Which to sell: Gen 1 or Gen 2?

[Trailmaker]

I have a "first world problem" I need help with. I have (2) Raptors: a 2012 SVT with 65000 miles and a 2019 Raptor with 35000 miles. I no longer need both trucks so I need to part with one of them.

I LOVE the Gen 1 body but the Gen 2 has so many more options than the Gen 1. My Gen 2 is 100% fully loaded, including the Ricaro seats. Could I live without the options (blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, front camera, digital speedometer, rear 360 degree camera, the upgraded display, etc)? Absolutely - no question. the Gen 1 doesn't have any of those options, which is fine...it has a kick-ass V8 and an awesome sounding exhaust.

What are your all thoughts? Which truck should I sell?

Need a little more information. Towing, off-roading, city or highway driving??
I prefer to tow and off road with Gen 1 but I had a front camera on my 13.. I also liked my seats better on my 13. But you have upgraded seats on your 19, so for trips, and a lot seat time, the 19 sounds better.

 

[Sharkman]

I agree with PJbeats. the Gen 1 is special. I will probably let the Gen 2 go.

 

[P4SHOCAT]

Good choice. Wish I could afford two Raptors. I will keep my Gen 1 till I die, it dies, whatever comes first.

 

[dspangler]

Agree with the majority - sell the gen2 NOW while you can, and rake in top dollar. The gen 1 sounds like it really makes you happy, and then test the waters for the 5.2SC Raptor!

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

why are we still having this thread???? its simple. the gen 1 is a piece of crap. i will take it off his hands for $5k. he can keep his gen 2 for starbucks runs. thats it. done. thread closed

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Good choice. Wish I could afford two Raptors. I will keep my Gen 1 till I die, it dies, whatever comes first.

mine died. i brought it back to life. will do it again if needed

 

[Sharkman]

why are we still having this thread???? its simple. the gen 1 is a piece of crap. i will take it off his hands for $5k. he can keep his gen 2 for starbucks runs. thats it. done. thread closed

for $5M, she is yours!

 

[Sharkman]

So now that I am keeping the Gen 1, guess I will start searching threads for what to do to make her even more bad ass!

 

[Nex]

So now that I am keeping the Gen 1, guess I will start searching threads for what to do to make her even more bad ass!

Here is a good start

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[Jakenbake]

So now that I am keeping the Gen 1, guess I will start searching threads for what to do to make her even more bad ass!

My vote is a short course style rear with a “mid travel” kit up front.

By mid travel I mean the increased track width/travel variety and not the factory width raptor suspension (most traveled F150)