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Old 01-22-2013, 10:39 AM
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Tempting

You don't find them with this low of miles very often.
Ive been following this add for some time now. It has come way down from it's original price and is now reasonable considering it's condition. If I remember right, it started near 20k months ago.




I'm thinking I should go look at it. I havent had a car payment in 8 years or so since I have always paid cash. I would have to take a loan out, which will be hard considering the trucks age.
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:38 PM
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you could almost get a built L for that much
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:45 PM
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Nice truck! If you like it, go for it. Wont find many unabused, low mileage Lightnings out there.
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by str8t six
you could almost get a built L for that much
Yea..but, honestly rather not have one that has a large list of modifications. Id rather have it near stock with a simple exhaust, intake and a tune or something. There are 2 different ways to look at a truck like this that determine value. Mint original condition or built. Built engines/trucks hardly see a 30-40 cent on the dollar return. And it narrows the future buyer list by a large margin. But a mint original low mileage well kept truck, if you ask me is more rare and holds a better value along with a larger amount of potential future buyers.

There are a few high mileage lightnings I was looking at in the 6-7k range that would, to be comfortable, need a full rebuild. Those kind of trucks at the right price would be worth building. Or finding one that is already built, and done right.
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:24 PM
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Wow -- I'd say that's a good deal for a low-mileage, unmolested Lightning......
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:36 PM
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Wow -- I'd say that's a good deal for a low-mileage, unmolested Lightning......
My thoughts as well.
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 12:38 AM
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Go for it. That's a great price on a low-mileage L. Just be sure to check it out really well before buying.

You don't want a "built L" unless you know the previous owner. You could be buying a HUGE money pit.
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 03:41 PM
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Go check it out, but be sure to bring a check
 
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Old 01-25-2013, 09:47 AM
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Well, it is a great price, and besides you get to drive out to the Coast, may as well pick up some cheese while your there
 
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:35 AM
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i myself would be dumb enough to take a loan on that one... less than 15k... It'd be a trailer queen!
 
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Old 01-26-2013, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1997 lariat 4.6
It'd be a trailer queen!
Trailer queen? Why? Can't you keep them running?
 
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Old 01-26-2013, 08:01 PM
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where i live, id be afraid to drive it brew!
 
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Old 01-28-2013, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
Wow -- I'd say that's a good deal for a low-mileage, unmolested Lightning......
Agreed, -100%. If I was looking for one, I'm not sure I could pass that up.

Although, these kinds of deals still come go. They're getting noticeably farther in between.
 



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