Thinking about buying a Lightning...

**KMdef9** · 05-18-2011, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Same friend that has the SRT8 previously had the Harley Davidson truck. That was also nice

Ford made a supercharged harley version as well

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

What are Lightnings running these days price wise? For a lower mileage, good condition one? Just curious.

I know they stopped making them in 03 right?

10k, on average, cheaper than the Cherokee I imagine? Cherokee's range from 15 to 30 in my searches.

Price; SRT8 > TBSS > Lighting

**tornado** · 05-18-2011, 08:48 AM

Stopped making them in 04,if they have pulleys you need a tune or boom

**whitelightnin99** · 05-18-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I car-pull with my friend.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-18-2011, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by whitelightnin99

It saves me about $150-$175 a month.

**c5vette** · 05-18-2011, 10:20 AM

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/2382885707.html
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/2351485637.html

**BLK2KSS** · 05-18-2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the input guys. Ive been kicking around this idea for a lil while now and originally was dead set on getting a TBSS but I really wanted a truck more than an SUV so then I figured I glance at lightning’s just for the hell of it and the more I dig up on them the more I really want one. And they run a bit cheaper than TBSS’s and SRT8’s so that’s helping me decide too. There are a couple at the local Ford dealership down the street that Im gonna check out on this weekend. Ill let you guys know what I really think of them after having some hands on experience.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-18-2011, 12:48 PM

I guess the good thing is, you don't see snow down there in FL.

**Blackbird WS6** · 05-18-2011, 03:30 PM

if you really shop around you can fine some fully built ones for 16-17k making 600-700rwhp 01-04 years, theres always that one person that has to sell the truck to buy a family car lol

any 2 wheel pickup is going to suck in the snow, has nothing to do with a lightning lol people have put those water bags that are made for the pickups to add weight to the rear

the gen2 lightning was made from 99-04 but in 01 they changed some things, 01 and up are the ones people go after more and cost a hair more, 03-04 are the best imo

depending how many miles your looking for, you can get a really nice one for 9k

**flash** · 05-18-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6

if you really shop around you can fine some fully built ones for 16-17k making 600-700rwhp 01-04 years, theres always that one person that has to sell the truck to buy a family car lol

any 2 wheel pickup is going to suck in the snow, has nothing to do with a lightning lol people have put those water bags that are made for the pickups to add weight to the rear

the gen2 lightning was made from 99-04 but in 01 they changed some things, 01 and up are the ones people go after more and cost a hair more, 03-04 are the best imo

depending how many miles your looking for, you can get a really nice one for 9k

What makes the 03-04 the best? Just curious.

Also check out http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/index.php for just about any info you need.

**Blackbird WS6** · 05-18-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by flash

What makes the 03-04 the best? Just curious.

nothing really, i just prefer them, thats all

diff rims, 8 thread heads, diff door handles on the inside....just little shit like that

**Mr. Luos** · 05-18-2011, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

Price; SRT8 > TBSS > Lighting

Why I didn't end up in a SRT8.

**TA98** · 05-18-2011, 07:30 PM

Our old one that was sold last summer...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h7MhMyLu6Q[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noucp9Kk4P4[/ame]

Currently in progress is one thats destined for 8's

I work on these trucks all day long.

**flash** · 05-18-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6

nothing really, i just prefer them, thats all

diff rims, 8 thread heads, diff door handles on the inside....just little shit like that

Thats cool!!!

**ls1camino** · 05-19-2011, 05:14 AM

1. Buy a Lightning
2. Swap a KB S/C onto it
3. Sell me the stock M112 for my GTP
4. ???
5. Profit

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2011, 07:13 AM

I'm sure a performance truck with 400-700 HP (depending on mods) sucks a lot more in the snow than a normal pick-up...

**BLK2KSS** · 05-19-2011, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I'm sure a performance truck with 400-700 HP (depending on mods) sucks a lot more in the snow than a normal pick-up...

But as long as I live in sunny Florida, no worries in that department

**suede** · 05-19-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I'm sure a performance truck with 400-700 HP (depending on mods) sucks a lot more in the snow than a normal pick-up...

if it came to that a cheap wheel with a good snow tire would make a world of difference for when you may need it but obvously living in florida this isnt a concern

**Blackbird WS6** · 05-19-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I'm sure a performance truck with 400-700 HP (depending on mods) sucks a lot more in the snow than a normal pick-up...

true, but i know people that drive them year long up north, takes little more effort but it can be done

now a vette is where you have a problem

**irbaboon** · 05-19-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6

true, but i know people that drive them year long up north, takes little more effort but it can be done

now a vette is where you have a problem

I have an 03 Dakota R/T. No where near as much horsepower as either of those, I cant even get it out of my driveway when there is anything more than a dusting on the ground. Tires just spin, way too light in the ass end.

**Blackbird WS6** · 05-19-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by irbaboon

I have an 03 Dakota R/T. No where near as much horsepower as either of those, I cant even get it out of my driveway when there is anything more than a dusting on the ground. Tires just spin, way too light in the ass end.

as stated good set of tires and sand bags or that water bag thingy they sell (cant remember the name)