Questions before I purchase a raptor

[Voyager005]

Hello,
First time posting on here and on mobile so apologies for any mistakes.
I am looking into buying a 2013 raptor but its got a few problems and I wanted some advice from you all here.
The truck has an excellent interior with pretty much everything I can think of which is great.
Exterior has some light scratches running down the side probably from some trees or something but they're not too noticeable.
Both front and back brake pads need replaced.
Exhaust has a large dent roughly under the driver seat with rust in multiple spots as well as a large section (about 5 feet or so) having been replaced right around the middle.
The left front sway bar end link is also bent.
It does have a whipple supercharger installed on it but the radiator has a small leak at the top from the fan bolt digging into it.
The dealership offered to take 1k off the price due to the radiator bringing it down to 33k from 34k.
It has about 86k miles on it and 3 owners, looks like the last owner was a little rough with it based off the radiator, sway bar link and exhaust damage.
Might be missing something but thats everything I can think of at the moment. I can upload photos tomorrow when I get a few if you guys want to see what I'm talking about with some of the damage.

What do you all think? For reference, the truck I have currently is perfectly fine with zero issues, only reason I'm even still considering it is because I've always wanted a raptor (especially a V8 since I don't quite care for a V6) and its got the supercharger which is fairly expensive on its own. Current truck is a stock 2013 GMC sierra 1500.
*edit*
Forgot to add, current trucks at 71k miles so it'd be a 15k mile increase.

 

[Joe12345]

I’m sure the gen1 folks will chime in with specific stuff to look out for, but based on your description I’d run away from this one. Given everything you’ve listed, I’d wager that there’s a lot more lurking underneath that isn’t so obvious to those that don’t truly know the platform well. Be patient and wait for the right truck to come along, don’t succumb to the lust of having this one just for the sake of owning it.

Good luck with the hunt!

 

[allinon72]

I'd pass, price isn't cheap enough to deal with the problems identified, as well as those that have yet to show their ugly head. I can tell you that one does not bend an end link by driving civilly on public roads.

 

[Jonny V]

If it’s still on the original shocks those will have to be replaced or rebuilt. Raptor shocks, either Gen1 orGen2, are only good for 50,000 before needing service. Here’s a link to the Fox website with service info...

https://www.ridefox.com/service.php?m=truck

Personally, I’d be mighty tempted by the SC, but there are quite a few street queens left out there. No need to rush.

 

[Voyager005]

Sounds good, thank you all for your responses!
I'll let the dealership know that I'm going to pass on it due to its condition.
If they offer a large enough of a discount then I may consider it but I'll post here with an updated offer if they respond.

 

[dnewman]

Just my opinion bossman but i have a gen1 and i would walk away from this one that is the problems u can see and raptor arent the cheapest trucks to fix but if the supercharger wasnt done right or it dogged out it could cost more the ut id worth if it was me i would pass sounds like money pit good luck

 

[goblues38]

It does have a whipple supercharger installed on it .

That right there.....unless you know how to and enjoy turning a wrench on your truck.......walk away.

 

[TXRaptor]

There are too many issues that you have already identified. Even if he comes back with a better deal, I would pass on it. The truck sounds like it has been abused way more than the average 2013.

 

[Voyager005]

There are too many issues that you have already identified. Even if he comes back with a better deal, I would pass on it. The truck sounds like it has been abused way more than the average 2013.

Yeah, it definitely has some issues and unless they offer some ridiculously low price I'm going to avoid it. And even then it'd probably still say no. I'd rather not buy a truck and have to dump thousands of dollars into it in the first year.

 

[SS308]

Have a Gen 1 and paid a lot less, with lower miles and excellent condition.

Don't just pass...run!