2019 FORD RAPTOR ALLOCATION

[jpwaverider]

ORDERED ONE THANKS!

 

[WhatExit?]

C'mon Joe - do some calling - go online and do some research. You can get a 2019 Ford Raptor below MSRP if you look around (if you're in Kali you'll likely have to go out of state but who knows - call your local dealers too)

Check these out if you haven't already:

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/2019-raptor-intel.61057/page-382
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/deals-on-19s.66083/
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/difficulty-ordering-a-raptor-locally.66002/

 

[jpwaverider]

C'mon Joe - do some calling - go online and do some research. You can get a 2019 Ford Raptor below MSRP if you look around (if you're in Kali you'll likely have to go out of state but who knows - call your local dealers too)

Check these out if you haven't already:

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/2019-raptor-intel.61057/page-382
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/deals-on-19s.66083/
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/difficulty-ordering-a-raptor-locally.66002/

I’m from SoCal and willing to drive it 500 miles back. If I car transport from either dealer below the discount starts to not make sense...
I’ve worked it for 6 months I had success with 2 dealers found 1 in Texas at msrp, and 1 in Georgia for 1k below msrp and that is for a special order optioned out how I want it... In SoCal there a b.s. $2500 - $5000 over msrp

 

[Dalton]

theres a place in FL that sells them for 57k, is that a good deal?

 

[WhatExit?]

I’m from SoCal and willing to drive it 500 miles back. If I car transport from either dealer below the discount starts to not make sense...
I’ve worked it for 6 months I had success with 2 dealers found 1 in Texas at msrp, and 1 in Georgia for 1k below msrp and that is for a special order optioned out how I want it... In SoCal there a b.s. $2500 - $5000 over msrp

I provided you some links - you can find a Raptor for under MSRP but you'll have to work to find the dealerships and they will be out of state.

You can do what many have done - fly there and drive it home or pay to have it transported using the money you saved on the purchase.

Just make sure you buy a Raptor that is legal (sticker under the hood) in California!

 

[pronstar]

Sam Pack 5 Star Ford in Carrollton, TX doesn’t mark anything up, not even Raptors. They’re right down the street from my office, we do business with them and I can put you in touch with a salesperson.

Transportation is extremely slow right now, people will move your car for cheap. We’ve got enclosed transports and would make you a smoking deal on moving the truck to CA if you have some time flexibility (so I can build a load around it).

As an example we were gonna move a RDPer’s recent BMW purchase, from Georgia to CA in an enclosed hauler with white-glove delivery, for $1500. That’s less than 1/3 the rate we’d normally get.




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[McScrewy]

I’m from SoCal and willing to drive it 500 miles back. If I car transport from either dealer below the discount starts to not make sense...
I’ve worked it for 6 months I had success with 2 dealers found 1 in Texas at msrp, and 1 in Georgia for 1k below msrp and that is for a special order optioned out how I want it... In SoCal there a b.s. $2500 - $5000 over msrp

Tell ya what, you buy it... I'll drive it back. [emoji23]

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[jpwaverider]

Sam Pack 5 Star Ford in Carrollton, TX doesn’t mark anything up, not even Raptors. They’re right down the street from my office, we do business with them and I can put you in touch with a salesperson.

Transportation is extremely slow right now, people will move your car for cheap. We’ve got enclosed transports and would make you a smoking deal on moving the truck to CA if you have some time flexibility (so I can build a load around it).

As an example we were gonna move a RDPer’s recent BMW purchase, from Georgia to CA in an enclosed hauler with white-glove delivery, for $1500. That’s less than 1/3 the rate we’d normally get.




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Thank you sir for your offer , I appreciate it.. I’ll keep looking, ideally if I can find a dealer in AZ for msrp it’s better then $2k under in Texas ..

