I was going to buy a 2001 L this Spring but unfortunatly I got in a accident and injured my hip. I am just about healed and want to buy a L very badly but was reading in Muscule Mustangs and Fast Fords that SVT is going to be upping the HP and tourqe in the next couple of years (I could not find any info on the web about this).

Does anyone know the path SVT is going to take on the L? Also is there any problems with the 2001? I looked at the FAQ on this board and did not see anything bad in relation to the 2001 L. I will use it mostly for crusing, going to the drags once in a while and would like to use it to haul my Mustang I am working on to road courses.

Any info is appreciated

Regards,

Doogie

 

Doogie,
no one knows for sure about the next L.....some say increase of 5hp and new seats........... some say no L for '02.

 

You're going to wait "a couple years" before buying it?... I'd just die waiting that long...

 

DreaminAboutL,

Trust me I don't want to wait another day but the hip thing set me back a bit (had to buy a winter truck, out of work for a bit) but if they continue to improve on the platform it may be worth it (Hopefully I can find a dealer that does the x-plan).

Regards,

Doogie

 

Blue Oval News posted sometime back that all Ford modular engines are going to a 3 valve head in 2003 models.

 

I agree with 4D THNDR. That's what I've heard anyway. In my own opinion I think there will be an 02' but with no improvements on the 01' platform. Either you'll have to wait until 03' or buy a 01' and trade it in in 03' which is what I plan on doing with my 00' if there are indeed "Big Improvements". But like SVTDAVE said nobody really knows for sure. Which is why you should buy an 01' and not risk them being worth thier weight in gold if and when they do discontinue them. Just my .02

 

Thanks for the info. Hopefully I can find a 2001 on the x-plan and trade it in on a newer model when the improvments arrive or stick with a 2001 or 2002. I got to give Ford credit as they did a great job with the L.

Regards,

Doogie

 

Just buy one now. I bought a 2000 and I never regret it. I see 2001's, and I like 'em, but I don't want one. I'm happy with my baby.

 

I heard from an SVT employee at an event that the new truck platform and motor won't be out until the 2004 model year.

I also heard, True Blue for 2002.