Count me in on day one if and only if It has manley rods, automatic, 500hp and more threads in the heads

 

It'll have an automatic.

The other two I don't have any idea about.

G

 

I'll wait until 2006 and buy the 2004 as a used model 1/2 price

 

I like the lower purchase price of our Gen2's. I would rather spend the 10-20K in mods making it exactly what I want not showroom condition. Things that make it less attractive are some rumors I have heard like: 700lbs heavier (boo), automatic (expected a 6spd), likely no brakes (demo has Brembos). Those are a few things I do not like. 700lbs is more handicap than 500bhp can make up for. I know they will go cheap on the brakes. Also not sure the IRS will hold up to drag racing loads like the Cobra's. When you get to 40K+ purchase price I start looking at Zo6 Corvettes and H2's, not a single cab 2wd truck. I bought my 01 for sticker 32.4K and thought it was fair except for the warranty issues with the plugs and crappy rods and J1 series of trannies. I also bought an 03 Zo6 for 45.5K in April and it has zero mech issues. It has heads and cam making 450rwhp all motor, runs 11's, and gets 26mpg. I feel that difference in quality comes with the price tag. Ford would have to build a much more reliable truck and not try to fricking void my warranty for a muffler or air fiter like they do now Sorry if I make no sense

 

I would Prolly go back to a Mustang, the only reason I bought the Lightning was Performance for the buck.

 

only if the build quality was beyond belief.

otherwise...

NOT

 

i could really care less, i'm not going to buy a gen3.

i'm going to buy used parts off the guys that are buying gen3 and selling their gen2's

 

Sure, if it was worth it....

Stepside, Reg Cab
4wd or AWD
5spd auto w/paddle shifter

Performance
12s in the 1/4
High 60s in the slalom
.9gs skidpad
110' 60-0 300' 100-0
12/16 mpg

Comfort
Mach 460 stereo/mp3 player/XM or Sirius/integrated cell phone/bluetooth
Nav system w/gps
Dual power buckets/console/harness bar w/new y or x belts.
Power adjustable pedals
remote/electric retractable bed cover.
remote tailgate lock
Sidegate behind drivers door

Safety
Tire pressure monitoring system
ABS
HID lighting/unbreakable fog lights
Side torso/head airbags
Integral 4pt rollcage

4yr/60k mi warranty/free maiintenance w/roadside asst and equivalent rental

 

I really don't know ???

I'd wanna see some major Performance AND STRENGTH improvements, before considering spending that kind of money.

 

Just in case Ford really does monitor this sight......Heck no, I don't think it should be a dime over 20k


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