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[Scapegoat]

what do ya'll think of the Ford Lightning... I'm thinking about picking one up...

I was looking for a truck, and found one... unfortunately its a ford lightning (haha unfortunately...) I was looking for some awd and more rugged for the winter... but I can toss on some snow tires... :banana:

seriously considering it, are they known for any problems?? It'd be the perfect truck to tow the SRT to the track... :lol:

[06evors]

My neighbor had one w/ basic bolt ons (chip,exhaust,intake etc.) and that thing hauled ass. They are only RWD and still go for a hefty price but he used it mostly for towing and it worked perfectly for that.

[lownslow95]

Ford Lightning FTW! I want one when the money starts commin' in.

[Raven18940]

If you want something for the winter I think it's a terrible idea, but that's just me.

[delspool]

i just sold mine a few months ago. with gas prices up its definately going to be hurting your walet. there also a handful in the rain so i wouldnt even drive it in the snow if i were you

maintenance is a bitch on them, the stock tire size isnt very common so each tire is about $200 bucks and with a truck that heavy with sporty tires they dont last very long

the only known problem i know of is the 99-00(possibly 98-99, i forget) trucks have a problem with blowing there spark plugs out of the head, although that usually only happens with a smaller pulley

all in all it was a great truck though, reliable, and towed surprisingly well

[cburwell]

I looked at Lightnings for a while when I was shopping for a second car. I decided against buying one because of the issues with driving them in bad weather. The reports I read also said that even with snow tires they were just OK in the lighter snow.

The 5.4 is a strong motor that Ford has been using for a while so there are no worries there.

[pearl]

If you want something for the winter I think it's a terrible idea, but that's just me.

get something with 4x4 a tleast. the lightning isn't a poor weather car.

get the nissan titan :)

[cburwell]

get the nissan titan :)

Excellent idea! :) If you don't need a truck then the Pathfinder is now available with the 5.6L V8 as well. V8, Leather (optional), 4X4, and it's actaully a decently capable off-road vehicle.

[ThePrimerSuspect]

im actually trying to figure out how i can get my hands on an SRT8 grand cherokee. i cant get enough of that truck

oh, and if you like the lightning, look into the SRT10 ram. i was looking around last summer and the prices on them are down in like the low 20s.

[SovXietday]

I've wanted a Lightning ever since I watched one lay down 3 gears worth of tread past me. ****ing disgustingly awesome.

I'd say it's a bad vehicle to pick for winter weather... but I can't really talk now can I. :-p

[Scapegoat]

im actually trying to figure out how i can get my hands on an SRT8 grand cherokee. i cant get enough of that truck

oh, and if you like the lightning, look into the SRT10 ram. i was looking around last summer and the prices on them are down in like the low 20s.

srt-10 ram is too much truck for me... way to big...

srt-8 cherokee... ****ing sweet.... I loved driving them at the srt track experience even though I almost rolled one...


lightning w/ snow tires and a few hundred pounds of sand bags in the bag = decent in the snow lol.

But like I said... I was looking for something a big more rugged and winter capable (CX7, Vue, etc) are on the list... But I saw the lightning at the dealership, the price is good, the truck is immaculate... then I test drove it...

the only thing better than the sound of a turbo spooling is the LOOOOOOOOUD whine from the supercharger...

besides... it'd make a good truck to tow a track car to autocross.... (I can justify anything lol)

5.4? I think its a 5.8... but I could be wrong?

I dunno... I been thinking about the truck all day... I probably shouldn't buy it.... but then again, I probably should :lol:

[SovXietday]

Winter's over, you have 8 months before you even have to worry anymore.

Dooooo IT, and then let me drive it. :-p

[Scapegoat]

Winter's over, you have 8 months before you even have to worry anymore.

Dooooo IT, and then let me drive it. :-p

haha this is very very very true :)

and maybe, and no ;)

I think I'm gonna go in w/ a check for 2.5k and talk them down on price and see if I can even get financing w/o a cosigner lol

my credit is **** since after moving in w/ a g/f lol... live and learn...

its a hot truck... I never even considered one until I drove it... craziness...

[SovXietday]

haha this is very very very true :)

and maybe, and no ;)

I think I'm gonna go in w/ a check for 2.5k and talk them down on price and see if I can even get financing w/o a cosigner lol

my credit is **** since after moving in w/ a g/f lol... live and learn...

its a hot truck... I never even considered one until I drove it... craziness...

Ouch, shot down. :-p

[The Captain]

My dad's got one. Awesome trucks. His has never seen a rainy day, so i honestly couldn't tell you about the weather driving from a first person p.o.v., but with his upped # pulley, intake, exhuast and a tune, it can barely hold the ground in dry weather.