Put A Deposit Down On A Thing

"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
09/06/2020 at 18:40 • Filed to: Ford Raptor

A big thing. Going to pay the rest mid-week when the banks reopen. Yes I realize the seller could probably just run off with my deposit never to be seen again. The guy is in his mid-70s and using a walker and also is selling multiple multiple vehicles so seems unlikely to be a con. Worst case I got a really expensive but fun test drive out of it. Hopefully more to come...

DISCUSSION (20)

jminer > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 18:52

With that gross weight is it an Econoline or a F150? It’s a fun blue color I’ve not seen either in before.

Either way - congrats on the pending purchase!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > jminer
09/06/2020 at 18:58

Thanks. F-150 Raptor . The color sold it. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly meeting at the bank in a few days.

jminer > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:02

Ooh - exciting!

A Raptor is one of only a couple vehicles that could tempt me back into buying a modern Ford after having 2 with serious issues in a row (and terrible build quality).

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > jminer
09/06/2020 at 19:05

Yeah it’s about the only thing with a Ford badge in the last 20 years I’m interested in. I know it’s gonna be a expensive and time consuming to maintain... but it’s a Raptor.

jminer > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:09

My wife’s car was a Flex that developed transmissions issues and had a Sync system that was an absolute nightmare. The touchscreen controlled the HVAC too and would constantly reboot and frequently not work at all.

Next I had a 12 Focus hatch that was a 5 speed so I avoided the DCT issues but build quality was awful and had major emssions systems failure at 80k miles and needed a new cat and bunch of other stuff.

The Flex got replaced with a Hybrid RAV4 which is pretty slick and the Focus a Sportwagen TDI (6 speed) and we are both much happier. Knock on wood neither have given us a single problem.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:11

You’ve had a big couple of weeks. Congrats, you’re going to love the truck!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > jminer
09/06/2020 at 19:14

The Sportwagen with 6 speed in either diesel or gas is such a great car. I test drove a 1.8T back when the Mk7 came out and really wanted to buy it. Local VW dealer was sketchy and I couldn’t make a decent deal. Ended up with a manual Forester which Has been a great car but man that Sportwagen is just a higher quality machine all around.

WilliamsSW > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:14

Ooh nice! Congratulations!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > WilliamsSW
09/06/2020 at 19:19

Thanks. Trying to not get too excited until I actually have keys.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
09/06/2020 at 19:22

When it rains it pours I guess. Had a lot of big decisions on hold for months with the pandemic and finally just went for them. How’s the end of the Gov’t FY treating you? It’s been pure chaos for us with everyone trying to finish things that got pushed by the pandemic because their money is still going to go away on Sept 30.

jminer > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:29

I bought my MK6 just after they finally started fixing the emissions on them so I got a solid deal on it and love the car.

If they had made a TDI AllTrack man would have I lined up to give them my money!

onlytwowheels > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:37

I saw the tire size listed and was just trying to figure out what F150 you had....

Congrats on the new rig.

HammerheadFistpunch > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 19:38

Oooh, a supercab shorty with the 6.2 no less. neat!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > onlytwowheels
09/06/2020 at 19:41

I was hoping to get people looking at that... even 10 years later 34” tires on a factory truck are pretty crazy.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch
09/06/2020 at 19:45

The SuperCrew is just too damn long. My kids should fit in the back seat of the extended cab OK for a few years yet.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 20:04

We’re in generalized denial that we don’t have a budget yet for 10/1. Nobody’s talking about it, besides the usual end-of-year supply cutoff at the end of August.

Our biggest focus is training a bunch of people we hired in late 19 and March of 20. Luckily training budgets are based on hire date and can be kicked back 24 months...we’ve replaced a lot of in-person with self-study and online training and it’s been, well, exhausting. I’ve worked harder since March than I ever have before.

WilliamsSW > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 20:07

I hear you - hope that goes smoothly and you’re enjoying big v8 noises soon!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > WilliamsSW
09/06/2020 at 20:07

Did one highway merge on the test drive. Man that motor sounds good.

WilliamsSW > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 20:25

Big v8s always do.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/06/2020 at 20:27

Yes! Big V8s are fun!!

Congrats :)