posted by AutomatikI prefer a cleaner look. I don't know why people keep the horrific RUBICON decals on their Jeeps. I'd ditch all stickers immediately.
Any plans to mod it? I'd go all weather mats and full ceramic tint to start.
Getting a ceramic coating for paint and undercoat for rust etc asap
No other plans on modding it until the warranty is up.
I'm considering paint correction and ceramic. I regret not doing it as soon as I bought my 4runner. The paint quality is very subpar.
I traded in my 2016 Accord with 65k miles on it for a new Palisade. My wife has always had an suv and I’ve always had a sedan but right when Covid hit she bought a Lexus UX Hybrid so she wanted me to get something bigger this time around. I’ve had it about 3 weeks now and love it.
posted by jmogWell…
It happened yesterday.
Spent months trying to find anyone selling one at MSRP…
no one is selling Raptor R at MSRP, most want $150-200k for a $109k truck)
Many are selling base model raptors ($80k) at or just over MSRP.
Nearly no one is selling a fully loaded 37in tire performance package Raptor at MSRP ($89k). Most asking for $105-110k.
I got lucky, a dealership In Lebanon OH (north of Cincy) had a customer custom order one, but it took 6 months due to part shortages so they bought one somewhere else in the mean time. The dealership had a fully loaded 37” tire package Raptor with everything except some of the Raptor decals/stickers (guy didn’t like them) and sold it at MSRP.
I picked it up yesterday.
Truck that I have wanted since they came out in 2010…
My F150 Raptor…
Last week I took the Ford Factory Tour and saw one of these coming off the line. Beautiful vehicle.
posted by sportchamppsI traded in my 2016 Accord with 65k miles on it for a new Palisade. My wife has always had an suv and I’ve always had a sedan but right when Covid hit she bought a Lexus UX Hybrid so she wanted me to get something bigger this time around. I’ve had it about 3 weeks now and love it.
We're considering the Palisade and the Honda Pilot at the moment. We really like the Volvo's but I'm just not sure it's worth the money.
Got this a few weeks back
NICE! What trim? iMax?
That's my fav Toyota color.
posted by justincredibleWe're considering the Palisade and the Honda Pilot at the moment. We really like the Volvo's but I'm just not sure it's worth the money.
I test drove a '21 Pilot Black edition. Awesome car, I just couldn't justify the price.
We have a 2020 Pilot, Elite trim. It’s had some audio issues and already has a new alternator, but overall it’s been good. Needed a 3rd row SUV for child purposes. I wanted to look at the Palisade but wife hated on it being a Kia. Looked at the Subaru Ascent too but didn’t like it as much.
posted by AutomatikNICE! What trim? iMax?
That's my fav Toyota color.
Platinum. No I-Force. There wasn't a Platinum scheduled with the engine in any of the 6 Toyota dealerships in my area in the next couple months.
I actually really like the look of the Kia Telluride, too.
posted by kizer permanenteLast week I took the Ford Factory Tour and saw one of these coming off the line. Beautiful vehicle.
Yes they are, I did energy and emission studies at both Ford truck plants in the USA a few years ago, were you at the Louisville KY plant or the Kansas City MO plant?
posted by justincredibleI actually really like the look of the Kia Telluride, too.
I saw one on the road the other day, I agree, oddly I kind of like the look of the Telluride.
posted by jmogYes they are, I did energy and emission studies at both Ford truck plants in the USA a few years ago, were you at the Louisville KY plant or the Kansas City MO plant?
Rouge Plant in Dearborn
posted by kizer permanenteRouge Plant in Dearborn
I didn't realize they had retooled that plant until now. When I did the energy study at that plant they were only making mustangs.
Back then all trucks were made at either Louisville or KC. Now its Dearborn, KC or Louisville.
Apparently Dearborn is the only site of the 3 that makes Raptors.
I got to see a Shelby Mustang come off the line back when Dearborn made Mustangs.
jmog and/or brutus
Since you have brand new rides, have you looked into PPF and/or ceramic coating? I just scheduled to get it done in July. More than I wanted to pay, but shitty factory paint and I'm OCD...so fuck it.
posted by Automatikjmog and/or brutus
Since you have brand new rides, have you looked into PPF and/or ceramic coating? I just scheduled to get it done in July. More than I wanted to pay, but shitty factory paint and I'm OCD...so fuck it.
I have gone back and forth on ceramic coating.
One minute I am calling to set up the appointment the next minute I read somewhere that it’s great but can get similar results by regular waxing.
Ceramic coating for full size trucks in NE Ohio range from $1600-2000.
Kind of why I am REALLY thinking it through.
90k truck, no brainer IMO. Also, with PPF.
I wish I would have done it immediately.
That price is in line. In Denver, I was quoted at $1750, includes minor paint correction, two stage spray and includes wheels and windshield. The PPF adds a lot more to the cost but I’m still figuring out what option to go with.
Why does the $90,000 need anything? Why would it have shitty factory paint?
Wut?
Meaning if you’re dropping 90k on vehicle, a few extra to protect it isn’t that big of a deal. I wouldn’t suggest it for a $5k commuter.
My car does have shitty factory paint. It’s a known issue.
