Hi everyone - recently joined the form as my Raptor search started to heat up, and this fall I was able to get into a 2017 Raptor (Avalanche paint) with 68k miles! This is my first Raptor, though I've been eyeballing them for about 10 years. I moved from a Tahoe LTZ (had two during that time), as my need for an SUV changed. This one has the AMP Research automatic sidesteps / running boards, a performance exhaust option from Ford and an aftermarket intake.
Like everyone here, I really enjoy driving, and this truck has not disappointed! Whether opening it up on the highway or ripping around the pastures, I love this truck! The color choice (Avalanche) wasn't my original plan (I was looking for black), but it's grown on me, and under different light, it seems to vary from a titanium white to a titanium grey. It took a bit to get used to sound change moving from a V8 to a V6, but with the performance exhaust it's still fun without being too much (has a nice rumble when you start it up).
This one also came with the spray-in bed liner and the BAK X2 heavy duty roll-up tonneau cover.
I had an opportunity to buy a 2014 Gen 1 with similar mileage for the same money (but a custom grill that was basically a large screen), and when comparing the upgrades for the Gen 2 (plus 3 years newer) - I decided to go with 2017. I traded in with some financing, and that decision helped there as well. I was also fortunate to find this my back yard (relatively speaking), as I had opened up my search to include everything 1000 miles out. I was also able to purchase before dealers started tacking on the market increase for new and used vehicles.
Like everyone here, I really enjoy driving, and this truck has not disappointed! Whether opening it up on the highway or ripping around the pastures, I love this truck! The color choice (Avalanche) wasn't my original plan (I was looking for black), but it's grown on me, and under different light, it seems to vary from a titanium white to a titanium grey. It took a bit to get used to sound change moving from a V8 to a V6, but with the performance exhaust it's still fun without being too much (has a nice rumble when you start it up).
This one also came with the spray-in bed liner and the BAK X2 heavy duty roll-up tonneau cover.
I had an opportunity to buy a 2014 Gen 1 with similar mileage for the same money (but a custom grill that was basically a large screen), and when comparing the upgrades for the Gen 2 (plus 3 years newer) - I decided to go with 2017. I traded in with some financing, and that decision helped there as well. I was also fortunate to find this my back yard (relatively speaking), as I had opened up my search to include everything 1000 miles out. I was also able to purchase before dealers started tacking on the market increase for new and used vehicles.
Hope you enjoy it!
