Florida Raptor Purchase Question

[Endless]

Hello everyone,

Long time browser/First time poster. I have recently been searching for a Raptor in the FL area now that I am financially capable to afford one. Most dealers have them priced in the mid 50's which seems high in my opinion. Is that a reasonable assumption? Also, I noticed 2 (links below) that are in the low 40's which seems odd to me since they have been on the market for atleast a week or so. Is there an issue with these:

https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1FTFW1R65CFB19976/2012-ford-f-150/

https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1FTFW1R68CFC90477/2012-ford-f-150/

Thanks for any help ya'll can provide since I am relatively new to this truck.

 

[2014RubyRed]

Thanks for any help ya'll can provide since I am relatively new to this truck.

Take a look inside this thread and look at everything in it. Then it's time to get dirty and get under these trucks. Check everything with a flashlight and look for the warning signs that everyone talks about. Get some idea what they look like and then check back in - maybe with some pictures of questionable items.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/w...-problem-areas-47707/?highlight=buying+raptor

Good luck and keep us updated!!!

 

[John813]

The first link, from OLL, is a place that has hit or miss reviews.

Definitely do a detailed check throughout the truck. Frame, bed, shocks etc ^ that link 2014RubyRed posted for sure. It has been in an accident, and who knows how well the repair was done.

Based off Carfax, the engine oil level was checked twice within two years. Could be nothing, or a headache. Personally, I would pass on it.


The second one has been on the market for quite a bit IIRC. think they originally had the truck in the mid 40's+.
Definitely go down and look at it, once you have read up on some good threads here about buying an used Raptor. They are awesome trucks, but you don't want to get stuck with someones beyond abused truck.

 

[adeerchaser]

Good in your search Endless, you came to the right place for help. A friend of mine bought one a couple of weeks ago, it was white also, one owner, no nav, and 49k. It was a 12. It cost him 41,000. That sale was in Mississippi. Hope that helps a little.

 

[Endless]

Thanks for all of the information so far!

This weekend I stopped by a dealer to look at a 2012 raptor with ~30K miles on it (link below)

Arcadia, FL 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor CREW PICKUP Used Truck Fort Myers, FL Naples, FL Desoto Automall | P6650 | 1FTFW1R67CFC50598

The truck drove great and didn't see any visible warning signs you guys were talking about in other threads. The only thing that has me concerned is accidents and liens I noticed on the autocheck report (see link below):

Welcome to AutoCheck

I was going to get a CarFax report too but figured I would see what you all had to say first. Currently the dealership is asking ~45K which is better price than most places I've seen but not sure if it's worth it based on the report. I've attached a pic showing the left side of the vehicle that the accident occurred on.

 

[bmacked]

Price is reflective of the history. You can find a similar truck with a clear carfax for the same price if you're fast enough when one gets posted.

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

Hello everyone,

Long time browser/First time poster. I have recently been searching for a Raptor in the FL area now that I am financially capable to afford one. Most dealers have them priced in the mid 50's which seems high in my opinion. Is that a reasonable assumption? Also, I noticed 2 (links below) that are in the low 40's which seems odd to me since they have been on the market for atleast a week or so. Is there an issue with these:

https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1FTFW1R65CFB19976/2012-ford-f-150/

https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1FTFW1R68CFC90477/2012-ford-f-150/

Thanks for any help ya'll can provide since I am relatively new to this truck.

That 37k must have been a typo. I think they meant 47. No dealer will ever taken 11k off a fair price lol that's just imo

 

[John813]

That 37k must have been a typo. I think they meant 47. No dealer will ever taken 11k off a fair price lol that's just imo

Maybe, but's 37 and change on multiple sites.

Not sure what made them drop the price so drastically. It was a 42k iirc.

If I wasn't a hour 30+ away, I would look at it for the hell of it

 

[SVTLOPEZ]

It's just a little road trip.

 

[tipnring]

This is a member's truck that was just traded in at Coggin Ford Jacksonville. He got 49K for his trade.

2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Pickup Truck with 13K miles & lots of extras.
It was garage kept. I wanted to get a 2nd Raptor, but couldn't swing it.

Used 2012 Ford F-150 For Sale | Jacksonville FL