I know I've beaten this to death but I'm really being tempted by the leftover 00's around here. I've found dealers going a fair bit below invoice on new 00's that don't have any mileage. That price point really fits where I'd rather be on my next car purchase which (due to a lease expiring in about 20 days). My other alternative is to wait several more months, gather up some more cash down on the 01 and still be on the high side of the 00. Are the intercooler problems, suspension clunks, and other 00 issues that prevalent and are they going to make me regret not having the patience to wait for the 01? Any help or opinions would be appreciated!

(Its real tough having these kinds of problems isn't it?)

 

slowsuv,
I would buy a 2000 at a good price especially if it had no miles on it. Then again, it is your money and you can do whatever you want with it. Also, everything that has been do ne for the 2001's can be retrofitted to the 2000's, just a thought. The fix for the 2000 I/C leak should be just around the corner.

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00 Black Lightning
JL Flip chip, PSP filter kit No ET's yet
00 Honda Civic
01 Pontiac Grand AM GT

AIM: jakeowen22

 

get the 01 if possible. if not... get the 00
bottom line - get a Lightning and don't look back.

99L
r9
airaid

 

Contrary to popular belief, all Lightnings do not have the clunk, intercooler leaks, etc. My 2000 has 14,000 miles on it and I have zero problems with it (other than I have 2 hundredths of a second to gain to get into the 13's… to be remedied in April ). I say go for the 2000. You won’t be sorry.

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Red '00 Lightning
#1388/4966
14.020 @ 97.97 mph B4 mods
A.R.E. LSII tonneau
K&N air filter
Mobil 1

 

I agree.

Mine has never even seen the Ford Service Department w/18,000 miles....


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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
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2001 PT Cruiser - Limited Edition
2001 EB Expedition

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I was going through the same thing in November. I bought a brand new 2000 for 27000 in December. Nota bad price, a good saving and I love it. Like most others have said there is very little differance in the 2000 v 2001. ALL Ls are very cool. You will not be dissapointed. Just think you could add all the mods and still be under the price of a 2001. I am guessing you would still be 3000-4000 better of.

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2000 Lightning Silver frost
Clear corners (Front only)
PSP Intake, JDM Chip, Bed Rug, Snuglid

 

OH,OH don't forget the split sun visors!!!

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Red 99

 

 

Can someone describe the I/C leak and help me relate to just how painful it is to deal with and maintain? I know its a sealed leaked, but can the fluid be 're-filled' or is it just a gradual drain until the IC is useless? I'm fairly IC ignorant (but learning).

Thnks

 

The only way to deal with it is replacement. The IC is a small "radiator"under the blower. It is sealed and when it leaks the fluid goes into the combustion chambers. You can refill the res. but it will do the same thing.
Tom

 

I was at the dealer today. They had a 2000 and a 2001 in the show room. the only thing I like on the 2001 is the mirrors and the 3rd brake light. They want $28,100 for the 2000 and msrp for the 2001. Hope this helps make up your mind.

 

Now you guys have done it. I said the exact samething a few 1000 miles ago when I had 14,000 miles on the L. Not me, I do not have an I/C leak. Then 3,900 miles later, the leak

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Jim
Jim@FordMotor.cc

Black 00, #1008 of 4966, 4.10's, SuperChip/R9, JL’s Ram Air,
AIM 2" drop, AutoMeter Boost and A/F Gauges, chrome wheels,
Cobra Throttle Body, Mobile1 w/FilterMag
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

 

Go with the 01...with the total intake upgrade, the gears, the lights , the shocks,tire compound, I think there is something about the warranty also. Am I missing anything?
Tom