Advice on getting my first Raptor 2010 5.4L

[Phinally]

So I’ve found a 2010 5.4 Scab with all the bells and whistles that a dealer is willing to give me a killer deal on my trade in, a beat to hell Silverado. I love Raptors and never really thought I could capitalize on my old truck.

The only negative I see is it is a 5.4L, I would like to offroad this, but nothing crazy, more used as a third car to drive when weather is bad. Any thoughts on why I shouldn’t upgrade because of the 5.4L?

Thanks!

 

[Sozzy12]

Not a bad motor. Decent torque. Reliable. Just not a 6.2...

 

[pierceography]

Not a bad motor. Decent torque. Reliable. Just not a 6.2...

What's the price (not including your trade in) the dealer is asking? For literally the first Raptor to ever hit the roads, I'd hope it's not that much.

 

[monk99]

I have the 5.4. Had it going on 7 years now. No issues. As stated, it's not the 6.2, but it gets the job done every time. Yeah, you'll lose in a race against the 6.2, but just going down trails and doing normal truck stuff, it works just fine.

 

[Phinally]

$14k out the door, taxes and title. That’s why I think I can’t pass this up. Too good of a deal.

 

[Sozzy12]

Pretty good price. Check for rust on the rocker panels, shocks leaking,etc.

 

[pierceography]

$14k out the door, taxes and title. That’s why I think I can’t pass this up. Too good of a deal.

How many miles?

 

[Five-O Donut Hole]

What you are pondering Sir is the Crewcab Beast that started it all. It’s not the 6.2 but it’s still a V8 Raptor. Had the 5.4 in my 05’ FX4 and is a solid engine. And did I mention, it’s a V8 Raptor....

 

[Sozzy12]

What you are pondering Sir is the Crewcab Beast that started it all. It’s not the 6.2 but it’s still a V8 Raptor. Had the 5.4 in my 05’ FX4 and is a solid engine. And did I mention, it’s a V8 Raptor....

Pretty sure all the screw 1st gen were 6.2 powered

 

[Five-O Donut Hole]

Pretty sure all the screw 1st gen were 6.2 powered

Meant to say Supercab but regardless the 2010 Raptor only came that way as the Supercrew was not yet an option until 2011. The 5.4 was the standard engine with the 6.2 becoming an option later in the model year.