Super Duty Totaled… 3rd Gen Purchasing Decisions/Advice

[Nex]

I don't believe that you can tune a 2024. Raptors love a Goosetune.

 

[MORaptor1]

Just get the newest G3 truck you can find in the color you like. If you cant live without HUD, a 24 or 25 is for you. If you dont find a 37PP, a 35 is just fine and will still fit 37's. If you want to tune right now, get a 21 or 22.

 

[Littlefx4]

It's good that you understand the capabilities of the Raptor and know what you're getting into by choosing this route. Given what you're looking for, you can't have your cake and eat it too "unless" you order new but still will be ass out on color. Here's an option that'll land you most of what you want less tire package/recaros but 37's can be added plus your choice of wheels (bonus there). Jump on it fast. GL

2024 Ford F-150 Raptor

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Edit to add: no worries about previous owner, warrantied, and you get to attend Raptor Assault...a win all around!

Edit 2: another option

New 2024 Ford F-150 For Sale at Peltier Ford | VIN: 1FTFW1RG0RFB09132

New 2024 Ford F-150 from Peltier Ford in Longview, TX, 75601. Call 903-232-2533 for more information.

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[Littlefx4]

Hi Guys, first post here. My name is Brandon from Arizona. Recently got in a bad accident my last time home from work and my 2023 super duty was totaled. Real bummer. Luckily Travelers Insurance took really good care of me. It was a 2023 F350 long bed with the HO motor and a lariat. Loved the truck. I was planning to do a full Carli kit on it and 37s. Right now it seems there are some better deals on super duties vs raptors, but I think a raptor would be a lot more fun and better suit me right now. I grew up in the desert in Southern California and my truck before that was a built chevy prerunner with a 6.2 and 37s. I’m well aware of what the raptors are and aren’t capable of, but think one would be a perfect fit for me right now in stock form. I won’t be towing anything too big for next few years probably as I had once planned and I still find myself in the dirt a lot.

Here’s my poor totaled super duty and my old chevy for fun
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With that out of the way… reason I’m here is I’m set on buying a new or used 3rd gen raptor from 2021-2024. I’ve got almost 50k to put down on one and trying to decide if brand new is best option or a low miles 2021-2023? A low miles 21-23 seems better purchase for depreciation, but worst interest rates on used vehicle and not knowing how previous owner maintained it and drove it. Would get something with less than 25k miles if used. I’ve been researching quite a bit and in no particular order will list out some questions and observations I’ve made below. Please correct me if anything I mention is wrong and looking forward to some knowledge from some Raptor guys and your opinions on what I should go with. 2021-2024? New/used?

-I really prefer no sunroof if possible as I think it’s only something extra to break and fix and I’ll never use. What year is best chance at getting no sunroof?

-is there any standout motor issues or other truck issues or electrical issues or recalls on any specific year 2021-2024? The cam phaser issue is no worry on 3rd gens correct?

-I know BFGs run small in 37s and I’m a fan of the 37 KM3s and would likely end up running these on the raptor. Would prefer a 37 package, but I can not stand the blue seats. Blue seats are a no go for me. I’ve noticed there is a handful of 2022 models out there with no sunroof, black leather seats, and the 37 package. But also noticed there is no cool grey color in 2022 and the tailgates don’t always have the rectangular raptor deal on tailgate, but only a traditional f150 ford oval on some? What’s the deal here? 2021 and 2023s with 37 package is guaranteed blue seats right?

-I understand how the travel is limited by the bumps for the 37 package and there is more room for a 37 spare, but can likely still fit a BFG 37 in 35 package spare location. Other than the limited travel, is there any other differences such as wheel well clearances on the 37 package raptors? Between 2021-2024 does any specific year fit a spare 37 underneath on base models better than the other?

-I was enjoying the HUD on my 2023 super duty. Looks like 2024+ raptors are the only ones with the heads up display. Also the 2024s have the new gauge cluster and radio same as the 2023+ super duties

-lead foot gray and avalanche are my favorite colors if I had to pick. Don’t see these available in 2022.

-noticing the 2023+ do not have a torsen in the front

-new 2024s are 90+ grand with the 37 package… so crazy. And seems impossible to find them without sunroof. I do like having the HUD on the 24s though and the all black recaros look nice.

All I can think of right now. What are your guys thoughts? What is the best year 3rd gen to buy right now you think? I’ve found a few 2022s I really like with no sunroof and 37 package for good price, but they are missing heads up display (not the end of the world) but only come in white, silver, or black.

Alright OP. This has everything you're looking for.
1 Avalanche
2 37 PP
3 No moonroof
4 Heads up display

New 2024 Ford F-150 For Sale at Peltier Ford | VIN: 1FTFW1RG6RFC03774

New 2024 Ford F-150 from Peltier Ford in Longview, TX, 75601. Call 903-232-2533 for more information.

www.peltierford.com

My job here is done. Get it fast. Hang on to the other 2 (35s) as options. I want my finder's fee. LOL

 

[GordoJay]

@kandewinn Just wish there was a better color option offered in 2022.

Raptors are known for lousy color selection. It's a tradition. Sorry.