So I've been keeping my eye open for a good deal on a lightning. A new one is just too much for me, especially around here (32k plus a 5k dealer markup).

Anyhow, today I happened accross a 2001 lightning at a Lincoln Mercury dealership. Looks to be in perfect shape (except for 3inch long gash in the bumper). 15,500 miles. I'm pretty sure I can take it home for about 26k.

So question is, I'm not in a big hurry to get a lightning but I'd do it if it was a really, really good price. Is this a great price, or can you normally find prices like this?

 

I bought mine new at Fairview ford in San Bernadino just when the 01's came out. I worked in the car business an at that time I had called about 25 SVT dealers in CA and the best deal I got was $1500 below MSRP. Call all SVT dealers and ask to speak to the General Manager. Since the 02's are on their final run, start by offering $500 over invoice. You probably won't get it for that in CA but it is a starting point to negotiate. I believe if you look hard enough you can get one for about $1000 over invoice. Hope this helps.

 

I'd say it's a good price... You can get a 2002 for just a little more on the "X-Plan" talked about all over these boards, but I talked to every dealer in the Sacramento area, and they were very firm that they would -not- except X-plan on any SVT vehicle. It's very rare to find one in CA for under MSRP (I'm sure someone on this board has, but I was not able to).
I saw a 99 sell at a non-svt dealership for 30k.

 

I paid $1200 under invoice at the end of the 01 model year!

 

There has been a red 01 with 5k on it for 25K in the local trader paper for the last month.

 

try www.performanceautosport.com

he specializes in selling Saleens mostly, but also sells low mileage used lightnings. I know that he has a nice clean white L with only around 3K miles in stock right now for around $26K I think, maybe others.

BTW, I sold my '01 with like 9000 or 11000 miles for $26500, but that was back in March.

good luck.

later,
chris