Not a fan. The front end looks awful.

I agree with you. The fact that the base raptor doesn’t have a V8 is always common complaint.  If they have a motor that can be in the 500+ HP range, they could get rid of the 3.5 HO.   The HO is a good motor, but I would like a V8 and I’m guessing others would too. 

I love Tange Rover’s style.  They are so clean looking. 

No need for a super duty. Don’t haul anything THAT heavy. Might need it one day if we end up getting livestock and need a large trailer for that but for now a 150 is just fine. Just need to update to something newer that isn’t turning to rust before my very eyes. 

I was an unfortunately  an owner of a 2020 F150 with the ten speed.It was a steaming pile of  garbage. Traded it in on a 2023 Silverado and could not comprehend that two transmissions that were so closely "related" could behave so differently. Due to health issues (wife's knees) I traded the Silverado in on a 2026 Honda Ridgeline.

Isn't that available in a Super Duty?  With your employee discount, it's almost free. Hahaha!   HRG

My third vehicle is a Supercab Silverado and body rust and electrical gremlins aside (it is, after all, the best Bankruptcy era GM had to offer) it suits me just fine but with the kids getting older I wouldn’t replace it with another Supercab. They fit just fine back there now (or at least they did before the seat belt buckles stopped working 😬) any taller and they’ll start getting a bit uncomfortable. BUT it’s a farm truck/tow pig and in reality I probably only really need a single cab with a longer bed. Too bad a crew cab with an 8 foot bed isn’t a thing. 

The biggest drawback for me with my Ranger SCab is It is too awkward to get things out of the back of the cab when it is in the garage with the other car in there also. 99% of the time we use the CX-90 for shopping anyway. But other times, having the opening doors is way more convenient than what a closed rear cab with tilt front seats would be. For my daily use, a regular cab actually would suffice, and may be a consideration for my next truck.

Many of them seemingly average Joes ain’t average when it comes to building financial independence.   The Miilionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and Baby Steps Millionaires by Dave Ramsey have lots of detail about this.   Incidentally, the most common automobile among these everyday millionaires is a Ford pickup truck that’s paid for. 😃