Any known problems with 03 L’s ?
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Originally posted by SlowSVT95
I told you, just buy the damn thing already... and you better be letting your daughter drive it!!
I told you, just buy the damn thing already... and you better be letting your daughter drive it!!
I might go by Friday and see what happens and I did tell my daughter she would be able to drive it “at times with ME in it”. However, once she turns 16 there is NO WAY in hell she is taking it out alone. I am sure she would be fine, but some kids, like adults could give a chit about someone’s vehicle and I could see scratches all over it…
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Originally posted by 01 XLT Sport
Damn, you’re a persuasive women “Just do it" she says, Oh I’ll do it…
I might go by Friday and see what happens and I did tell my daughter she would be able to drive it “at times with ME in it”. However, once she turns 16 there is NO WAY in hell she is taking it out alone. I am sure she would be fine, but some kids, like adults could give a chit about someone’s vehicle and I could see scratches all over it…
Damn, you’re a persuasive women “Just do it" she says, Oh I’ll do it…
I might go by Friday and see what happens and I did tell my daughter she would be able to drive it “at times with ME in it”. However, once she turns 16 there is NO WAY in hell she is taking it out alone. I am sure she would be fine, but some kids, like adults could give a chit about someone’s vehicle and I could see scratches all over it…
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Fast Gator:
"Until the Gen III's hit the payment, you would better off buying a used Lightning" at a better buy in. "
Also let us consider that the new GEN III will probably have it's
own unique first year production problems...new engine,
trans, suspension, wiring harness, emissions etc....As tempting as it might be, first year vehicles can be an "iffy" reliability issue.
Even if money wasnt a consideration...i'd still be real cautious of the first year voodoo do do.
"Until the Gen III's hit the payment, you would better off buying a used Lightning" at a better buy in. "
Also let us consider that the new GEN III will probably have it's
own unique first year production problems...new engine,
trans, suspension, wiring harness, emissions etc....As tempting as it might be, first year vehicles can be an "iffy" reliability issue.
Even if money wasnt a consideration...i'd still be real cautious of the first year voodoo do do.
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From: Bridgeport, MI
Originally posted by Georgia_Moon
Fast Gator:
"Until the Gen III's hit the payment, you would better off buying a used Lightning" at a better buy in. "
Also let us consider that the new GEN III will probably have it's
own unique first year production problems...new engine,
trans, suspension, wiring harness, emissions etc....As tempting as it might be, first year vehicles can be an "iffy" reliability issue.
Even if money wasnt a consideration...i'd still be real cautious of the first year voodoo do do.
Fast Gator:
"Until the Gen III's hit the payment, you would better off buying a used Lightning" at a better buy in. "
Also let us consider that the new GEN III will probably have it's
own unique first year production problems...new engine,
trans, suspension, wiring harness, emissions etc....As tempting as it might be, first year vehicles can be an "iffy" reliability issue.
Even if money wasnt a consideration...i'd still be real cautious of the first year voodoo do do.
Suavy
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From: NH
Originally posted by SlowSVT95
Let her drive it to Jersey and I'll drive it back...
Let her drive it to Jersey and I'll drive it back...
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As far as modding goes, I wouldn’t really be doing any, raising my daughter takes up the mod money which is fine, but if I did mod it that would come after the warranty was up…
Damn, I am already talking like I have one, still a bit of a long shot…
Damn, I am already talking like I have one, still a bit of a long shot…
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Suavy:
"There are exceptions to every case but we are driven and committed to flawless launches. We are coached and counseled through the whole launch process. Ford is now disciplining people up to and including termination for quality.".....
Thanks for your comment...the attitude of a flawless launch is to be commended but in the the world of customer purchase sometimes bad things happen at the factory or even at the dealership...I've kept 2 Lightnings bone stock just to avoid any warranty issues...and I take great care of my vehicles....given that Ford and/or SVT can drop the ball in terms of fixing stuff (my prior posts on rough engine idle); even my dealer cannot get SVT to step in to "attempt to resolve" the problem...So currently I am NOT impressed with SVT at all...in my humble opinion something is not right in the Ford empire....
"There are exceptions to every case but we are driven and committed to flawless launches. We are coached and counseled through the whole launch process. Ford is now disciplining people up to and including termination for quality.".....
Thanks for your comment...the attitude of a flawless launch is to be commended but in the the world of customer purchase sometimes bad things happen at the factory or even at the dealership...I've kept 2 Lightnings bone stock just to avoid any warranty issues...and I take great care of my vehicles....given that Ford and/or SVT can drop the ball in terms of fixing stuff (my prior posts on rough engine idle); even my dealer cannot get SVT to step in to "attempt to resolve" the problem...So currently I am NOT impressed with SVT at all...in my humble opinion something is not right in the Ford empire....
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Originally posted by bluelightning
Maxtorque you stupid *****,
Below is from another post of you showing you know it all. I' am convinced you don' t know your *** from a hole in the ground.
