Texas to Socal to Texas - New '17 Raptor

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Hi! I'm Jon, a new member from Southern California.

We just bought a New to Me 2017 Magnetic Raptor in Texas. We closed on our new house at noon, then bought the Raptor at 1pm and drove back to SoCal to get ready for our move to Texas. Lot's of reasons to buy a Texas car, not the least of which is $57.50 registration - but reality is that Texas is where I found the truck I wanted.

It's a 2017 Magnetic, 802a package - no graphics, no pano roof.

I know the rule here is Pics, or you really own a Prius, so here it is! Pardon a couple of CarMax pics - but at least I have one of my own from when we got back to Irvine.

Looking to enjoy this truck with some minor mods along the way.

Thanks for the cool community!

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Hi! I'm Jon, a new member from Southern California.
@MurderedOutSVT was quicker on the draw.
Welcome to FRF
We just bought a New to Me 2017 Magnetic Raptor in Texas.
Eh. I thought we didn’t allow that anymore.
We closed on our new house at noon, then bought the Raptor at 1pm and drove back to SoCal to get ready for our move to Texas.
I know that’s against .gov’s executive order. We’re full and no longer admitting New Yawkers or Californians. We will need to see your papers.
I fully expect those papers ... will not be in order...
Seriously, I hear New Mexico is great.
2017 Magnetic, 802a package - no graphics, no pano roof.
a true Unicorn. good score. Leadfoot owners are super jealous of Magnetic trucks. You heard it here first.
I know the rule here is Pics, or you really own a Prius
ok, this guy can’t be that bad.
Looking to enjoy this truck with some minor mods along the way.
minor. SHYEAH.
Let’s hear some plans already

#OneLessprius
 
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sasquatch77 - Are you in Texas? We promise not to California your Texas!!

Completed Mods include:
1) Valentine1 Mounted in a Blendmount and hardwired
2) E&G Console Vault installed
3) Streamlight Mounted to the E&G Vault
4) Wireless CarPlay Adapter
5) Fire Extenguisher Seat Mount
6) 21" Radio Antenna
7) Weather Tech Window Deflectors

Plans Include:
1) Leer Cap - Ordered
2) Decked Bed System - Ordered
3) ARB Dual Compressor Setup - Ordered
4) Front and Rear Bumpers (undecided yet)
5) Larger Intercooler
6) Enkei RPT1 wheels
7) Eibach Front Springs
8) Deaver's +3
9) Rebuilt Shocks

So - not much. :)
 

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"I know that’s against .gov’s executive order. We’re full and no longer admitting New Yawkers or Californians. We will need to see your papers.
I fully expect those papers ... will not be in order...
Seriously, I hear New Mexico is great"

Seriously? Look, I admit I was born in Hollywood, Kalifornistan, which is the intersection of S0d0m and Gomorrah. And even the Hi Dez has become an armpit. But seeing what Austin has become on your watch? It's like West Hollywood, (except the guys there wearing chaps can actually ride). I'm looking at SD, where land is cheaper, property taxes are cheaper, the governor is easy on the eyes, and not as many are moving to.
 

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Plans Include:
1) Leer Cap - Ordered
2) Decked Bed System - Ordered
3) ARB Dual Compressor Setup - Ordered
4) Front and Rear Bumpers (undecided yet)
5) Larger Intercooler
6) Enkei RPT1 wheels
7) Eibach Front Springs
8) Deaver's +3
9) Rebuilt Shocks

So - not much. :)
Good start!
Look, I admit I was born in Hollywood, Kalifornistan, which is the intersection of S0d0m and Gomorrah. And even the Hi Dez has become an armpit. But seeing what Austin has become on your watch? It's like West Hollywood, (except the guys there wearing chaps can actually ride).
Maybe we can get it renamed to East Hollywood?
 

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Hi! I'm Jon, a new member from Southern California.

We just bought a New to Me 2017 Magnetic Raptor in Texas. We closed on our new house at noon, then bought the Raptor at 1pm and drove back to SoCal to get ready for our move to Texas. Lot's of reasons to buy a Texas car, not the least of which is $57.50 registration - but reality is that Texas is where I found the truck I wanted.

It's a 2017 Magnetic, 802a package - no graphics, no pano roof.

I know the rule here is Pics, or you really own a Prius, so here it is! Pardon a couple of CarMax pics - but at least I have one of my own from when we got back to Irvine.

Looking to enjoy this truck with some minor mods along the way.

Thanks for the cool community!

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Nice truck, love that color too. Enjoy!
 
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