melvimbe
FRF Addict
Just because the engine and transmission hasn't changed, doesn't mean the truck is the same... I keep seeing comments that is hasn't changed enough to warrant an upgrade from a Gen2. The interior is completely different as is most of the exterior styling (love it or not)... plus the suspension is completely different in the rear with new shocks all around. Plus a 37 option. Love the styling or not, it is a different truck... minus engine and transmission. I was on the fence at first, but now I think the Gen2 looks dated compared to the Gen3. My 0.02.
Everyone's going to have different priorities and how the value different features and aspects of a truck. It's certainly understandable that someone who already has a Gen 2 wants the bigger screen, rear suspension, improved interior, factory 37s, the latest and greatest, etc....than it can absolutely make sense to switch from Gen 2 to 3.
For me personally, my 17 is paid off, and I've probably put about $10k in upgrades to it. If I sell it for maybe $65k (if I can get that) and get a Gen 3 for $80k, It'll cost me $15k and I essentially get nothing back on my upgrades...so it's somewhere around a $25k cost to me. That's not including any tax charges, insurances changes, depreciation, etc...rough estimate here. I also have to go through the headache of locating and negotiating a fair price and any potential issues with my order. I just don't want to do that right now.
One other thing, and perhaps the most important thing, is the Gen 3 isn't exactly what I want it to be, and there is reason to believe it will be much closer to what I want when I actually am ready to upgrade my Gen 2 a few years from now. The 37 package may not have blue interior, and we may have 50 more HP in the engine. We may even have a hybrid option. There will be different color options. I will have had a chance to test drive it. We may end up with a Gen 4 Raptor. Or nothing changes, don't know.
I'm thinking there will be some changes though, because there have been some small changes in the past, and the Raptor has never had this level of competition before, driving more improvements faster.