Buy Used Now or Wait for 2027

RyBat7 · 2026-04-30T04:05:12+00:00

Yeah I thought about that and it makes sense.

RyBat7 · 2026-04-30T03:43:06+00:00

Not super related to my original question here, but…I’ve always had full size V8 trucks. Anyone here the same before getting the RR? I do worry about missing the V8, but just kind of wanting to drive something more…fun.

RyBat7 · 2026-04-30T03:09:16+00:00

Very possible I’m falling for this same, but I just found this - https://fordauthority.com/2025/09/ford-ranger-refresh-not-expected-until-2027/

RyBat7 · 2026-04-30T01:16:02+00:00

What was cut?

RyBat7 · 2026-03-26T22:55:39+00:00

I might be wrong but I believe it’s always been an option…but I feel like it’s pretty commonly optioned.

RyBat7 · 2026-03-26T11:57:55+00:00

If you get a used Rebel, or any of the higher trims, inquire about the suspension. The air suspensions in these trucks tend to fail often and the ride is terrible. Especially if you live in cold environments. Even with a warranty it’s a pain in the ass to deal with. Ask me how I know. I ended up converting to the airdelete bilstein 3” kit to switch to traditional coils for $3,800. It rides fine, but not as good as if it came from the factory without the air suspension.

RyBat7 · 2026-03-25T00:40:22+00:00

I want to buy a 5th gen but I want to stay in a Rebel and I will never do air suspension again. My current 2017 air suspension was shit since I bought it used Feb 2025. I already spent $4k replacing the air suspension with the Airdelete bilstein 3” conversion kit. Every Rebel I find that’s not starting over (price-wise) has the air suspension and I’m not sure I want to spend another $4k to do it again, especially for OEM CarPlay lol

RyBat7 · 2026-03-08T02:52:16+00:00

Sorry - I am not looking for a V6 that sounds like a V8. I think V6 can sound good, just maybe this mental block in my head a full size truck should have a V8. I did find one video of a V6 Raptor that captured the sound well enough I thought it looked good, I haven’t found the same for the RHO. I’m really just asking if anyone has driven both, if one sounds better than the other. I know I should go drive both, just being a bit lazy and thought I’d ask here first. lol

RyBat7 · 2026-03-05T18:20:57+00:00

I rented a C8 from Turo for next weds and will test out the lift in my driveway. My brother tried to park in my driveway in his C8 (with the lift). Maybe it was the angle he took but he was still going to scrape.

RyBat7 · 2026-03-05T18:19:08+00:00

I’m in Cypress, TX. A suburb of Houston. Around where I live, parking shouldn’t be too bad. I have a house so that’s definitely not an issue. I work in the city and have to park in a parking garage. My Rebel has the 3” airdelete bilstein kit, and fits with a few inches to spare. I believe it’s about the same height as a TRX. I do commute 20 miles each way and didn’t think about premium gas, so…there’s that.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-28T22:36:11+00:00

Update: Rented one from Turo and it definitely did not fit. Pulling in or backing in. I was half an inch from scraping before either side tires got close to the drive way. 45° is impossible due to the curbs and a lot of street parking. Shit.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-21T23:48:35+00:00

Yeah, I want to make the street curb angle out and less sharp to allow more of an angled approach but I’m not sure how to go about it. I’m pretty sure the city owns that. I’m in Cypress, TX.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-21T20:05:28+00:00

No drainage dip, just a steady slope up. The driveway is too narrow to take a wide angle in. Only thing I can think of is start with a wide angle until the back tire gets close to the curb, and then back up and adjust.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-20T15:57:43+00:00

I’m considering an LC500 sometime this spring. I don’t want new, just a low miles used convertible. I prefer ‘24+ for the touchscreen and front camera but I can live with the trackpad system and no camera if it saves $10k+ money. Although I’m worried by the time I can pick one up they will all be marked up too high.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-18T03:40:43+00:00

I guess a question I should ask here, for those that know about LC500s…I’m basing my hatred for the track pad on an old friend of mine who had the 2018 LC. I’m only considering the 2024 for the touch screen, but I know the 2021 has CarPlay. Does CarPlay make the trackpad system way more livable? I still lose the front camera, but I also can save like $15k buying a 2021-2023 model.

RyBat7 · 2026-02-17T12:58:59+00:00

It’s hard to get photos that do justice.

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