i dont even wanna think bout how much ive spent on my lightning and my old 97 lariat before it. id say bout half of parts for the lightning are new and half were bought used, really pays to look in for sale sections of the boards. it can really save alot of money sometimes. but its all worth it when i get in truck and hear the lovely whine of the supercharger. im like them u cant take it with ya might as well enjoy it while u can