GEN 2 Sold my 2018...Bought 2019...Thoughts...

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Decided I wanted to grab the 2019 with new shocks and my dealer GM said they had one arrived a few weeks ago exactly how I would have ordered, so wrapped up a deal on phone and went and grabbed it.

Sold my 2018 to individual (no dealer trade) for $60k, w/ 2500 miles, had bought for $62500 with $69K sticker. I never keep cars long so nothing new.

Got a great deal on 19, so made it easy decision to grab it.

Thoughts on 18 vs 19...it drives MUCH better IMHO. I wondered if new shocks were marketing hype, but there is a less floaty feel and overall . I also like the new look on 'standard' seats (not Recaro). Noticed they moved start/stop closer to driver, but I will unplug like I did on 2018. The finishes where carbon fiber would go look much nicer than my 2018 (looks like brushed aluminum), they added Raptor logo on steering wheel. I'm still checking out for other differences. Net/net happy with change but happy with any Raptor in the garage with toys.

All is well with the world...well at least in my garage LOL.


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Congrats!

Assuming yours is a 802a, correct, the center screen , my view, configurable extra gauges are pretty cool. Good luck...
 

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I like the 19 seats! I'll betcha that bolster material change is due to all the seat covers they've been replacing under warranty for tears and rips.

I wonder if those seat covers fit the 18' foam, or if I'd need complete seats.
 
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Congrats!

Assuming yours is a 802a, correct, the center screen , my view, configurable extra gauges are pretty cool. Good luck...
Yes 802A...config gauges...I need to find those!

Thank you!
 
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Awesome truck. What dealership gave you a good deal in TX?
There are plenty...gotta talk to GM directly not floor people...and most important gotta know how to negotiate. We don't like sending Raptors to CA LOL...JK.
 
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I'm digging the Agate, my 18 was just regular black. The Ford paint job was crap as usual, but just returned from my detailer with full clay bar and two stage paint correction. Before it left metal was rough to touch, now smooth as glass. He needs to take the numbers on the tire sidewalls off lol.

This one has a little more orange peel than my 18.

Oh well, still looks MUCH better than from Ford now.

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