I was/am going through a similar question. I've been driving tuned diesel trucks for quite some time so replacing the power and torque is tough. I've owned a 2012 cts-v and 2016 SRT cherokee over the last few years also. I am currently in a 2018 tuned f350 power stroke. I'm looking at the T4R Pro, 2019 raptor or 2019 power stroke (I want a nicer package than I'm currently in). I don't absolutely need the big diesel truck, but I like the ability to pull/haul anything I want and use the power on the highway. I also live on an acreage and haul materials/equipment somewhat regularly to support that. For me it's lines up like this (based on my only vehicle):
T4R Pro, positives
1. $50k investment, can be had under MSRP if willing to travel/be patient
2. Offroad capable for nearly everyone other than those living a fantasy or have need for rock buggy. Rear locker, ATRAC and crawl control work.
3. Forces me to slow down and not be overwhelmed with tech. Positive in such a fast-paced life.
4. Reliable as hell; built in japan.
5. Plenty of room for family of four
6. Resale value. As good or better than raptor.
7. Not many T4R Pros where I'm at.
8. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on mods like I would a jeep, etc... because it wouldn't make sense.
T4R, negatives
1. $50k investment for lack of tech and lack of power.
2. Doesn't do anything extremely well.
3. Ride quality decent.
4. No exterior hauling capabilities.
5. Did I mention lack of power.
6. Hard to haul bloody coyotes.
Raptor, positives
1. Power and tuning potential.
2. Ride quality.
3. Not many where I live.
4. Huge back seat for two car seats.
5. All the tech you could want.
6. Can haul what I want, within reason.
7. Resale value, at this point.
8. Offroad potential.
Raptor, negatives
1. $70k investment.
2. I would spend $10k on mods.
3. Lack of torque compared to what I'm in today.
4. Different direction for me, not sure how long before "new" wears off.
5. Unsure of long-term reliability.
I've beat this to death over the last few weeks. My financial planner would tell me to sell my truck and buy a 2002 impala. My wife tells me to buy whatever the hell my heart desires. What to do, what to do.
T4R Pro, positives
1. $50k investment, can be had under MSRP if willing to travel/be patient
2. Offroad capable for nearly everyone other than those living a fantasy or have need for rock buggy. Rear locker, ATRAC and crawl control work.
3. Forces me to slow down and not be overwhelmed with tech. Positive in such a fast-paced life.
4. Reliable as hell; built in japan.
5. Plenty of room for family of four
6. Resale value. As good or better than raptor.
7. Not many T4R Pros where I'm at.
8. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on mods like I would a jeep, etc... because it wouldn't make sense.
T4R, negatives
1. $50k investment for lack of tech and lack of power.
2. Doesn't do anything extremely well.
3. Ride quality decent.
4. No exterior hauling capabilities.
5. Did I mention lack of power.
6. Hard to haul bloody coyotes.
Raptor, positives
1. Power and tuning potential.
2. Ride quality.
3. Not many where I live.
4. Huge back seat for two car seats.
5. All the tech you could want.
6. Can haul what I want, within reason.
7. Resale value, at this point.
8. Offroad potential.
Raptor, negatives
1. $70k investment.
2. I would spend $10k on mods.
3. Lack of torque compared to what I'm in today.
4. Different direction for me, not sure how long before "new" wears off.
5. Unsure of long-term reliability.
I've beat this to death over the last few weeks. My financial planner would tell me to sell my truck and buy a 2002 impala. My wife tells me to buy whatever the hell my heart desires. What to do, what to do.
