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I just thought I'd throw this question out there. I admit I only did a quick search, but I am interested in the response.
For years, trucks to me were either workhorses or they were impractical for regular hauling (you know, 80's Toyotas or Comanchees), but fun to lift and go wheelin' in.
Personally, my wife and I were talking about how impractical our Wrangler was for hauling the kids, dog, various hobby items (RC's, camera equipment, etc.), and for towing anything worthwhile. We discussed SUVs, such as the Durango or the Jeep Grand Cherokee (I've had two of those and wasn't really interested in another.) A small part of me thought about the Raptor as well. The SUVs lost out because they just didn't have the feeling I was looking for. They just all seemed too sedate for me--I didn't test drive the SRT, but that was out of my price range. The Raptor lost out because, well, it is pretty pricey here for an outgoing model. And I wanted a V8.
So we picked it up because:
1. We need to haul my family around in a bit more comfort, with the bed for storing crap.
2. I can now tow my other rigs and worry less about figuring out how to limp them home when I break them.
3. I can buy furniture, axles, motors, etc. and not have to go rent a truck. Especially U-Haul. I'd be happy if I didn't ever have to rent one of their vehicles again. Trailers, maybe.
4. It's got a Hemi. I'm a Mopar guy, so as much as the Raptor appealed to me, there's too much unknown for me with the incoming model, and the old one is super marked up in my area.
Anyway, why did you buy yours?
For years, trucks to me were either workhorses or they were impractical for regular hauling (you know, 80's Toyotas or Comanchees), but fun to lift and go wheelin' in.
Personally, my wife and I were talking about how impractical our Wrangler was for hauling the kids, dog, various hobby items (RC's, camera equipment, etc.), and for towing anything worthwhile. We discussed SUVs, such as the Durango or the Jeep Grand Cherokee (I've had two of those and wasn't really interested in another.) A small part of me thought about the Raptor as well. The SUVs lost out because they just didn't have the feeling I was looking for. They just all seemed too sedate for me--I didn't test drive the SRT, but that was out of my price range. The Raptor lost out because, well, it is pretty pricey here for an outgoing model. And I wanted a V8.
So we picked it up because:
1. We need to haul my family around in a bit more comfort, with the bed for storing crap.
2. I can now tow my other rigs and worry less about figuring out how to limp them home when I break them.
3. I can buy furniture, axles, motors, etc. and not have to go rent a truck. Especially U-Haul. I'd be happy if I didn't ever have to rent one of their vehicles again. Trailers, maybe.
4. It's got a Hemi. I'm a Mopar guy, so as much as the Raptor appealed to me, there's too much unknown for me with the incoming model, and the old one is super marked up in my area.
Anyway, why did you buy yours?