Looking at a Raptor... need some advice

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Stingray23

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I'm looking all over the place, just looking to find a good deal. If the deal is good enough I'm not above getting a local to inspect it then buying a one way ticket and driving the sucker back home. This one was local so it would have been nice if it would have worked out. Oh well - the search continues! One funny thing though is that initially I was looking at getting a loaded FX4 until my wifes cousin made me test drive his Raptor and then I was hooked. My Dad didn't understand why I wanted a Raptor instead of an FX4... until he rode in the one that I looked at today!

Ok, cool. I'll keep an eye out for you if I see something.
 

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I'm looking all over the place, just looking to find a good deal. If the deal is good enough I'm not above getting a local to inspect it then buying a one way ticket and driving the sucker back home. This one was local so it would have been nice if it would have worked out. Oh well - the search continues! One funny thing though is that initially I was looking at getting a loaded FX4 until my wifes cousin made me test drive his Raptor and then I was hooked. My Dad didn't understand why I wanted a Raptor instead of an FX4... until he rode in the one that I looked at today!

And remember if you find something out of your area chances are good a FRF member may be close and can do an inspection for you. Just ask!
 

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Wow - that's only about 30-40 miles away!

Question for you all/anyone - is it worth it to save for a few months and try to find a 2013/2014 or are the differences between and 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 negligible?

I'm not sure about anyone else, but for me, it wouldnt make a difference. I'm not fond of the new sync in the 13-14. I much prefer my 2012 set up. I like the headlights on the 13-14, but again, it wouldnt sway me one way or the other.
 

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I'm not sure about anyone else, but for me, it wouldnt make a difference. I'm not fond of the new sync in the 13-14. I much prefer my 2012 set up. I like the headlights on the 13-14, but again, it wouldnt sway me one way or the other.


Changed the standard (non-beadlock) wheels in 2012 (maybe the beadlock at well).

Added terrain as an exterior color option and added my ford touch (aka new sync) in 2013.

I've heard rumblings of enhancements to the frame in 2013, but nothing I can confirm.
 
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