go straight to the F-250 IMO. you get more truck for a better price

The raptor is cool and all, but in reality there isn't much a Raptor has that you can't do/get in a regular F-150

Having had the F-150 and the F-250, I will never downsize to a F-150 again. For the price of a decked out Raptor Screw, you can get a nicely optioned F-150 platinum, or a PSD F-250 CrewCab.

really depends on your personal preference. I suggest you drive all three and see what gets the biggest nod