I am back in a Raptor

[pnw_raptor]

I had a 2021 code orange and traded it in on a 2024 Yukon Ultimate. Well, after I short two weeks I hated the Yukon. I have a long list of cons and said … what the heck, traded in today for a 2024 Red 801. I was all lined up to get a SG 802 37pp. I just think they look better with 37 setup. I was looking at 7k difference out the door. After looking at trade values between both the 801 and 802, I decided to get a Red 801. The new out the door difference gave me a +4k in my pocket. View attachment 488378

Congrats! 2 weeks is crazy would love to hear your reasoning. I'm very guilty of trading in vehicles quickly but not after 2 weeks! Just curious, not judging, congrats that red looks bad ass!

 

[julien194b]

welcome back on board again !

 

[osprey6]

Congrats! 2 weeks is crazy would love to hear your reasoning. I'm very guilty of trading in vehicles quickly but not after 2 weeks! Just curious, not judging, congrats that red looks bad ass!

after we have a car, I started looking for the new raptor … to find one I want it with the price tag. It took about total of a month. Within the first week or two, I was definitely getting rid of it. …

So here is the back story…. I really enjoyed my raptor however I had 50,000 miles. I was looking to change. I looked at the 2025 Raptors, who was not happy with all the changes things. And then I thought a great I’ll get a nice Yukon I used to have many of them throughout the years. A week after getting it, I took a road trip to Orlando 3 Hour drive, and felt like I was car sick. I figured well I must be dehydrated. Couple days later I drove back, I felt the same way again. I think I nerved it down to the speakers in the headrest. There’s a feature. I think it’s called Bowes performance plus which does maybe a more intense surround sound. Once a disable that feature that problem went away. Using super cruise., very disappointed. It is a decent system however they are very keen on making sure they do not lose sight of your eyes. The system is quick to tell you. In my opinion, the Lane keep in the raptor is better than GMC. Super cruise. GMC has a lot of camera options. However, you have to flip through them to figure out which one you want. Not very difficult but I got used to the camera system in the raptor. And I think I was a little lazy to try to push through the different cameras to find the one I want are two parallel park. I must admit I was totally scared concerned about curb rash on the rims. I am not a fan of 22 inch low profile wheels anymore. Best thing about the raptor is very difficult to scrape the wheels on at least out here in South Florida. The vehicle head ear right suspension along with magnetic ride. Nice and smooth. One day driving I was behind a Tesla Y and I could not see over the top of the car. I realized that as you go faster than your right suspension wants to go lower for air dynamics. You are able to raise it up a few inches however, once you hit 50 miles an hour it automatically goes down again. Coming from the beast of a raptor I felt I was in a Prius. I think I enjoyed being a big guy in the block….

Yes, it’s a lot of negative things I had on the wrapped however it is a beautiful vehicle. The leather seats were beautiful wood trim around the car…. Fortunately for me, I was able to get out of it and jump into something I knew I enjoyed.

Sorry for the long dissertation…..

 

[Relentles0ne]

@osprey6
You def made the right choice man, don’t second guess yourself. The truck is beautiful and that color is fire!

No doubt the compliments will come flying in while you have her out and about. You will also feel great that you didn’t spend more then you could have and were able to save some that you can use on fun mods. That was my approach with my ‘24.

Congratulations on your new lady in red!
Let us know what name you come up for her

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

morning........... again...........

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@osprey6
You def made the right choice man, don’t second guess yourself. The truck is beautiful and that color is fire!

No doubt the compliments will come flying in while you have her out and about. You will also feel great that you didn’t spend more then you could have and were able to save some that you can use on fun mods. That was my approach with my ‘24.

Congratulations on your new lady in red!
Let us know what name you come up for her

you sexist racist pig

 

[Big Blue]

Thats what's great about life, you can make a mistake and then just fix it. Congrats!

 

[osprey6]

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@osprey6
You def made the right choice man, don’t second guess yourself. The truck is beautiful and that color is fire!

No doubt the compliments will come flying in while you have her out and about. You will also feel great that you didn’t spend more then you could have and were able to save some that you can use on fun mods. That was my approach with my ‘24.

Congratulations on your new lady in red!
Let us know what name you come up for her

It’s funny. I’ve only seen that color when it was dirty and I didn’t like it. I was planning on getting a shelter green before they sold it. And then I turned to my next color….. actually looks very nice cleaned up.

No second-guessing myself on this one…

 

[moog5050]

Did the same thing. Traded my gen 2 on an escalade. Knew it was a mistake within a month, but held it for 1.5 years until I just couldn't stand it and bought a gen 3. It happens. Congrats on rectifying your error!

 

[Goode22]

Nothing beats a Truck (Raptor)!

 

[osprey6]

Did the same thing. Traded my gen 2 on an escalade. Knew it was a mistake within a month, but held it for 1.5 years until I just couldn't stand it and bought a gen 3. It happens. Congrats on rectifying your error!

I tried to like it but…. I was not going to wait that long. Depreciation is horrible on the suv compared to raptor. I figured I would take my hit and move on. Owed it that I screwed up. Took my punishment and got a beautiful new raptor