 

[Taboma]

Between all the savings advice on here and the 100s of pages of bullshit about how to get a Raptor for MSRP or less on the Raptor forums, I gotta say --- If you really want one, ahhhhh fuck it, just go buy one and enjoy it.
I wanted a Raptor from the day the first Gen 1 version hit the lots. But for essentially 8 damn years I fought this internal battle of paying more than MSRP here in CA. and being able to live with myself if I didn't get some deal. I always get fuckin deals, my dad beat that shit into my every being.
So for 8 years I watched Raptors drive by, I sat in them in the lots, spent untold hours working salesmen, spent countless hours online trying to find the one I wanted for MSRP or Less, to NO AVAIL.
Finally in late Oct. of 17', I stopped at a lot in inland San Diego, none on the lot but the internet sales guy said they had one coming in exactly how I wanted it --- Cool.
Yes, I had to pay a couple of G's over MSRP, but I got a decent enough deal on my trade in 12' Platinum.
Not once while driving the Raptor have I given even a single shit about that couple of G's, nor have I lost one moment of sleep. At least I didn't pay $ 20-30K over like some did initially
If dear ole Dad is flipping out in his coffin, well if he's really been keeping tabs on me, that should be the least of his concerns, LOL
I was 70 years old when I finally convinced myself to just buy the God damned truck and enjoy it. If you can afford a Raptor, you can afford a couple of extra G's, if you can't then go buy a XLT.
OR just keep on looking and seeking advise from RDP , just try not to die in the interim, that will really piss you off
I'm only writing this to tell you, I did not seek any advise from the members of RDP, cuz they're a bunch of clowns. They dole out advice about saving every penny on some things and how you're a fool if you don't, mean while pissing away bucket loads of $$$ on dumb-ass shit.
I PAID OVER MSRP and look, I'm OK, I survived it, I'm still alive and I'm still loving driving my Raptor

 

[jpwaverider]

Thanks for all the love RDP I appreciate all your feedback, I was hoping for a AZ hookup...
Joe

 

[jpwaverider]

Between all the savings advice on here and the 100s of pages of bullshit about how to get a Raptor for MSRP or less on the Raptor forums, I gotta say --- If you really want one, ahhhhh fuck it, just go buy one and enjoy it.
I wanted a Raptor from the day the first Gen 1 version hit the lots. But for essentially 8 damn years I fought this internal battle of paying more than MSRP here in CA. and being able to live with myself if I didn't get some deal. I always get fuckin deals, my dad beat that shit into my every being.
So for 8 years I watched Raptors drive by, I sat in them in the lots, spent untold hours working salesmen, spent countless hours online trying to find the one I wanted for MSRP or Less, to NO AVAIL.
Finally in late Oct. of 17', I stopped at a lot in inland San Diego, none on the lot but the internet sales guy said they had one coming in exactly how I wanted it --- Cool.
Yes, I had to pay a couple of G's over MSRP, but I got a decent enough deal on my trade in 12' Platinum.
Not once while driving the Raptor have I given even a single shit about that couple of G's, nor have I lost one moment of sleep. At least I didn't pay $ 20-30K over like some did initially
If dear ole Dad is flipping out in his coffin, well if he's really been keeping tabs on me, that should be the least of his concerns, LOL
I was 70 years old when I finally convinced myself to just buy the God damned truck and enjoy it. If you can afford a Raptor, you can afford a couple of extra G's, if you can't then go buy a XLT.
OR just keep on looking and seeking advise from RDP , just try not to die in the interim, that will really piss you off
I'm only writing this to tell you, I did not seek any advise from the members of RDP, cuz they're a bunch of clowns. They dole out advice about saving every penny on some things and how you're a fool if you don't, mean while pissing away bucket loads of $$$ on dumb-ass shit.
I PAID OVER MSRP and look, I'm OK, I survived it, I'm still alive and I'm still loving driving my Raptor

