I am seriously looking at buying a lightning 00-02, possilbley a 03 model. I currently have a 2001 Mustang bullitt and I love it, but I need a truck, and thought this would be the best of both worlds, truck and hot rod... I have pulled up the specs and I see that there was a hp/tq boost in 2001 along with 373's. Is there any other technical diff between the 00-03???? Are there any mechanic issues that I should look into???? What is the price diff between the 00-02 ??? Any advise on shopping for a lightning would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Doug

 

buy a new one. full warrenty and all the updates. i have seen them for sale for under 30k out here. i bought a 99 last october and i love it but i have no warrenty and the intercooler failed and had to get it replaced. the 99 and 00 need the intercooler recall to be done or dont buy it. the 01-02 have 90mm mass air , aluiminum drive shaft and lower gears but i have heard some problems with rods and bottom ends. the 03 have updated heads with more threads for spark plugs and you get a 0 mile truck that you can rod the **** out of it yourself. unless you can steal a used one go new. just my 2cents

 

Get the 03 for the heads alone.

 

I would love a new one.. but I was hoping to get a decent payment.... Are most dealers going MSRP on the L's??? OR can you get below MSRP.... there probally is not any dealer incentives for the intrest rates are there????? thanks Doug

 

See if you can get an x plan and find a dealer that will take it. You L will come in right under 30k, 29,6XX I think it was.

 

I have heard of the x plan.. but not sure of specifics.. please do tell..... and what is the interst rate with the x plan.. thanks DOug

 

here's the info about what the ford plans are.

http://www.frittsford.com/A%20Plan%20Page.htm

 

under $30k no xplan. It can be done.

 

Laero2000GT, where are you located? I have my 01 Silver Lightning for sale

 

I am located in washington.. but I have to sell my bullitt if I go private party.. unless you are interested in a trade of sorts...

MHMCGILL where did you land yours at???? I have found some good deals at boone scarf.... I think they just opened up the 0 percent on the lightnings as well.... So with the money I would be saving on interest.. it appears it would be a dumb move not to buy new,,,,,, ,Doug

 

Test drove a sonic blue 03 today with 10 miles on it. God I loved the sound and feel of that boost.. I really could not run in through the gears for I did not have the dealer with me, and I did not want to abuse him letting me take it with no BS. I will test drive longer once I get this figured out some more. I dont know if I will come out ok on my trade in to make it happen or not. But that is one hot ride...... then I see 04 will have 500 hp.... so now I am thinking of waiting.. hard to do after the test drive... you guys have one hot ride.... Doug

PS he said He may do an X plan... but I need to find a qualifting friend... Doug

 

ill trade ya

 

What you got?

 

Hey learo2000gt, You might also try
evergreenford or kirklandford. I live on the kitsap penn. looked around here but the one dealer that is a svt dealership wouldnt even come down alittle bit. I got mine for just over 30,600. And that is with a little ****ering. I got mine from Kirkland ford. good luck on what ever you decide.


peace

 

Well the cheapest I can find is 30,700. However they would take the X plan.. but I dont know anyone that works at ford or is retired from ford. IT would get me down to 29 700 I think.... SO a grand.....

I need to get my bullitt in to see what they will give me for it.... so only time will tell... probally head out there tommorw or wed....

Doug