So I have really good credit, and dual income for the next four years for sure at which time my soon to be wife may get out of the military or not but still will work some kind of job any ways.

So my dilemma is that this would be my first bran new car perches and I'm not a 100% on how every thing works, like figuring out payment, APR's, and if I will really be able to afford it in the long run. I have worked really hard to get my credit to where it is and I really don't want to mess it up.

I'm hoping that some of you older more experienced guys out there could give me some advice in the matter or just your opinions on what you think I should do.

I highly recommend checking out the 2011 Ford Raptor its a bad @ss truck!

TRY A TROOP DONATION!

BE PROUD FEEL GOOD!!!!!!

PS: I am going to donate this truck to the troops if I get it, by the troops I mean me lol [jester] And if any of you other troops are in Southern California area and need some thing towed or hauled you can come find me, if I get it that is...

You mean a hole different truck?? the little woman it trying to talk me into a hybrid Escape any one have a hybrid? I have never even been in one and I am afraid it is going to be a big pu$$y of a truck, and be an all around G@Y truck. The only thing better about it is the gas milage comrade to the raptor...

:-k What is the benefits of having a diesel truck over a gas???:-k

Right now, not much. Diesel cost about 50 cents more per gallon and all the smog equipment on a diesel right now doesn't deliver good MPG. If you aren't towing heavy (10,000+lbs) or often, they are NOT worth the extra $8,000 over a gasser.

I got 4 words for you, brother. LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS. Please understand what I am about to say is not meant to belittle you. If you're young and in the military, I have to assume you're an E-5, maybe an E-6. Dual income or not, you shouldn't be looking to buy a 40k truck. Buy a damn house, dummy. Houses are cheap right now and will appreciate. Trucks will not... they will drop in price, the second you buy it.

My dad told me words I have lived by. If you can't afford what you like, learn to like what you can afford.

I drove a 1991 Geo frickin Metro for crying out loud. Because that is what I could afford. As I got older, and made more money... I upgraded. Make SMART decisions when you're young (like NOT buying a truck you don't need) and reap the benefits when you get older and make more money.

As far as off the lot or custom order, why settle for something on the lot when you have the option? The AAFES lots do have some nice deals from time to time. I'd ask them about old inventory as well. While I was deployed I asked about the 5.4L when it first came out. They were offering it as low as 37k vs the 42k window sticker on the lot.

03screw I dont think I'll ever need that kind of towing capabilities at the most I would think a trailer with some dirt bikes on it some thing like that.

So if you are gonna be in the military for the long haul, and think you will be sent back overseas, why spend that money on the expensive truck for it to sit while you are deployed? Hell if you will be deployed that long and often, BANK your money and put a huge down payment on a house when you are finally settled. Take the advice Shawn gave you, and someday you can grow up to be big and strong just like him, and maybe even own a G37 :-" 😰

But I heard Ford makes it.

Have a good mechanic available one month or 1,000 miles after your warranty has expired.

Two chicks at the same time.

Always a crowd pleaser..

It is the one time when three ISN'T a crowd.