Between all the savings advice on here and the 100s of pages of bullshit about how to get a Raptor for MSRP or less on the Raptor forums, I gotta say --- If you really want one, ahhhhh fuck it, just go buy one and enjoy it.
I wanted a Raptor from the day the first Gen 1 version hit the lots. But for essentially 8 damn years I fought this internal battle of paying more than MSRP here in CA. and being able to live with myself if I didn't get some deal. I always get fuckin deals, my dad beat that shit into my every being.
So for 8 years I watched Raptors drive by, I sat in them in the lots, spent untold hours working salesmen, spent countless hours online trying to find the one I wanted for MSRP or Less, to NO AVAIL.
Finally in late Oct. of 17', I stopped at a lot in inland San Diego, none on the lot but the internet sales guy said they had one coming in exactly how I wanted it --- Cool.
Yes, I had to pay a couple of G's over MSRP, but I got a decent enough deal on my trade in 12' Platinum.
Not once while driving the Raptor have I given even a single shit about that couple of G's, nor have I lost one moment of sleep. At least I didn't pay $ 20-30K over like some did initially
If dear ole Dad is flipping out in his coffin, well if he's really been keeping tabs on me, that should be the least of his concerns, LOL
I was 70 years old when I finally convinced myself to just buy the God damned truck and enjoy it. If you can afford a Raptor, you can afford a couple of extra G's, if you can't then go buy a XLT.
OR just keep on looking and seeking advise from RDP , just try not to die in the interim, that will really piss you off
I'm only writing this to tell you, I did not seek any advise from the members of RDP, cuz they're a bunch of clowns. They dole out advice about saving every penny on some things and how you're a fool if you don't, mean while pissing away bucket loads of $$$ on dumb-ass shit.
I PAID OVER MSRP and look, I'm OK, I survived it, I'm still alive and I'm still loving driving my Raptor

I did what you did on my boat, my wife was pissed for 6 months. If I roll like that on every purchase , I’ll be getting a divorce and selling all my toys..

Thank you for your advice I was hoping for a RDP member to be ford dealer in AZ. That would be ideal...

 

[Taboma]

I did what you did on my boat, my wife was pissed for 6 months. If I roll like that on every purchase , I’ll be getting a divorce and selling all my toys..

Thank you for your advice I was hoping for a RDP member to be ford dealer in AZ. That would be ideal...

Oh, trust me, my wife was so sick of me dragging her onto every Ford lot we passed with a Raptor for 8 fuckin years she was happier than I was when I sprung the news on her. That's called the "Wear her down" tactic. Besides, I showed her how a new Platinum was almost the same MSRP and how by waiting another year, the price would have gone up anyway. Besides, my wife loves the new truck !!

I'm just playing, hopefully you find a deal that you both can live with, divorce isn't a good option, although I'm damn glad I did that too --- TWICE
Life's short, you'll realize that when at some point you look around and discover all your friends are dead.

 

[Taboma]

I do know my buddy who sells Ford Trucks in Houston told me they still mark them up. But a friend I know in Kerrville Tx. said that local dealer always seems to have them on the lot for MSRP. One important reason I wanted to buy one close to home was dealer support if needed (It hasn't been, at least yet). In the past having a good relationship with my local dealer has provided useful when I started getting jerked around on some warranty issues. Plus I was able to get a better deal from the dealer because he knew I'd be back for my service needs. The larger MSRP advertised markup was for more for non-locals.

Did you read the story on the Raptor forum about that couple who traveled like 1,500 miles to get a deal in San Antonio Tx. Got their new truck, parked in the hotel lot right in front of the office and it was stolen that night. Went back the next day, bought another and drove 1,500 miles straight home, no stopping. Such a deal !!!

 

[pkbullet]

The 19's move pretty easy at 5k over. They won't sit for more than a week or two at that number. All of us are different, but I don't see why you would want to sell these out of your market unless it was for significantly more than what you can get locally. We would always give a local, repeat, service customer a better deal than someone out of our area. Just got this one 802 package. Find the one you like and buy it.

 

[riverroyal]

these things are getting over msrp?? why

 

[EmpirE231]

these things are getting over msrp?? why

because... racetruck bro

 

[RiverDave]

these things are getting over msrp?? why

Supply and demand

 

[steak&lobster]

Supply and demand

Well I'm not supplying any demand. I'm getting a new diesel.

 

[jpwaverider]

Put a deposit down on my own build 801a with a spray in bed liner today in AZ, has more then I will ever need, now I have to wait 3 months...
thanks RDP peeps !!!
Joe

 

[DrunkenSailor]

The only place I have seen real "deals" on Raptors. Road Trip?
https://www.brandonford.com/inventory?q=raptor

 

[pronstar]

Supply and demand

I think people just don’t realize that there are dealers out there who don’t charge any markup, and will deliver nationwide [emoji106]


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[Blue Oval]

Did not read thru all of the comments. I just sold one. A couple friends still have some in stock. I don’t have any allocation left. But can direct you if you want to deal as far as Michigan.

