I'm a part of quite a few Raptor groups. One thing I've noticed amongst people with impressive garages (multiple vehicles over $100k) is that they all prefer to take their Gen 2 on trips, as "it is the most comfortable vehicle they own". I've seen no less than 4 people say that directly, and others say something similar.
The 2019 should ride better on the road than previous years. There's a few people that have reviewed them thus far, and say that the skittishness over small bumps is gone, and less body roll (which was advertised). The firmness is debated - most people outside of the TFL video review say it is more firm when it should be, and comfortable the rest of the time.
You can get an 18 for pretty cheap (comparatively), so you might test drive both if you can.
IMO, this truck is the best vehicle you can buy, and I daily drive mine.