Do I buy my dream truck?

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BigBlue20

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Here is the situation, I currently have a 2021 XLT (full loaded) that’s paid off. Truck is awesome and does everything i need. My dream truck has always been a Raptor, especially now with the sick avalanche color. I found one near me that has no markup, just MSRP 84k. Dealer ran some numbers and offered 40k for mine, along with cash down, my payment would be ~600 a month. I don’t have any debt except a mortgage. After all my monthly expenses, I would be left with around 1500 to save or spend as I wish. It’s nice not having a car payment but also, this might be the last time (for a while at least) that I can get this truck. Not sure how the market will be in the upcoming months due to the UAW strikes. What are your thoughts?
I was in the same place with a 2016 Lariat, but wanted what I’ve always lusted for (relax- Talking about trucks here!) So I bought a 2020 back then I have been happy every day I drive it. You only live once, and if you can swing the price without jeopardizing the family finances, GO FOR IT!
 

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Until that $4k moonroof leak bill hits lol
In my 2018, the roof rattled pretty good from the beginning. Never did leak though. In my 2021, I have not heard one noise out of it in 30K miles. Most of the roof rattle stories come from Gen2 guys, I think. Or maybe the Gen3 guys are not voicing it. It does not seem to be as bad.
 

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In my 2018, the roof rattled pretty good from the beginning. Never did leak though. In my 2021, I have not heard one noise out of it in 30K miles. Most of the roof rattle stories come from Gen2 guys, I think. Or maybe the Gen3 guys are not voicing it. It does not seem to be as bad.
Even without maintenance, it takes a few years to fail. With maintenance, it should be fine. A waste of money. A decrement to performance. But fine. :)
 
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