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Hi Everyone, Thought I this would spur a lot of good advice. I have declared 2020 the year of my new truck. I was looking at a 2020 ford Raptor as there are rumors a v8 could happen for it. BUT then I saw the new Jeep Gladiator and the 2020 model will get a diesel engine. My dad just got a new F-150 Platinum and I love how it drives and handles, so I suspect the Raptor will be the same if not better given the adaptive Fox shocks. Here is a little about me to help with your guidance.
I am 30 and live in a CA, no kids, but a dog that goes everywhere with me. I work a 9-5 in the city, but spend most of my free time and vacation in the mountains or desert, camping, hiking, ADV, etc. The truck wouldn't be my daily commuter, but my weekend escape from the city vehicle so I am not really worried about gas mileage. The big things I need the truck for are hauling gear or my bike and a buddy's around to different trails. Going pretty much where I want for camping or hiking and not worrying about getting stuck. I feel like the last one might be the biggest con of the Raptor, that thing is a beast and wide AF so I know there are some trails where I won't fit width wise and a pain to park if I need to find drive it in the city(my apt building has reserved spaces so not an issue there). The biggest con of the Gladiator, is that I am not a Jeep Wrangler person at all. So worried I am gonna get sucked into that culture whenever I stop at a campsite or out on a trail.
Lastly, before the conversation about buying a cheaper truck and upgrading it yourself comes to mind, please remember I live in the city and don't have access to a garage. Also, the Raptor has been maintaining crazy high re-sale value, so why mess with a good thing. Also, know the Gladiator hasn't rolled out yet, but I know there are more than a few people on here that have inside info
I am 30 and live in a CA, no kids, but a dog that goes everywhere with me. I work a 9-5 in the city, but spend most of my free time and vacation in the mountains or desert, camping, hiking, ADV, etc. The truck wouldn't be my daily commuter, but my weekend escape from the city vehicle so I am not really worried about gas mileage. The big things I need the truck for are hauling gear or my bike and a buddy's around to different trails. Going pretty much where I want for camping or hiking and not worrying about getting stuck. I feel like the last one might be the biggest con of the Raptor, that thing is a beast and wide AF so I know there are some trails where I won't fit width wise and a pain to park if I need to find drive it in the city(my apt building has reserved spaces so not an issue there). The biggest con of the Gladiator, is that I am not a Jeep Wrangler person at all. So worried I am gonna get sucked into that culture whenever I stop at a campsite or out on a trail.
Lastly, before the conversation about buying a cheaper truck and upgrading it yourself comes to mind, please remember I live in the city and don't have access to a garage. Also, the Raptor has been maintaining crazy high re-sale value, so why mess with a good thing. Also, know the Gladiator hasn't rolled out yet, but I know there are more than a few people on here that have inside info
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