How did you come to afford your raptor?

[jamanrr]

I drove a crappy car for over 10 years with no car payment. Then, I bought a used Raptor for 20K less than a new one

I have only bought used Raptors let someone else take that initial 10-20 grand lick on the front end.

Fully loaded Gen 1 scab with 48 thosuand miles for 36k

Fully loaded Gen 2 screw with 20 thosuand miles for 57k

The gen 2 had roughly 5-7 grand worth accessories with it

 

[NCSU-19-Raptor]

I’m a registered professional engineer and a certified commercial diver who does underwater structural inspections across the country. Picked up the Raptor during round 1 of the COVID scare, got a decent deal. We just finished building a new house on the water on the coast which will hopefully serve as a 3rd retirement plan.

Also, my last truck purchase was a 2005 F-150, so I’ve had 10 years with no payment.

 

[NCSU-19-Raptor]

Most of my colleagues are talking about how much extra they are putting into their 401K’s and driving the cheapest POS they can find. They definitely look down on my spending habits. Wonder who is making the wisest decision...

Clearly it’s not you!

 

[Rollofire]

Bonse, the Tundra TRD pro maybe a good truck, but Im not driving anything thats says **** right on the side of the truck! But thats just me...

 

[Kaz109]

I have only bought used Raptors let someone else take that initial 10-20 grand lick on the front end.

Fully loaded Gen 1 scab with 48 thosuand miles for 36k

Fully loaded Gen 2 screw with 20 thosuand miles for 57k

The gen 2 had roughly 5-7 grand worth accessories with it

Not all but there are some vehicles I would never buy used....the raptor is on that short list. Glad it is working out for you but I know how I treat my truck and if somebody else did the same for 2 years then got rid of it I would not want to be the second owner

 

[NASSTY]

How did you come to afford your raptor?


I can't afford it. I've been hiding from repo man for the last 4 months.

 

[jamanrr]

Not all but there are some vehicles I would never buy used....the raptor is on that short list. Glad it is working out for you but I know how I treat my truck and if somebody else did the same for 2 years then got rid of it I would not want to be the second owner

True of certain vehicles, i guess. An STI is a vehicle i would not buy used. Maybe even a GTR, if you read the auto check and car fax deeply and then research the previous owner to figure out what he did to it while owning it then you should be okay. I have been burnt before on another sti which had been rally crossed but for the most part I have been lucky.

I know why the previous owner got rid of my Gen 2 Raptor but he owned it for 14 months. I can`t fault a person for that but I got cermaic coating, line x, avs all around, bed cover, and window tint all included and i didn`t have to spend money to add it.

 

[Fastback89]

I work on cars for a living and bought my 18 new and paid it off. I’ve saved for almost 10 years for this truck.

 

[SKS]

In 2017 my 2013 Tacoma was stolen. Insurance company gave me close to 40K for it (they hold their value). With that money, I was able to purchase a 2018 Gen 2 out of state (Texas) since the dealerships in CA had markups. Sold the Gen 2 last year and purchased a Gen 1. I am also fortunate to have a good paying job (pump operator, potable water) and no kids @ 39 yrs old. I work hard and like to hook myself up.

 

[combatninja]

I know some raptor owners use family money or inherited money - you don't count in this thread lol.

Says the guy who 'manages' his family's body shop. You're using family money, bro.