Hey there I just sold my SS today and have been looking in to a lightning, I have narrowed it down to 2 There is a 1999 Black Lightning w/ 24k miles on it w/ some scratches but has Bassani headers for sale for $22,000 is that a fair price ???? another is from a dealer it is a 1999 white lightning w/ 35k on it, seems to be bone stock for $23,800???? Both have the hard cover on them. Help what should i look for in buying one of these trucks? And have you guys seen any better deals ....

Thanks,
James
P.S. what do these trucks run stock in 1/4 mile ?

[This message has been edited by Silver99SS (edited 04-04-2001).]

 

Silver99SS:
I would just spend the exra 8 to 10 thousand and get a brand new '01 with no hidden surprises. Just my opinion..

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Bill
'00 white lightning-#2030 of 4966-4/6/00 thursday
muth mirrors,door key pad mod,fog light mod,
clear corners, super white; headlights,corners,fogs,
trenz billet upper and lower grills, billet 3rd brake light cover,
Bedrug, harley davidson tonneau cover,
JDM flip chip, JDM lower pulley, 90mm mass air, JDM tranny mod,
JDM 5"aluminum driveshaft,
J.L. stage 2 ram air kit
BellTech 3/4 lowering kit
2001 tails installed
20" chrome lightning wheels on order
more to come....
my zing albums-_-click here-_
'00 harley davidson FLSTC tons of custom parts..
'99.5 nissan pathfinder le-STILLEN EQUIPPED
'88 toyota show truck(TONKA)
'91 toyota mr2 turbo (to many mods to list)
'00 yamaha banshee(toomy race kit/chrome pipes)

 

I agree with hdmlnium get a 2001 you will get the improved intercooler, 373 gears, alluminum drive shaft, 20 more hp, and the cool new lights. You will have a full warraranty, and might even be able to get a lower interest rate on a new one. That alone might make it worth it.

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SILVER 2001 LIGHTNING
Built 02/14/01
Picked up 03/03/01
Sportmasters tonneau
Bedrug

http://members.tripod.com/donf150/Welcome/id7.html

 

I would buy a new one but for $8-10k. i Can but alot more than 20 hp gears and new tail lights, plus both trucks have an extended 75k mile warranty..

 

Pssstt,
Whatever you do....get white. They are faster. (I always love playing this card)
CA

 

Silver99SS:
I would still get the new one, you will be getting alot more than just the 20 H.P. But if your mind is set on an older one you can buy my 2000 with only 3500 miles and i'll buy the '01.
Oh, and did I mention mine was white. haha
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Bill
'00 white lightning-#2030 of 4966-4/6/00 thursday
muth mirrors,door key pad mod,fog light mod,
clear corners, super white; headlights,corners,fogs,
trenz billet upper and lower grills, billet 3rd brake light cover,
Bedrug, harley davidson tonneau cover,
JDM flip chip, JDM lower pulley, 90mm mass air, JDM tranny mod,
JDM 5"aluminum driveshaft,
J.L. stage 2 ram air kit
BellTech 3/4 lowering kit
2001 tails installed
20" chrome lightning wheels on order
more to come....
my zing albums-_-click here-_
'00 harley davidson FLSTC tons of custom parts..
'99.5 nissan pathfinder le-STILLEN EQUIPPED
'88 toyota show truck(TONKA)
'91 toyota mr2 turbo (to many mods to list)
'00 yamaha banshee(toomy race kit/chrome pipes)

[This message has been edited by hdmlnium (edited 04-04-2001).]

 

Silver99SS

Do a car-fax on the one you're interested in to make sure it's not been wrecked. Also, look at the intercooler tank for a correct fluid level. Some 99-00's did have some leaky intercooler probs. You should be able to get each seller down some on price if they are motivated. Try and determine if either has been chipped. The computer is just obove the right foot area of the passenger seat. Look for the little black plastic cover with the letters CUX1 on the part of the computer that faces you and pop it off to see if the edge connector goo on it or not. You will need a flashlight. If there is no rubbery goo, a chip has been used. This is a good test of honesty of seller. A lightning that's been chipped is not a bad thing; it only lets you know if it's been done. Might want to ask private seller if he's modded it ever and for timeslips to prove how good it has done if he has put it back to stock. Look around, there are some low mile L's out there for good prices.