I am Fordless

[colin450]

Traded my my GT500 in for a 2020 Wrangler Rubicon and sold my 2018 Raptor to get into a CTS-V. After owning a Lightning, 07 GT500, F250, 13 Raptor, 18 Raptor, this is the first time I’ve ever been Fordless (ok not really true my wife has an Explorer Sport).

Snapped some phone pics of the V after I gave it a quick rinse today. Haven’t been able to take it for a good drive because it’s not registered yet but it feels amazing so far.

 

[COOL COBRA]

Nice Jeep!

 

[colin450]

Nice Jeep!

Thanks man.

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[jvandy50]

Enjoy that LT4, hits like a sledgehammer.

Are you liking the jeep over the raptor? I’m actually looking at the opposite trade, but the jeep (2010 JKU) has been my longest kept and most dependable vehicle ever. And the raptor makes that terrible noise lol

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Congrats very sharp. Love the color too. I’d ditch the plate bracket jmho.


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[2011 gtcs]

Just get rid of that front license plate on the V and I'd say it's perfect

 

[colin450]

Enjoy that LT4, hits like a sledgehammer.

Are you liking the jeep over the raptor? I’m actually looking at the opposite trade, but the jeep (2010 JKU) has been my longest kept and most dependable vehicle ever. And the raptor makes that terrible noise lol

I might be an outlier on the topic but I didn’t have great luck with my 2018 Raptor. Cam phaser, sun roof rattled like a MFer, then it stopped opening, Bluetooth would fail randomly, few times in the 2.5 years I had it it randomly wouldn’t start, would go into limp mode sometimes on long highway drives, something rattled in the front end that sounded like nuts and bolts in a coffee can, heated seat failed. I was happy to see it go. The 2013 was solid. My Jeep has been amazing so far. I love every second I’m driving it.

The first time I stuffed the gas pedal on the V it was honestly startling. My GT500 had 540 whp so I’m used to some power but the LT4 hit completely different.

Oh and the front plate.... the dealership website photos it didn’t have it, I went to FL to finalize the deal for it and it was on there. I wanted to cry. It’ll be gone soon.


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[blk02edge]

I'd never seen a V in that color before. Looks awesome, I'd choose that over any Ford too.

 

[jvandy50]

I might be an outlier on the topic but I didn’t have great luck with my 2018 Raptor. Cam phaser, sun roof rattled like a MFer, then it stopped opening, Bluetooth would fail randomly, few times in the 2.5 years I had it it randomly wouldn’t start, would go into limp mode sometimes on long highway drives, something rattled in the front end that sounded like nuts and bolts in a coffee can, heated seat failed. I was happy to see it go. The 2013 was solid. My Jeep has been amazing so far. I love every second I’m driving it.

The first time I stuffed the gas pedal on the V it was honestly startling. My GT500 had 540 whp so I’m used to some power but the LT4 hit completely different.

Oh and the front plate.... the dealership website photos it didn’t have it, I went to FL to finalize the deal for it and it was on there. I wanted to cry. It’ll be gone soon.


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Lol you are definitely not alone. The raptor group and the 350 group (and ownership) have juuust about scared me from buying another ford again...ever. I will admit they are both lookers though.

My jeep has less options, not much to go wrong, very simplistic and fun...I’m just to the point where i need to haul some stuff and a truck bed occasionally...and now I’m spoiled to torque and highway passing ability.

 

[colin450]

Lol you are definitely not alone. The raptor group and the 350 group (and ownership) have juuust about scared me from buying another ford again...ever. I will admit they are both lookers though.

My jeep has less options, not much to go wrong, very simplistic and fun...I’m just to the point where i need to haul some stuff and a truck bed occasionally...and now I’m spoiled to torque and highway passing ability.

The 18 Raptor was a great truck to drive. Good power, off-road capabilities obviously, nice ride, great interior, but the small issues for a truck that had a $69k MSRP are completely unacceptable.


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[MachME]

Pre runner to sports sedan? That's interesting lol

The V3 is awesome though

 

[Ghost]

Beautiful V3. I went from a fully loaded v3 to my 2020 raptor and sometimes missit

 

[CobraBob]

Really nice looking CTS-V. Congratulations! Sorry to hear about the install of the front plate but you're going to remove it. Will you fill the bumper holes with plugs?

Your Jeep looks good, as well, Must be a lot of fun.

 

[colin450]

Pre runner to sports sedan? That's interesting lol

The V3 is awesome though

Haha for sure. I’ve only ever had trucks for daily drivers, I was ready to switch it up.


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[colin450]

Really nice looking CTS-V. Congratulations! Sorry to hear about the install of the front plate but you're going to remove it. Will you fill the bumper holes with plugs?

Your Jeep looks good, as well, Must be a lot of fun.

Yeah I think a couple plugs is the easiest route.


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[HAMMRHEAD]

this is the first time I’ve ever been Fordless (ok not really true my wife has an Explorer Sport).

Snapped some phone pics of the V after I gave it a quick rinse today. Haven’t been able to take it for a good drive because it’s not registered yet but it feels amazing so far.

Welcome to the Ford(less) club.
They've managed to become yet another car company that builds absolutely nothing (new) I'm interested in.

Nice V though! If only GM built it with a manual, I'd have one too!

 

[HAMMRHEAD]

dp.

 

[colin450]

Chrome delete

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[aoc racer]

Didn’t want to wait for the Bronco!

 

[gimmie11s]

What motor in that JLU of yours?

I like the paint color....


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