Why so many low milage Gen2 trucks for sale?

[jaz13]

People who didn't know what a Raptor was by 2014, still don't. They don't pay attention to the "spotlight" of the automotive world and it's just a F150 with some big tires to them.

I really think both trucks stand on their own way more than you think. Lets go back a few years and compare some other high end Ford specialty vehicles shall we?

A 2003 Cobra had a MSRP of approx $34K. One with 20K miles in great excellent condition books at over $23K now. $11K depreciation. It still commands 70% of it's original MSRP. Very impressive for a 14 year old car.

The "next Cobra" was the 2007 GT500. MSRP was approx $41K. One with 20K miles in excellent condition books at almost $29K now. $12K depreciation. It is also worth 70% of it's original MSRP, again very impressive. Compare both to any Vette from the same years...

So the older 2003 chassis with less power still is worth the "same" as the newer 2007 chassis which is safer, has more power, better handling, better brakes, etc. It even has the Shelby name attached (literally), yet comparing new vs used values- it still has no additional value compared to the 2003. The GT500 is also not saddled with a horrible sounding engine either- both have blown V8s.

You guys can mock all you want- but remember that hearing is one of your five senses. Smell and taste don't count when it comes to vehicles- so you are taking away 33% of the "experience" of driving a Raptor when you take away the nice V8 melody and replace it with V6 *blat*. Ford knows this- that's why they tried to fake it with the stereo system.

Hopefully you don't view your mass produced G1 as a good place to store your money. It's a used vehicle and prices will fall. I'm sure there will be a resurgence at some point like there has been for the older Broncos, but it took 30 years for that to happen.

 

[EricM]

Talk about missing the point entirely.

 

[smackdownRaptor]

I dunno. I was all about the V8, had a SRT8 for years, a CTSV, a Vette, even a SRT10. But this Twin Turbo EcoBoost is addictive, not up to the level of supercharger, but pretty close. And once a tune is released, it's gonna be a monster.

 

[NASSTY]

Talk about missing the point entirely.

It's not just about sound... The 2003 and 2007 Cobras came with a forced induction engines that you couldn't get in a non=Cobra Mustang. The Gen1 Raptor came with the same engine you COULD get in almost any F150.

 

[EricM]

OK- here's my point since you guys are struggling with it.

Just because it's "newer and better in all ways" doesn't at all mean it'll hold it's value any better than the previous model. It may be worth more in actual dollars when sold, but you spent more up front to buy it.

 

[RAPTERRIER]

Mine is not for sale...

 

[df4801]

Who only puts 20k miles on in 14 years???

Stupid example above.

 

[WhatExit?]

But are the Gen1 values low? Looking at 13/14 trucks with under 30k miles, pricing is in the $49k - $54k range. I was surprised to see values that high.

I guess to that point, the gen 1 Raptor never dropped in value. They have maintained the $49k - $54k value even before the gen 2 Raptor was announced.

They are getting these prices. The trucks in the 50k mile plus category do drop in value though. Those are in the $40k - $42k range.

 

[AndysLog]

who cares. lol


the biggest question we need answered is are you happy with your career thats enabled you to purchase these TOYS. because its a toy, not an investment.

 

[Ruger]

I really don't think that resale value is the root reason why there's a raft of low-mileage GEN2s for sale. That argument could be used with equal validity to explain why ANY used vehicle is for sale - possibly no validity at all.

Buying a vehicle for its supposed and hoped-for future resale value is specious thinking right up there with pulling the handle on a casino slot machine and buying lottery tickets. I just can't think that way. I buy a truck or anything else because it suits my needs, and if continues to suit my needs I keep it.

I plan on keeping my 2011 6.2L GEN1 until they force me to surrender my driver's license.

THIS GEN2 OWNER'S TALE IS MIGHTY INTERESTING:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f261/fixed-my-ecoboost-shudder-problem-56688/