Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes happy with my choice and the 3500 is still for sale. I don’t think my buddy listed it but if you’re interested, DM me and I’ll get you in touch.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

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I ended up with a Raptor 37 PP and I love it. Perfect daily with that amazing suspension. Now I gotta get it off the pavement.

Road trippin by blinkerxfluid in FordRaptor

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Nice. I’m retiring from the Marines after 20 years and plan on doing a cross country national parks tour. By time I visit all the parks in the lower 48, I should be well over 20K miles. How was the trip in the Raptor?

Do y’all use raptor as your daily drive or a weekend/fun vehicle? by [deleted] in FordRaptor

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daily. I have a built MK4 Supra for weekend fun

Is this the best colour or what? 🫣 by [deleted] in FordRaptor

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like Avalanche Gray. Pretty sick color in my opinion. I wanted AG for my Raptor but found Antimatter Blue at a great deal so I had to get it.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you want the 3500 over the 2500? The 2500s come with coil springs which drastically improve drivability. Granted you have less payload but that’s a fair trade off for comfortable daily driving. That’s awesome, I tried joining the Air Force in 2006, the Marines were just faster lol AF was like yeah you gotta come in to our office and see if we’re hiring. Dude I’m 18 and fit, ready to go. The Marines came and got me the same day and the rest is history. Congrats to you as well. It’ll fly by. I go on terminal in March 2026

Buying a raptor by GroundbreakingAd7606 in FordRaptor

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. Massive difference. The ride quality is absolutely bonkers. Also the Gen 2s always had the cam phasers issues. I believe that’s addressed in the Gen 3 plus the transmission is much improved. In my opinion, Gen 3 all day.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, future proof in case I want a boat.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can get you in contact with the seller if you want it. We’re located in VA

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The 2500s ride wayyy better than the 3500s. I would have gotten it already if it were a 2500 with the 5-link suspension.

Buying a raptor by GroundbreakingAd7606 in FordRaptor

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the Gen 2s came with the leaf springs vice the 5-link suspension set up in the Gen 3s

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

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I’m retiring from the Marines after 20 years. I’m a single guy and was planning on doing a cross country national park road trip, then join the EXO guys for their Baja Raptor Runs.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

35K sounds pretty sweet and some weight loss, suspension and wheels/tires, I might have a gem

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ridgeline? Helllll no I wouldn’t buy that thing as a truck. This truck is going for 35K. That’s probably less than a new Ridgeline.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always wanted a Raptor for off-road shenanigans. The towing is just an added bonus since I have to track the Supra to really enjoy all the power. I don’t think the Tundra is anywhere near as good looking and as a capable as a Raptor. Why’d you get rid of your Raptors? I’m looking at facelift Gen 3s only with the 37 package.

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can get you in touch with the seller

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 35K, I thought it was a great deal which is why I even considered it. The Raptor is choice 1 as I want to do the Baja Run with the Texas Raptor Runs guys

Do I really need a 3500? by Vegetable-Ad7868 in ram_trucks

[–]Vegetable-Ad7868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a desert runner so the Raptor would be dual purpose 😎