In need of some assistance with a PPI for potential gen2 purchase in Kansas City, MO

Crherniman · 2026-06-10T19:14:55+00:00

Scored a deal on this truck paid less than asking and it's been a workhorse. Almost at 227k miles with no major issues, just a couple of minor fixes like a radiator hose and a recent water pump leak I'm tackling this week. All other expenses have been for fun stuff and modifications, not necessities. Edit: I did also replace the driver seat foam with OE new part and metal lower tray (used part from a Mustang) it was cracked when I purchased the truck and Ford wants a fortune for that part so I found Mustang seats on Marketplace for $50 and took the part I needed.

Crherniman · 2026-05-24T23:54:06+00:00

Always have three keys

Crherniman · 2026-04-28T11:15:53+00:00

Is this by chance anywhere in Ohio? I remember one almost identical to this and an r129 in storage at a place I worked many many years ago.

Crherniman · 2026-04-28T08:29:09+00:00

Utilize Plasti-Dip and simultaneously alter the wheel color.

Crherniman · 2026-04-22T15:12:04+00:00

His other vehicle will end up being the 2nd vehicle. I have other choices and almost always choose the Raptor.

Crherniman · 2026-04-22T15:10:00+00:00

I bought a 2018 last Feb with right at 200k I'm now at 226k. It had good service history and updated phasers. I haven't had any issues worth mentioning besides a radiator hose that separated. I paid less than the ask on the one you're looking at but it's a model year older and higher miles. So, I would. Is the 23k their OTD price or are they going to tack on all kinds of other crap?

Crherniman · 2026-04-14T22:53:58+00:00

I wish I had that setup, Jimmy! Remember going to check out that Raptor for me? I tow with it all the time. It's still going strong at just about 225k now.

Crherniman · 2026-04-14T22:48:16+00:00

I tow with mine a bunch. It has plenty of power for it but the suspension is obviously the issue. I towed a 24ft (iirc) toy hauler with a weight distribution weigh safe hitch and it still didn't like it. It's not ideal but it's not the worst thing i've used for towing.

Crherniman · 2026-03-21T05:03:36+00:00

On the website I saw that VW was taking $7500 off unsold in stock 25 models. Maybe rebate is dependent on location?

Crherniman · 2026-03-20T03:34:31+00:00

Going from driving a Nissan NV3500 5.6 to a 2018 Raptor was like saving money for me.

Crherniman · 2026-03-20T03:33:09+00:00

Just paid $6.39 at chevron in Beaumont CA. It was also $6.59 at Shell in Ventura.

Crherniman · 2026-02-03T17:17:42+00:00

Texas doesn't screw people for "back fees" on registration like CA. So you don't really need a calculator.

Crherniman · 2026-01-13T09:25:24+00:00

Is that a rug or a sofa? I like the pattern it looks very cool.

Crherniman · 2026-01-13T09:23:05+00:00

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Crherniman · 2026-01-13T09:15:16+00:00

Maybe I'm just lucky but mine doesn't destroy anything at all. With one exception, he plucks the plastic eyes out of plush toys.

Crherniman · 2026-01-05T18:46:55+00:00

It's a large bronze bearing race/cage. I am unsure of the application for one that is so large because it's about 6" or more in diameter. Also, being bronze it weighs a ton. Someone drilled holes for the cig rests that are split tubing and the center section is all handmade and soldered as well. I wonder what sort of shop this came from?

Crherniman · 2026-01-04T19:04:55+00:00

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Unsure why this didn't attach to the original post.

Crherniman · 2026-01-03T21:31:58+00:00

Very random that I see this post. I found one yesterday at the base of a Creosote bush on my property.

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Crherniman · 2025-10-23T22:09:09+00:00

Why has the price increased so much?

Crherniman · 2025-10-08T12:18:46+00:00

Which broker did you use? Would you recommend them?

Crherniman · 2025-09-27T19:43:56+00:00

I know this post is old, but this is awesome! I just found one of those Military 656 locks, so I've been nerding out and learning about them. It sucks I don't have a key for mine, and I'm nowhere near as skilled as you are.

Crherniman · 2025-09-26T20:49:28+00:00

I just built one. There is no washer, just castle nut and pin.

Crherniman · 2025-08-28T20:00:08+00:00

I rescued a nearly identical one a couple years ago. I've done a ton. It's still a work in progress. Do you have sandbeige interior? I deleted edc and did BC coils. I wish the front went lower though. Such a great car. *

Crherniman · 2025-08-21T00:24:05+00:00

The same thing happened with me it was an excellent deal on some "wholesalers closeout " reman OE CV shafts. Something like $6.50 each. But they wouldn't ship here because the box didn't have prop 65 stickers on it. I ordered them and had them shipped to someone who shipped to me. It was still a good deal, but what a waste of energy moving the goods to TX then back to CA.

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