driving truly American cars and trucks.