Considering a 2018 Raptor
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Considering a 2018 Raptor
Hello,
I've been away from the forums for many years since I sold my Super Duty, but I'm considering returning to Ford with a Raptor.
I have three questions:
1) How can I tell if it has the Torsen front diff? Do they all or is an option?
2) I can't find the window sticker online. I know about most of the websites and can get other Raptor vins to come up, but not this one: https://www.windowsticker.forddirect...icker.pdf?vin= just says not available Per Carfax it was sold in Ohio originally so I don't think it's a grey market truck.
It seems to be fully loaded, just don't know how to tell about the diff.
3) It seems unmolested and has low 50k miles. Anything I should watch out for? Didn't hear any abnormal noises at start up or while driving. I got about a 20 mile loop in with it, including interstate driving.
I've been away from the forums for many years since I sold my Super Duty, but I'm considering returning to Ford with a Raptor.
I have three questions:
1) How can I tell if it has the Torsen front diff? Do they all or is an option?
2) I can't find the window sticker online. I know about most of the websites and can get other Raptor vins to come up, but not this one: https://www.windowsticker.forddirect...icker.pdf?vin= just says not available Per Carfax it was sold in Ohio originally so I don't think it's a grey market truck.
It seems to be fully loaded, just don't know how to tell about the diff.
3) It seems unmolested and has low 50k miles. Anything I should watch out for? Didn't hear any abnormal noises at start up or while driving. I got about a 20 mile loop in with it, including interstate driving.
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I’m not sure how to tell without the window sticker but what I do know is that the Torsen was and has always been an option.
With that being said, and it would be cool to have it but, one really doesn’t need a Torsen.
With that being said, and it would be cool to have it but, one really doesn’t need a Torsen.
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Preliminary, it looks like the Torsen was included with the 802A for this year, which would mean this truck has it. I haven't made a decision yet, there's a 2019 about 50 miles away that I want to drive to compare as well.
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When the 2023s come out, EcoBoost Raptors should drop some in price as many those who have the means will trade for V8s. Also there will be the generational drop in price too. Now might not be the best time to buy. But, if the price is right, no better time than the present as the 2023 V8 has been confirmed.
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When the 2023s come out, EcoBoost Raptors should drop some in price as many those who have the means will trade for V8s. Also there will be the generational drop in price too. Now might not be the best time to buy. But, if the price is right, no better time than the present as the 2023 V8 has been confirmed.
I'm in no rush. Tomorrow, a month from now, next year. I'm holding out a bit to see if the Ranger drops and if you can actually get one, unlike the Bronco. I'd like to compare the Ranger Raptor to the F-150, as the sheer size of the F-150 limits the number of places I can use it more than a lack of capability does.
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I doubt you're going to see much of a price drop because of the V8. Your average Joe isn't going to be able to afford it anyway. When I bought my 2017 SCAB the base model SCAB was just under $49,000. add $3400 for a base model SCREW. Now the 2022 base model is $70,000 and not easy to find without ADM. The loaded models are now $80K-$85K. The V8 Raptor R will be in the neighborhood of $100K plus ADM.
I've had my 2020 for 2.5 years and 30K miles and Vroom.com offered me $1K less than I paid for it. Several people on the Raptor forum (that don't rack up miles like I do) have sold theirs for more than what they paid a few years ago.
I've had my 2020 for 2.5 years and 30K miles and Vroom.com offered me $1K less than I paid for it. Several people on the Raptor forum (that don't rack up miles like I do) have sold theirs for more than what they paid a few years ago.
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I doubt you're going to see much of a price drop because of the V8. Your average Joe isn't going to be able to afford it anyway. When I bought my 2017 SCAB the base model SCAB was just under $49,000. add $3400 for a base model SCREW. Now the 2022 base model is $70,000 and not easy to find without ADM. The loaded models are now $80K-$85K. The V8 Raptor R will be in the neighborhood of $100K plus ADM.
I've had my 2020 for 2.5 years and 30K miles and Vroom.com offered me $1K less than I paid for it. Several people on the Raptor forum (that don't rack up miles like I do) have sold theirs for more than what they paid a few years ago.
I've had my 2020 for 2.5 years and 30K miles and Vroom.com offered me $1K less than I paid for it. Several people on the Raptor forum (that don't rack up miles like I do) have sold theirs for more than what they paid a few years ago.
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I have a 2019 Raptor and contrary to what the post above implies - these are great trucks and worth the investment. The poster obviously has no personal experience with the Raptor. You can get the factory window sticker at the site below if you have the VIN and it looks like you do.
https://monroneylabels.com/
https://monroneylabels.com/
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I drove an F-150 Tremor and it's honestly a tough decision. They are both great trucks.
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And yes, I have never owned a Raptor. So according to the poster above, I have no business commenting or stating my opinion. However, I'd rather spend $60k for a brand new truck vs $60k for a 3-5 year old truck.
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I have a 2019 Raptor and contrary to what the post above implies - these are great trucks and worth the investment. The poster obviously has no personal experience with the Raptor. You can get the factory window sticker at the site below if you have the VIN and it looks like you do.
https://monroneylabels.com/
https://monroneylabels.com/
I'm sure the Raptor is a great truck, but so is the Tremor. It'd be a much easier decision if one of them sucked.
I think both are probably better in different contexts, I just have to pencil out which fits me better more times. If I lived in AZ or NM, Raptor right now, but I don't and the trails here are often tight for a normal full size. If I trusted Jeep more and they were faster than walking...
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With used prices the way they are and the ability to get 3% under invoice plus rebates on custom orders also makes it a tougher call.