GEN 2 2014 to 2019 First Thoughts

[Keller Steeler]

Love it. Was torn on PB but I’m growing to love it more and more


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As I said in the past, I was very concerned with PB and if I would like it, even though it is what I ordered. When I saw it this morning, it looked better than I expected. I am thrilled.

I was also concerned about the blue alcantara looking hideous, but it is subdued. The one thing no one has brought up is that there is so much detail and attention with the blue stitching on the trim with the blue package. It speaks class. To me, after seeing it in person, it is a must have. You can’t appreciate it unless you see it in person. Plus, the bonus of the carbon fiber/carbon fiber look around the A/C vents is a bonus. I just had another Gen 1 guy sit in there and the first comment was how comfy they are. I would advise every who is negative on the package to actually sit in it before making a final opinion.

 

[squeak]

Just picked her up and drove 70 miles (mostly highway).

Overall I am thrilled and still grinning, but spending a large chunk of money can jade the view a little (hope it is not here).

I was nervous about ordering Performance Blue and Recaros without seeing them, but more than thrilled with both. I had tuxedo black on my 14 and dark graphite metallic on 12 550 - it was time for a change. I have also never ridden in a 17 or 18.

The Recaros are comfortable. There is bolstering, but it is much more comfortable than the 14 seats. Bolstering is not too pronounced and I look forward to taking it off-road and see what they feel like. Overall, the seat is more comfortable than the 14. The ventilated seats actually blow cold air and it is much more pronounced than the 14. It was 60 degrees so of course the air was cold to start - just wanted to try it. We will see when it is a 100 degrees, but the airflow was greater. Also looking forward to not sitting on black leather when it is a 100 here. Love the Carbon fiber package.

Ride - fells tighter than the 14, but not in a bad way. No floating. Have almost all highway so far so probably not the greatest time to review. I think it rides better than the 14, but I think the cabin noise is greater in the 19- not positive, but those are my first thoughts. It feels like it is sitting a couple of inches higher than my 14, but could be in my head.

Engine sound- as expected, this is where it lacks. Not really a fan of it, but I will be fine with it, especially since the Sirius radio goes to the 300s and I get the Faction channel back. I never rode in a 17 or 18, but surprised that was the sound they chose to pipe in.

B&O radio- not perfect, but a 1,000 times better than the Sony. Works for me, may not for some

Adaptive cruise control - it works and will take getting used to. Slowing can sometimes be very gradual or small and then you look down and realize you have slowed down too much and are following a car going 60 in a 75. I will have to play with the adjustments.

Did not turn on lane assist yet

Love having push start, side cameras, and automatic wipers back. What can I say, I love technology.

Debating on taking it easy and going off road Saturday (99% chance of going, lol, but I do not think I will “labor” the engine).

Did not get the Pano - too many horror stories scared me and I may have used mine once a year in my 14.

All in all - extremely happy except the engine sound, which I knew would be underwhelming.

Is the trim around the vents CF? I have CF on my 17 and they are just Gray plastic.

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[Keller Steeler]

Is the trim around the vents CF? I have CF on my 17 and they are just Gray plastic.

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Will have to look at them later. They are either carbon fiber or plastic that looks
Like carbon fiber

 

[squeak]

Will have to look at them later. They are either carbon fiber or plastic that looks
Like carbon fiber

Either way that's an upgrade I hadn't heard previously.

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[Keller Steeler]

Either way that's an upgrade I hadn't heard previously.

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I read somewhere it is only with the Blue accent package and that Raptor’s with Carbon Fiber only do not have the CF/CF looking trim around the vents.

 

[EMPAC623]

Either way that's an upgrade I hadn't heard previously.

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Another page here someone posted picks of the vents and stitching. I’m excited


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[BendSprinter]

Adaptive cruise control - it works and will take getting used to. Slowing can sometimes be very gradual or small and then you look down and realize you have slowed down too much and are following a car going 60 in a 75. I will have to play with the adjustments.

I still catch myself doing this. It makes long road trips much more relaxing but catch myself asleep at the wheel going 10 under due to tucking behind a slow poke without noticing. Worse yet is when your passed by someone you previously passed and notice you are going slower than before. What then, pass them again and become the slingshot guy? Embarrassing....

 

[dhmcfadin]

Beautiful color! Please post more interior trim pics!

 

[Johnkn]

Thanks for posting, congrats. Looking at a 2019 tomorrow.

 

[Kyle@Apollo-Optics]

Thanks for the photos and review. The performance blue looks great and the blue accent package is really growing on me. Hoping a local dealer gets one in soon so that I can see it in person.

When I ordered my truck I was the first to order the blue accent package. All 7 trucks the dealer had ordered so far none of them have it. They weren’t sure if it would help the sale of the truck or keep it on there lot longer with people not wanting to fork out the extra cash for it.

OP after seeing yours it just reaffirms my choice for PB and blue accents. Thanks for the post.


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