 

[Chili Palmer]

Here's one in Seymour, Indiana for $67k:

https://www.bobpoynterfordofseymour...al=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=Search+inventory...

 

[jpwaverider]

Did not read thru all of the comments. I just sold one. A couple friends still have some in stock. I don’t have any allocation left. But can direct you if you want to deal as far as Michigan.

Put a deposit down on my own build 801a with a spray in bed liner today in AZ, has more then I will ever need, now I have to wait 3 months...
thanks RDP peeps !!!
thanks ,
Joe

 

[jpwaverider]

Put a deposit down on my own build 801a with a spray in bed liner today in AZ, has more then I will ever need, now I have to wait 3 months...
thanks RDP peeps !!!
thanks ,
Joe

Here's one in Seymour, Indiana for $67k:

https://www.bobpoynterfordofseymour...al=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=Search+inventory...

Here's one in Seymour, Indiana for $67k:

https://www.bobpoynterfordofseymour...al=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=Search+inventory...

Here's one in Seymour, Indiana for $67k:

https://www.bobpoynterfordofseymour...al=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=Search+inventory...

Here's one in Seymour, Indiana for $67k:

https://www.bobpoynterfordofseymour...al=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=Search+inventory...

Put a deposit down on my own build 801a with a spray in bed liner today in AZ, has more then I will ever need, now I have to wait 3 months...
thanks RDP peeps !!!
Thanks Joe

 

[Wayn-o]

Anyone on RDP own or manage a ford dealership , I’d really love to order a 2019 raptor 801a package with a spray in bed liner nothing else , no bells and whistles for MSRP or less...

Thank you in advance

Joe

Contact me at 1 626 825-4450

Try Team Ford in Las Vegas. I know several guys that have ordered them from them.

 

[NicPaus]

Talking with a Guy earlier just bought 1. Said a few local dealers that have them on the lot are asking over $120K. Said he got his 2019 for 7k over MSRP of $78K. I did not realize demand was so high. He just laughed when I asked if he got it for MSRP or less.

 

[WhatExit?]

To the guy who said pay over sticker, yeah sure go for it you can afford to throw your money away.

For everyone else you can get these at MSRP or less.

I got my new Raptor at MSRP in Montana and drove it home it was a great road trip through Utah.

I’d rather travel and know that I paid MSRP or less and drive the truck home than know I was too lazy and willing to pay over sticker but that’s just me.

Let me know if you want one at sticker and I’ll give you the info on the dealer in Montana

 

[SJP]

Try Team Ford in Las Vegas. I know several guys that have ordered them from them.

I had a buddy get his out of Vegas - I think that was the dealer and was able to get @ MSRP. This was when the new aluminum ones first came out.

 

[WhatExit?]

I bought my 2017 Raptor from Jim Muse at Laurel Ford. Here's info he provided last month:

We have one leftover 2018 Oxford White 802a with the orange accent interior available here in Montana. It has an MSRP of $65,675. We also have a few 2019's incoming and currently are taking orders. Feel free to call or email with any questions. Thanks.

https://www.laurelford.com/new/Ford...20a0e0a171377b1d88121c8a0.htm?searchDepth=2:2

Jim Muse
207-841-7011
[email protected]

 

[gqchris]

I always look at it like, “whats your time worth?” Driving half across the country to aave a few grand when you can be working and charging a client 150$ an hour. Ill work and save my time. Thats just my logic though.

 

[hallett21]

I always look at it like, “whats your time worth?” Driving half across the country to aave a few grand when you can be working and charging a client 150$ an hour. Ill work and save my time. Thats just my logic though.

Not to mention fuel, hotel, flight, food


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[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Good excuse for a road trip. All work and no play makes Chris a dull boy...

 

[pronstar]

I always look at it like, “whats your time worth?” Driving half across the country to aave a few grand when you can be working and charging a client 150$ an hour. Ill work and save my time. Thats just my logic though.

Not to mention fuel, hotel, flight, food


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Why go thru all that trouble?
There’s a multi-billion dollar industry that does nothing but ship cars. Dealers ship cars every day.