I see Kyle is still banned, goes to show how smart your friends are.... . Telling Doug to F-off was not very smart. LOL
Maxtorque you stupid *****,
Below is from another post of you showing you know it all. I' am convinced you don' t know your *** from a hole in the ground.
I see Kyle is still banned, goes to show how smart your friends are.... . Telling Doug to F-off was not very smart. LOL
As for Kyle, I have no idea who he is and what makes you think he was a friend of mine? Just lay off all the drama and this forum would be a better place.
I certainly don't think I know it all, but I do know some things that I'm willing to share. I definitely learn more than I give. You tell so many stories on here, you don't know where the truth ends and the lies begin anymore. banana:
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I had a minor problem.....one fairly warm day I went to open my sliding rear window and the weatherstripping came loose. The epoxy, glue, or whatever was smeared all over the window. I went to the dealer today and they said they ordered a whole new back window....I'm still in love with the truck though 
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01 XLT Sport:
For someone in the market for a new L your best bet is (opinion only) is the 03/04...besides you stated an excellent price...
I just hope you get one from an honest dealer with GOOD techs.
For someone in the market for a new L your best bet is (opinion only) is the 03/04...besides you stated an excellent price...
I just hope you get one from an honest dealer with GOOD techs.
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Originally posted by MaxTorque02
Dang, for a little squirt you talk awful big on the internet.
As for Kyle, I have no idea who he is and what makes you think he was a friend of mine? Just lay off all the drama and this forum would be a better place.
I certainly don't think I know it all, but I do know some things that I'm willing to share. I definitely learn more than I give. You tell so many stories on here, you don't know where the truth ends and the lies begin anymore. banana:
Dang, for a little squirt you talk awful big on the internet.
As for Kyle, I have no idea who he is and what makes you think he was a friend of mine? Just lay off all the drama and this forum would be a better place.
I certainly don't think I know it all, but I do know some things that I'm willing to share. I definitely learn more than I give. You tell so many stories on here, you don't know where the truth ends and the lies begin anymore. banana:
lightning00n93cobra ring a bell? your buddy.
You think you know it all, and you know *****k all. Give someone some wrong advise *****k there truck up and you would laugh.
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Maxtroque, When are you getting a Lightning?From: Dan Harper
To: Johnny Lu
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 8:23 AM
Subject: Fw: 2004 Lightning
----- Original Message -----
From: Kidscoach3@aol.com
To: metroford@cybersurf.net
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 6:29 PM
Subject: 2004 Lightning
Have you received any 2004 Lightnings in yet? Do you do X plan pricing? I was told that a Jim Teed that works in your SVT sales department can get the best pricing. Please let me know what you have and if not available, when will they be?
Al
You find much out Al
To: Johnny Lu
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 8:23 AM
Subject: Fw: 2004 Lightning
----- Original Message -----
From: Kidscoach3@aol.com
To: metroford@cybersurf.net
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 6:29 PM
Subject: 2004 Lightning
Have you received any 2004 Lightnings in yet? Do you do X plan pricing? I was told that a Jim Teed that works in your SVT sales department can get the best pricing. Please let me know what you have and if not available, when will they be?
Al
You find much out Al
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From: Bridgeport, MI
Originally posted by Georgia_Moon
Suavy:
"There are exceptions to every case but we are driven and committed to flawless launches. We are coached and counseled through the whole launch process. Ford is now disciplining people up to and including termination for quality.".....
Thanks for your comment...the attitude of a flawless launch is to be commended but in the the world of customer purchase sometimes bad things happen at the factory or even at the dealership...I've kept 2 Lightnings bone stock just to avoid any warranty issues...and I take great care of my vehicles....given that Ford and/or SVT can drop the ball in terms of fixing stuff (my prior posts on rough engine idle); even my dealer cannot get SVT to step in to "attempt to resolve" the problem...So currently I am NOT impressed with SVT at all...in my humble opinion something is not right in the Ford empire....
Suavy:
"There are exceptions to every case but we are driven and committed to flawless launches. We are coached and counseled through the whole launch process. Ford is now disciplining people up to and including termination for quality.".....
Thanks for your comment...the attitude of a flawless launch is to be commended but in the the world of customer purchase sometimes bad things happen at the factory or even at the dealership...I've kept 2 Lightnings bone stock just to avoid any warranty issues...and I take great care of my vehicles....given that Ford and/or SVT can drop the ball in terms of fixing stuff (my prior posts on rough engine idle); even my dealer cannot get SVT to step in to "attempt to resolve" the problem...So currently I am NOT impressed with SVT at all...in my humble opinion something is not right in the Ford empire....
send me an e-mail through this board and I'll do what I can.
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bluelightning - dude you gotta admit, you don't have the greatest with vehicles.
01 - the question should not be what problems/recalls are out there on the vehicle. The question should be which vehicle ***** do you not mind putting up with.
01 - the question should not be what problems/recalls are out there on the vehicle. The question should be which vehicle ***** do you not mind putting up with.