Trading 22 XLT for 24 XLT v6?

[Bob902]

Higher interest rates, higher payment, higher insurance, higher taxes. No thanks.

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[Bobby-C]

Personally I wouldn't buy a first year run vehicle. Made that mistake a couple times (truck, motorcycle and snowmobile) and have always had issues. Not that you can avoid them (especially now post 2020) but it seems like the first year you're the test dummy. Unless there are other options or reasons I don't think the V6 alone is worth trading up for. Now if it were the Raptor I "might" consider it but there's nothing about the new 6G that makes me say "I gotta have it". If you're looking for more power I'd just tune it and call it a day.

I bought a Harley first year the M8 came out in 2017 and my 2019 Ranger Lariat, never had an issue with either one, Don't be afraid to new year models.

 

[AzScorpion]

I bought a Harley first year the M8 came out in 2017 and my 2019 Ranger Lariat, never had an issue with either one, Don't be afraid to new year models.

While "technically" is was a first year model here in the US the 2019 Ranger was already out throughout the rest of the world, The US based model was designed off of those and just brought up to US standard so it really wasn't a first year run. The 2024 6G was the really the first year run for the US and from what I've heard they've been having their share of issues.

I'll stand by my words that'll I'll never buy any first year run having been burned 3+ times doing so in the past. Maybe others have been lucky but I've learned my lesson. Especially post 2020 where just about everything now seems to be of less quality and that's putting it lightly.

 

[Bobby-C]

While "technically" is was a first year model here in the US the 2019 Ranger was already out throughout the rest of the world, The US based model was designed off of those and just brought up to US standard so it really wasn't a first year run. The 2024 6G was the really the first year run for the US and from what I've heard they've been having their share of issues.

I'll stand by my words that'll I'll never buy any first year run having been burned 3+ times doing so in the past. Maybe others have been lucky but I've learned my lesson. Especially post 2020 where just about everything now seems to be of less quality and that's putting it lightly.

Thats your prerogative.

 

[21_TreMor]

I’ve been thinking and looking into the new 2.7 V6 also but the one thing I am holding out on is that they bring back the Tremor package and maybe even add a little like a torsen limited slip front diff to the package with the 2.7V6. Then maybe I would seriously consider getting it.

 

[tm1506]

I say, if you can afford it and it's what you want, get it! Life's too short not to get what you want.

 

[Cabose-1]

If I had the money I'd get the new ranger with a v6.
Just don't want 4x4. So I'd have to live with that.
But I'd still get one.

 

[2020RangerGuy]

I am debating this very thing. Ran into a bit of money, I'm getting old and this will be my last ego vehicle, if I bought one. Just paid the truck off. Have been debating between a v6 2.7 or RR...or just more upgrade on my low mile 2020. Just got my GR Running boards installed. Ugh!

 

[Superspirit]

While the new ranger raptor has a much nicer interior, without a tune it was a disappointing test drive. I have an Unleashed tune, cvf intercooler, charge pipes and downpipe, Gibson dual exhaust and my little 2.3 runs better than the stock ranger raptor. And at $60k plus a $5k adm. It wasn't worth it to me. So I upgraded to roush wheels and 33 in tires and very happy with the 22xlt. If the tranny shits I'll replace it. As a retired tech one thing is for sure, EVERY VEHICLE BREAKS!

 

[2020RangerGuy]

While the new ranger raptor has a much nicer interior, without a tune it was a disappointing test drive. I have an Unleashed tune, cvf intercooler, charge pipes and downpipe, Gibson dual exhaust and my little 2.3 runs better than the stock ranger raptor. And at $60k plus a $5k adm. It wasn't worth it to me. So I upgraded to roush wheels and 33 in tires and very happy with the 22xlt. If the tranny shits I'll replace it. As a retired tech one thing is for sure, EVERY VEHICLE BREAKS!

I was wondering about that. Getting parts like you have would probably be enough for me. I don't need a sports car, but I like the feeling of power. Only problem for me is I'm not a mechanic, and not super handy with tools either. I'd have to find a reputable shop, and back in the say on my 00' Silver V6 I had a bad experience. I think the tranny would be most likely fail point, any idea on how much hp/tq the 10 speed can handle?