If your savings are greater than the shipping charges, it seems like a no-brainer. You’ll never set foot it a dealership.



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[squeezer]

Just ordered a 2019 for $1K under sticker...

Not the best possible deal to be had out there but close enough to make me pull the trigger.

 

[attitude]

For anyone still looking I just saw this add

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[Xtrmwakeboarder]

For anyone still looking I just saw this add
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What a steal... oh wait, it’s 2019!!! Seems like the market is saturated and they should be dealing soon enough

 

[TBulger]

Bought fully loaded one, less Raptor sticker, in 17 for 5k over. Drove it for 16 months, 40k miles and sold for 55k to a friend. It was a nice truck, but never used it’s credentials, never got tired of looking at the front end and parked it in driveway front end toward street every time.

 

[Taboma]

Bought fully loaded one, less Raptor sticker, in 17 for 5k over. Drove it for 16 months, 40k miles and sold for 55k to a friend. It was a nice truck, but never used it’s credentials, never got tired of looking at the front end and parked it in driveway front end toward street every time.

Had my 18' for 16 months, all of 7K miles and thanks to a RDP thread, learned on Friday I had daytime running lights Tested them yesterday, yup, with light switch in 'Auto' and DLR enabled in the Vehicle info center, only the low-beam LED headlights comes on when the vehicle is running, no amber surrounds, clearance or tail lights.
No plans on selling mine until I've at least mastered the tech wizardry --- OK, perhaps 'Mastered' is overstating it , maybe discovered is more appropriate
At least I use the ability of my Raptor to tow my Wildcat XX up dirt roads to our ranch, where I'm occasionally met by a Camry driving out, lol
Yesterday I drove it hard through a big puddle, hopefully I didn't splash any mud on her

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Why go thru all that trouble?
There’s a multi-billion dollar industry that does nothing but ship cars. Dealers ship cars every day.

If your savings are greater than the shipping charges, it seems like a no-brainer. You’ll never set foot it a dealership.



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Doing all that to save a grand? NFW. Doing all that so save 5 or 6K? No-brainer.

A co-worker's husband horse-trades BMWs all the time. Buys them cheap (and rust free) out of Texas and ships them up here. Drives one for a couple months than sells it, usually for a little bit of profit. I've shipped cars before, it is a pretty easy deal.

 

[WhatExit?]

For anyone still looking I just saw this add
View attachment 728130

I'll believe that dealership when actual Raptor owners post that's what they paid. Until then that place is like all the others

What a steal... oh wait, it’s 2019!!! Seems like the market is saturated and they should be dealing soon enough

Funny! People have been saying that for the past 3-4 years

 

[pronstar]

Doing all that to save a grand? NFW. Doing all that so save 5 or 6K? No-brainer.

A co-worker's husband horse-trades BMWs all the time. Buys them cheap (and rust free) out of Texas and ships them up here. Drives one for a couple months than sells it, usually for a little bit of profit. I've shipped cars before, it is a pretty easy deal.

Kinda funny, I prefer to buy this way in general.
No need to ever go to a dealership.

Even buying locally, I’ve had the car delivered and did all paperwork remotely.


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[Xtrmwakeboarder]

I'll believe that dealership when actual Raptor owners post that's what they paid. Until then that place is like all the others




Funny! People have been saying that for the past 3-4 years

Definitely not me. Kind of hard to say that when NOBODY was advertising MSRP...especially in CA. 2019 has some pretty cool upgrades, but its not like everyone with a ‘17 or ‘18 is going to make the jump for new shocks.

 

[Ziggy]

Never ceased to amaze me how many people opted to waitlist with me for hard to get M series cars. I was one of the few that didn't mark up over msrp.

 

[beaverretriever]

So it's still a little ways out, but we are buying either a 2020 F-250 or a 2020 Raptor. For those of you who have a Gen 2 Raptor, how does it tow? What kind of weight are you towing? I see a lot of people are putting the helper bags or springs in them. Not hot on adding anything to such a neat truck.

We will be towing a Nautique G23 and total weight is around 7300lbs.

