Decision to Make Gen 2 or Gen 3

[Easyrider470]

ok so the consensus is Gen 3 rides better and has more tech. I get that...i sure do think they are nice. I am trying to sell myself on the Gen 2 being a good choice, maybe not the best choice, in terms of tech and rear suspansion, but it's a Raptor right? Its got awesome suspension and a great engine and this particular one has tons of life ahead of it with such low miles.

 

[Frogger22]

This isn’t hard, The Gen3 is a better truck, if you are worried about money then get the Gen2. It’s your money and your truck, so make the choice you like. It seems like you keep circling to the Gen2 so go get it. But Who cares what rando’s on the internet say. What will make YOU happy and what can YOU live with?

 

[Easyrider470]

This isn’t hard, The Gen3 is a better truck, if you are worried about money then get the Gen2. It’s your money and your truck, so make the choice you like. It seems like you keep circling to the Gen2 so go get it. But Who cares what rando’s on the internet say. What will make YOU happy and what can YOU live with?

Motivational...I am not worried about the $ i am super focused on the best truck for the money. I hope that makes sense. Pros to a cheaper investment in a barely used truck. Cons to that truck having known phaser issues throughout its life.
So i am using the $75K number for a purchase price on a nice gently used 21-23 truck and $62K for the gently used Gen 2 truck. That gap of $13K gets the Gen 2 tricked out the way I want it right off the bat. The Gen 3 would stay as is....hope that makes sense.

 

[2slo4u]

You can find Gen 3's in the upper $60's now. Just got to be willing to travel. quick search and I found this one. Didn't look into the details though

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/a5f17ec7-ed76-467b-b4ff-8fcb53017985/?emc=acqem47&aff=acqem47&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vdpabandon&smtrctid=9eb648f1-8014-4c5d-8997-33c5da3d656a&utm_campaign_id=467029&utm_trusted=TRUE&signature=v1_a1c5fb667cea21cca0cc5e8f4395df21e583e3c5&email=Y2dudzU1NXJ5Z0Bwcml2YXRlcmVsYXkuYXBwbGVpZC5jb20%3D

 

[localbrew]

geezus now I'm 2nd guessing my purchase of my 2019 802A

 

[Frogger22]

geezus now I'm 2nd guessing my purchase of my 2019 802A

Second guess nothing go enjoy your truck it’s why you bought it

 

[localbrew]

Alright that's true...I do love driving this beast. Maybe in a few years I'll pull the trigger on a Gen 3 when I've had my fun with my current one.

Thanks for the support @Frogger22

 

[GordoJay]

...Cons to that truck having known phaser issues throughout its life...

You said it was a 2020. It shouldn't have phaser issues.

 

[raptor292]

Avoid '21 Gen 3s UNLESS you find one under warranty (last of those expiring in December). '22 seems to have addressed all the first run defects. I've owned my 21 since July and it's currently in the shop for the 6th time under warranty work. All 4 shocks were shot, needed new muffler and exhaust valve, seat motor needed replaced, few software gremlins, and a still mysterious metal on metal sound coming from the RF brake caliper area (yet to be diagnosed by Ford) to name some of the issues...otherwise, love the truck if they can get it right BUT my confidence is fading. YMMV.

 

[shigman]

Here is another question. Its sounds like you're in the "modding mood"...possibly. Gen2s have a LOT more options for modification. You may go out and spend 10-13K modding a gen 2 you'll get more satisfaction out of it even if its maybe still not as good as a gen 3...overall. Car people do this all the time, and there is nothing wrong with it. Just depends on if you'll be as happy with a mostly stock truck even if it does everything you need to do and then some...vs something you worked on and got satisfaction from the incremental enhancement modification process (its also nice having a vehicle that stands out vs looking like every other Raptor you see everyday). Im just personally getting tired of modding cars because of the wash you take on all of it when its time to sell.