I wish I liked the gen3

[Badgertits]

100% same for me, don’t have extended warranty on my 2020 but it’s a last of the run build no cam phaser issues not one issue (other than an IWE check valve just recent no biggie) well maintained w/ 82k miles & mods I opted to rebuild the suspension for $4500 vs buying a gen3

The ONLY thing the gen3 has over the Gen2 is coil rear & interior updated (altho that’s the case for all F150s) the exterior design of the gen2 is the most aggressive, distinctive, & immediately recognizable from a distance as “raptor” vs a gen3 that I find myself doing a double or triple take on to confirm it’s a raptor not a “lesser” F150 you can easily mistake a tremor for a gen3 raptor. The gen2 exterior seems wider & chunkier looking while the gen3 more reserved & chiseled.

The fact that you cannot tune a new gen3 sealed the deal on my decision to keep my 2020 for another 50k miles or so- there’s no way I’m paying more $$$ for a new truck w/ a payment that’s gonna be slower than the old one I’m trading in.

 

[HighwaySentinel]

you can easily mistake a tremor for a gen3 raptor

You had me until you typed out this malarkey.

The Gen 2 is definitely more aggressive looking though.

 

[GordoJay]

I was planning on an upgrade this year, but Ford cheaping out has cooled my ardor. I still might, my seats are packing out and getting uncomfortable and a lot of maintenance is due, but I’m not excited about it. Had they kept all of the features, I’d be shopping now.

 

[Whitepony04]

100% same for me, don’t have extended warranty on my 2020 but it’s a last of the run build no cam phaser issues not one issue (other than an IWE check valve just recent no biggie) well maintained w/ 82k miles & mods I opted to rebuild the suspension for $4500 vs buying a gen3

The ONLY thing the gen3 has over the Gen2 is cool rear & interior updated (altho that’s the case for all F150s) the exterior design of the gen2 is the most aggressive, distinctive, & immediately recognizable from a distance as “raptor” vs a gen3 that I find myself doing a double or triple take on to confirm it’s a raptor not a “lesser” F150 you can easily mistake a tremor for a gen3 raptor. The gen2 exterior seems wider & chunkier looking while the gen3 more reserved & chiseled.

The fact that you cannot tune a new gen3 sealed the deal on my decision to keep my 2020 for another 50k miles or so- there’s no way I’m paying more $$$ for a new truck w/ a payment that’s gonna be slower than the old one I’m trading in.

I agree with everything you said.

 

[dsiggi]

paid for, nicer than most with half the miles..... well maintained, dont want to spend 90k.......

Gen2ForLIfe at this point

 

[Sunchild714]

The ONLY thing the gen3 has over the Gen2 is cool rear & interior updated (altho that’s the case for all F150s) the exterior design of the gen2 is the most aggressive, distinctive, & immediately recognizable from a distance as “raptor” vs a gen3 that I find myself doing a double or triple take on to confirm it’s a raptor not a “lesser” F150 you can easily mistake a tremor for a gen3 raptor. The gen2 exterior seems wider & chunkier looking while the gen3 more reserved & chiseled.

The stock rear suspension is actually a pretty big deal. Especially if you are gonna keep it stock. If not, then it's not worth the upgrade. My suspension on my Gen 2 is nowhere near stock. Moded way beyond a stock Gen 3's capabilities, therefore, I'll stick with my Gen 2. Better looking front end too. Gen 2 for the win!

 

[Badgertits]

You had me until you typed out this malarkey.

The Gen 2 is definitely more aggressive looking though.

In all fairness I don’t have the best eyesight ;-)

 

[Badgertits]

The stock rear suspension is actually a pretty big deal. Especially if you are gonna keep it stock. If not, then it's not worth the upgrade. My suspension on my Gen 2 is nowhere near stock. Moded way beyond a stock Gen 3's capabilities, therefore, I'll stick with my Gen 2. Better looking front end too. Gen 2 for the win!

I don’t disagree- the more planted feel is immediately noticeable going from a stock gen2, if you could still tune a new ‘25 I’d consider it for sure, I like the fold down shifter & work table feature for instance, wireless CarPlay is nice (altho maybe can add to gen2?) but w/ my truck being a very last end of the run of that model year w/ all the kinks worked out & having got a good deal on it, looks pristine, has lighting mods/suspension rebuilt w/ deaver +3HDs in rear, I coated the sh*t outta the undercarriage/frame/suspension w/ Amsoil HDMP when brand new & touched up every year- looks new underneath too.

My truck is noticeably faster than the gen3s I’ve driven (a ‘22 & a ‘24) running just a conservative 93 octane Gearhead tune & shows consistent 12.8-13.0 1/4 mile times on street w/ 84k miles on it lol

I’d say my truck w/ the rebuilt revalved shocks, new sway bar endlinks, SVC collars & deavers I’d say it’s 80-85% of the gen3 suspension & will tow better/ that’s good enough for me

 

[Donovan]

so......

gen 2 for the win or?