Thinking of buying a Lightning
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05-14-2002 | 11:33 PM
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Thinking of buying a Lightning
Hey everybody I had just bought a 2002 f150 and i love it. I needed a 4x4 and something to tow with but now that i have that i am looking at buying a second car and im thinking about the lightning. Ive been rerading some message boards and a few things crossed my mind. I notices a lot of money being put into these things, are they reliable? I have never looked at them and I was just wondering what the price range was? and also if anyone knows of any good dealers thay have a few lightnings in stock in southern california? Thanx in advance!
FX4Guy
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05-15-2002 | 09:09 AM
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From: Columbia, MD
All I can say is mines has been very reliable. Driven everyday since late 99'. Going on to 62K miles soon. Only things that needed service was my IAC ($70) and a driveshaft ($150, only because I go to the track alot) . Price wise I've seen new ones go from $29000 to $32000. Depends where you get it I guess. Sorry, don't know any dealers in south cali.
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05-15-2002 | 12:38 PM
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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
FX4Guy:
My son is looking for a X-plan-friendly dealer in the LA area as he now wants a Lightning too. If you find a good X-plan dealer, please let me/us know.
You won't regret getting a L. I have 27,600 trouble-free miles on my 01. She get's ridden hard frequently but never put away wet and she rewards me with daily grins
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Dan
You won't regret getting a L. I have 27,600 trouble-free miles on my 01. She get's ridden hard frequently but never put away wet and she rewards me with daily grins
.Dan
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05-15-2002 | 01:12 PM
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So Cal Lightning Dealers
Hi:
I just purchased a '02 Black L from a dealer in Tustin (Orange Co.) Joe MacPherson Ford.
I paid MSRP (32,590), went through the on-line sales department. I visited quite a few of the SVT dealerships in Orange County and could not find a lower price. Actually, a number of the dealerships have either a 5K/10K mark-up on the truck. The "new" MSRP is 32,815. I think I was told that this has to do with a change in the Destination charge.
The dealer advised me that it would be tough to get your color choice this late in the sales year, as available models are dwindling. I actually got the dealer to do a dealer trade in order to get the Black I wanted. Good Luck
ssmike
I just purchased a '02 Black L from a dealer in Tustin (Orange Co.) Joe MacPherson Ford.
I paid MSRP (32,590), went through the on-line sales department. I visited quite a few of the SVT dealerships in Orange County and could not find a lower price. Actually, a number of the dealerships have either a 5K/10K mark-up on the truck. The "new" MSRP is 32,815. I think I was told that this has to do with a change in the Destination charge.
The dealer advised me that it would be tough to get your color choice this late in the sales year, as available models are dwindling. I actually got the dealer to do a dealer trade in order to get the Black I wanted. Good Luck
ssmike
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05-15-2002 | 01:28 PM
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05-15-2002 | 03:16 PM
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I can honestly say that my '99 L has been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Bar-none. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a balanced, good-looking, powerful, nimble vehicle to have fun in. They are a blast even in bone stock form.
They're the most fun you can have with your fly zipped up!!!
GO FOR IT!!!
They're the most fun you can have with your fly zipped up!!!
GO FOR IT!!!