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<blockquote data-quote="Blk04L" data-source="post: 15702995" data-attributes="member: 48574"><p>Do you want a Raptor? </p><p></p><p>They aren't that much wider, than a regular F-150 but aren't exactly easy to drive in cities/compact spaces. The new ones are a lot quicker/faster/nicely done inside, but they still are a big truck. Mileage in city will suck. Taken my old Screw through some "real" cities it was a PITA at times. </p><p></p><p>While these trucks, even the Gen 1s still, hold their value very well, just don't see the point of dropping that type of coin for a vehicle that won't be driven much. Especially in NYC. </p><p></p><p>You can always get one, for cheaper, after those 2-3 years in NYC. They aren't Ford GTs. </p><p></p><p>FWIW, you really have to be driving above your level/reckless to "ruin" a Raptor. A lot of frame bending came from the 10-12's, pre reinforced frames, from guys thinking it was a trophy truck out of the factory. AKA going to fast for the stock suspension to handle. Plenty of guys have gone to big events like TRR/Snowball and others with a stock truck, pushed it, and come away with a non damaged truck. Ford did do a good job on both Gens. </p><p>Just like any performance vehicle, on or offroad, know your and the vehicles limits, and you can still have fun and not take the vehicle back on a tow truck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blk04L, post: 15702995, member: 48574"] Do you want a Raptor? They aren't that much wider, than a regular F-150 but aren't exactly easy to drive in cities/compact spaces. The new ones are a lot quicker/faster/nicely done inside, but they still are a big truck. Mileage in city will suck. Taken my old Screw through some "real" cities it was a PITA at times. While these trucks, even the Gen 1s still, hold their value very well, just don't see the point of dropping that type of coin for a vehicle that won't be driven much. Especially in NYC. You can always get one, for cheaper, after those 2-3 years in NYC. They aren't Ford GTs. FWIW, you really have to be driving above your level/reckless to "ruin" a Raptor. A lot of frame bending came from the 10-12's, pre reinforced frames, from guys thinking it was a trophy truck out of the factory. AKA going to fast for the stock suspension to handle. Plenty of guys have gone to big events like TRR/Snowball and others with a stock truck, pushed it, and come away with a non damaged truck. Ford did do a good job on both Gens. Just like any performance vehicle, on or offroad, know your and the vehicles limits, and you can still have fun and not take the vehicle back on a tow truck. [/QUOTE]
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