 

[Superspirit]

I was wondering about that. Getting parts like you have would probably be enough for me. I don't need a sports car, but I like the feeling of power. Only problem for me is I'm not a mechanic, and not super handy with tools either. I'd have to find a reputable shop, and back in the say on my 00' Silver V6 I had a bad experience. I think the tranny would be most likely fail point, any idea on how much hp/tq the 10 speed can handle?

They put it behind the twin turbo 3.5V6 which is the highest rated tow capacity of the f150's. Install a zip kit and a deep pan and drive on. I'm waiting for mine to exit warranty then I'll install those pieces that are waiting in the garage.

 

[OGMix376]

They put it behind the twin turbo 3.5V6 which is the highest rated tow capacity of the f150's. Install a zip kit and a deep pan and drive on. I'm waiting for mine to exit warranty then I'll install those pieces that are waiting in the garage.

Could you tell me what a “zip” kit is?

Ppe pan is already on the list of upcoming mods..

(I just ordered 2.5’s and uca’s.. so gonna do a couple side jobs and repair the bank account a little before any other purchases ?.)

 

[Superspirit]

Sonnax zipkit, https://www.sonnax.com/parts/5834-zip-kit. It fixes a lot of the problems these trans have. Good luck finding one. Got mine on ebay but they are sold out

 

[OGMix376]

I am debating this very thing. Ran into a bit of money, I'm getting old and this will be my last ego vehicle, if I bought one. Just paid the truck off. Have been debating between a v6 2.7 or RR...or just more upgrade on my low mile 2020. Just got my GR Running boards installed. Ugh!

Do you need a RR? If the answer isn’t I absolutely must have a RR… well you know.
Do you need a new truck? If the answer isn’t yes… well then it’s no..
If both previous answers are no… well maybe just pick up a couple mods you’ve been meaning to do for that beloved 5G you’re already in and have paid for thus far..

The question I think here is… do I need 5k# or 7.5k# of towing ability?
if you don’t need the extra towing capacity..
the RR will likely be the ride that will provide the fun in funds spent.. (better on road feel compared to the 5G xlt tremor and lariat FX4 6G. In my opinion.)
Bros will wave and thumbs up..
F150 raptors will look and try to hide their approval and pretend not to be jealous of the superior ease of parking you’ll have.. Bronco Raptor owners will ask you for your spare change, while simultaneously looking down their nose at you as if they have the far superior off road vehicle they borrowed against their house to purchase.??

::::coming up…my opinion no one asked for ?::::
I Feel I have two cents to finally pay in to this?.

I test drove a 6G (FX4 Lariat) and a Ranger Raptor (finally) personally it’s a fun truck out the box.. (but the mod fever will set in just the same.)..
The interior of the RR is definitely something else..(Particularly the seats are fancy fancy.)
going directly out of a RR to a 6G (which I did for funzies).. you do feel a sense of like downgrading..(downgrade is kinda harsh but I couldn’t figure a different way to state.).. like from “this is very cool.” to “this is pretty cool.”… then I got in my 5g “this is nice and feels like home?.
Unfortunately for me RR’s are not that much of a difference in price from what I paid for my xlt tremor.. so that would’ve been a easy decision to choose the RR..(before growing sentimentality attached to my 5G.).. if they were both available at the time of purchase.
I’m still firm that the 5G looks are way better looking than the 6G or the RR…
(the first thing I’d be doing to the RR is the bronco front end and fender flares conversion I’ve seen.).
The RR is a higher starting point with I believe a higher landing point when it comes to peak performance Baja fun.. but also would seem to me to be better on the road as a daily driver.

 

[OGMix376]

Sonnax zipkit, https://www.sonnax.com/parts/5834-zip-kit. It fixes a lot of the problems these trans have. Good luck finding one. Got mine on ebay but they are sold out

Awesome thank you.. I do have a 23’ but I’ve not looked at the build date of the trans.. also if it’s something that’ll help the 10R80 stay away from self destruction. It’s going to be a mandatory mod.. again thanks for the information.

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