To be honest we will probably end up with a 250, but I sure do like the Raptors. We will probably order it basic as I really don't like all the graphics packs, upgraded wheels or any of that stuff.

I do have a dealer that will do 1500 under MSRP. I assume that is pretty good as I see ADM of upwards of 20k and more at a lot of dealers!

 

[Taboma]

So it's still a little ways out, but we are buying either a 2020 F-250 or a 2020 Raptor. For those of you who have a Gen 2 Raptor, how does it tow? What kind of weight are you towing? I see a lot of people are putting the helper bags or springs in them. Not hot on adding anything to such a neat truck.

We will be towing a Nautique G23 and total weight is around 7300lbs.

To be honest we will probably end up with a 250, but I sure do like the Raptors. We will probably order it basic as I really don't like all the graphics packs, upgraded wheels or any of that stuff.

I do have a dealer that will do 1500 under MSRP. I assume that is pretty good as I see ADM of upwards of 20k and more at a lot of dealers!

I love my 19' Raptor --- but no way would I tow that much weight behind it. The suspension is awesome for what it's designed for, towing heavy loads or carrying a bed full of rock, is not it. You'd also have to upgrade the very special "Load Range C" KOs, to D's or E's --- again, essentially defeating the intended purpose.

For towing that much weight safely, just get the 250 and enjoy the piece of mind, why turn a Raptor into something it's not ?

 

[beaverretriever]

I love my 19' Raptor --- but no way would I tow that much weight behind it. The suspension is awesome for what it's designed for, towing heavy loads or carrying a bed full of rock, is not it. You'd also have to upgrade the very special "Load Range C" KOs, to D's or E's --- again, essentially defeating the intended purpose.

For towing that much weight safely, just get the 250 and enjoy the piece of mind, why turn a Raptor into something it's not ?

Yeah, that's exactly what I am thinking. Thanks! I heard they were way too soft from the factory and I wasn't hot on doing anything aftermarket to it.

Unfortunately I just don't have the kind of money to have a tow/work vehicle, a bitchen off road truck, fun car, etc.

 

[Taboma]

Yeah, that's exactly what I am thinking. Thanks! I heard they were way to soft from the factory and I wasn't hot on doing anything after market to it.

The soft is part of what makes it ride so awesome. While waiting for my Raptor to be serviced the other day I was looking at the new F250's --- damn, they are nice --- and kinda spendy but I imagine there's some better deals to be had there.
1,500 below MSRP is awesome for a 19' Raptor --- this dealership here in No County San Diego had their $ 10K market adjustment proudly displayed. I was surprised to fine two GT 350 Mustangs --- both 18's, with zero markup.

 

[beaverretriever]

The soft is part of what makes it ride so awesome. While waiting for my Raptor to be serviced the other day I was looking at the new F250's --- damn, they are nice --- and kinda spendy but I imagine there's some better deals to be had there.
1,500 below MSRP is awesome for a 19' Raptor --- this dealership here in No County San Diego had their $ 10K market adjustment proudly displayed. I was surprised to fine two GT 350 Mustangs --- both 18's, with zero markup.

Oh for sure, the soft suspension has to be a hoot on rough roads. Oh we won't be buying some King Ranch Platinum heated leather seated 250; just an XL/XLT with Sport and FX4 pack. I am a pretty basic truck guy, but I have always wanted a Raptor.

Yeah, GT350s are at MSRP or well below now, especially if there is an 18 on the lot. All due of course to the release of the new GT500.

 

[Taboma]

Oh for sure, the soft suspension has to be a hoot on rough roads. Oh we won't be buying some King Ranch Platinum heated leather seated 250; just an XL/XLT with Sport and FX4 pack. I am a pretty basic truck guy, but I have always wanted a Raptor.

Yeah, GT350s are at MSRP or well below now, especially if there is an 18 on the lot. All due of course to the release of the new GT500.

I tow max about 3500 lbs, awesome with tons of power and I tow in and out of some fairly rough dirt roads getting into and out of my ranch. The added approx 400 lbs of tongue weight actually improves the ride and it rides twice as nice over the washboards as did my 4x4 Platinum, easy deal. But I wouldn't want to load it with double that much tongue weight, not on "C" rated tires at 38 PSI
Good luck with your choices !!