Build might not be the best word, mod might be better.

So I've gotten the itch lately to either start adding stuff to my truck or just going out and buying a new one that already has it all. Most of it is cosmetic/luxury stuff that isn't really necessary but stuff I would just like to have. Some of it is functional though too. I'll list a few and you guys can give your opinions on if I should mod or go new.

getting soft in my old age options
heated seats
remote start
heated mirrors
sunroof ( not a must but for some reason I've been wanting one)

cosmetic
wheels
black headlights and taillights
bumper/light bar (nothing too outrageous)

functional
line-x
tires (little more aggressive tread pattern)


might be a few others too but that's all that pops up right now. The itch may go away too, I'm not necessarily unhappy with my truck. Any ideas for mods are welcome too.

Everything on your list included herein.....



In Stock 2012 f-150 SVT Raptor Window Sticker

The sunroof would be the only non bolt in mod. I am guessing you could modify your truck for a whole lot less than buying a new truck with all that done to it already.

The wife actually wants a Raptor, in blue though. She just doesn't want to pay for it.

nobodyspecial said:

The sunroof would be the only non bolt in mod. I am guessing you could modify your truck for a whole lot less than buying a new truck with all that done to it already.

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The new one would definitely be a bit more pricey. I have looked and even found one that I liked. I'm in a good position with my truck, used truck prices are up and mine is what they're looking for to put on their used lot.

Some of the decision is doing it myself and having something more personalized the other side is having it all done and just enjoying it.

There is also the FTF factor too. Doing everything to my truck would mean more posts for me and more activity. Maybe even a shot at TOTM.

slmann said:

There is also the FTF factor too. Doing everything to my truck would mean more posts for me and more activity. Maybe even a shot at TOTM.

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FTF TOTM Genie

I'm of the "run it into the ground" mentality. So, as funding permits, I modify what I have to be what I want, then keep it until I can't drive it anymore.

Other people seem to like the idea of getting a new car/truck fairly regularly just for the sake of change.

(I might make an exception to the "mod what you've got" philosophy for a sunroof, though- never seen an aftermarket one that impressed me. I'm not really a big fan of sunroofs, though- lots of noise for not much wind, in my opinion. Gimme a rear slider any day.)

Unless you're unhappy with what you have for a motor, transmission, and 4x4, there's no reason to go sign a note on a new truck. Put a little love in the one you have and it'll be more fun for you, plus more satisfying.

Ryan

O'Rattlecan said:

Unless you're unhappy with what you have for a motor, transmission, and 4x4, there's no reason to go sign a note on a new truck. Put a little love in the one you have and it'll be more fun for you, plus more satisfying.

Ryan

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X2 great advice

Mod it yourself...if you buy it, you'll incur a new payment and you'll still want to tweak the new rig and you'll find things you don't like with it. Currently, you have a known commodity and what you want to do with it. What you save in a payment can go toward parts (and labor if necessary).

I have to agree with the guys Scott - do the modifications yourself not just because you have a known quantity in your rig but because it just feels so dam good to be able to point to your truck and say "i did that".

One thing not on your list Scott is suspension. It has to be one of the biggest noticeable changes you can do, even by installing a leveling kit, people notice the change in stance right away.

that's the one thing I'm not sure I would do. I like the stance at the moment and my wife already has trouble getting into it.

I'd opt for doing it myself, especially on the new trucks...it seems that most items are made to bolt on..on the the other hand, a sunroof is something I woudn't do..I'd want a factory installed one.

Do it yourself minus the sunroof. All aftermarket sunroofs leak sooner or later normally sooner.

smokey said:

Do it yourself minus the sunroof. All aftermarket sunroofs leak sooner or later normally sooner.

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I have a Lincoln installed sunroof that's been in for 8 adjustments and still leaks with a heavy rain. So I'd expand that to ALL sunroofs leak sooner or later.

I'm beginning to think you got the proverbial lemon with that car Ben...which is just plain crappy for you.

DNFXDLI said:

I'm beginning to think you got the proverbial lemon with that car Ben...which is just plain crappy for you.

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I was just getting ready to say.....The sunroof in my non garage kept '05 F-250 will be (by date of production) 8 years old in March and has yet to leak...

2000 mountaineer sunroof has never let a drop through, unless I leave it open.

That's been my experience with 2 trucks and the MKT...not a drop.