Trading GT500 for a Raptor

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Been seriously considering getting rid of my 2013 GT500 for a Raptor. I'm on the fence and need some help. Talk me down off the fence or push me over.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the car but I think I would get more use out of the Raptor. Wish I could have both but finances won't allow it.

Talk some sense into me!

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

Selling the GT500 for a loss to buy a truck that gets worse mileage is not a good idea.

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[10splaya22]

If you won't lose too much on the GT500 say go for it. The raptor is an awesome truck

 

[raustin0017]

Keep the GT500 and pick up a used truck if you need to haul stuff. If you want to own the best off-road truck made in America...sell the Shelby and get the Raptor. Good luck!

 

[phil123]

Raptor is great but how often do you need a truck? If you need a truck on an almost daily basis that may be the way to go. If it is just a weekend thing or much less you could always rent a truck when needed or buy a cheap used one for truck duties.

 

[ReapeR948]

Dont be a bonehead, sir. ARE YOU KIDDING?!

 

[NitrousExpress]

Good Luck, either way you'll have a sweet ride!
-Garrett

 

[Husky44]

Why do you think you'd get more use out of a Raptor?

I DD my Shelby all summer; my Excursion sits at home except for when I need to haul dog food once every month.

If you need a truck for WORK, the Raptor's not exactly the best choice, IMHO. Small bed, tall tailgate, and interior that's not exactly made to drag tool belts in and out of.

 

[Myfast70]

How is the value on used a Raptor holding up? Are they holding as well as a '13 & '14 Shelby? I don't really follow the trucks so not sure??

 

[03cobra 87GN]

Get an old f150 with a 302 or 351 throw a cam in it and exhuast call it a day. Well thats my plan at least since I really dont need a truck but would like one for house stuff. Cant beat the sound of a nice cammed sbf imo.

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[BCPD199]

Have you driven one yet? From waht I remember from reading the road tests, they said it handled horribly on pavement, "Rolled like a drunken sailor" if I remember correctly. My friend had one a couple of years ago and said it's on road manners sucked; but, take it off road and it's a different animal. So unless you're into off-roading and Baja running, I'd pass and stay with your GT500.

 

[Cam]

Buy a diesel pickup and keep the Shelby!

 

[Marc]

Keep the Shelby and buy a cheap beater truck for your daily needs.

 

[DeltaElite]

I have both!! 2013 Shelby and just got a 2013 Raptor!!! Love them both for very different reasons. I don't think I have ever liked a truck as much as the Raptor and I have owned many. And the Shelby is the most fun car I have ever had.
If there is a way you can swing it , get a Raptor and keep the Shelby.
You will not regret it!!!!!

 

[rancid]

Get a used 2011 or 2012 F150 FX2 with a 5.0 motor and slap a blower on it. Best of both worlds and way under the cost of a Raptor. My friend has a 5.0 FX2 and we did exhaust and a few mods and the truck is really fun to drive around town.

 

[PhoenixM3]

buy a diesel pickup and keep the shelby!

+1000

 

[GOTSVT?]

I love my Raptor, so comfortable but so different from my Shelby
I'd say do it

 

[99 BIG RED]

Buy a diesel pickup and keep the Shelby!

Yup I agree with this.

 

[DavidHasselhoff]

people are so well informed on Raptors. lol, Raptor's resale values are as good, if not better, than the shelby right now. Also, on-road manners are awesome. I took off my front swaybar & body roll is still not bad. I take turns at 60+ & have no issues at all. The truck rides like a cadillac, literally it's ride comfort is as good as top of the line luxury cars. Usefulness for a shelby or raptor? get real people, there's far better & more cost effective vehicles to get when it comes to daily usefulness. Deciding between a shelby & raptor is more dependent on the OPs taste & want. I was going to get a new GT500 in place of my old one, but I got a Raptor instead. Either way you go, it's a win in my book.

 

[MJN]

I traded my Raptor for my Shelby. Both excellent, just one entire different use in each. I for one sold my atv's and did not really need or use the truck much more.

On a side note I really enjoyed the on road ride. I thought it was much nicer then my 06 screw that I had before it, just wider lol