I lost some respect for the Ford lightning. Just a lil'

[Dark_5.0]

Originally posted by NO SLO PK:
Sorry to say but that's a blanket statement that is probably wrong in many cases. I know a lot of Lightning owners that use them as primary vehicles, so reliability IS very important and a definite purchase consideration. Many Lightning owners including myself bought these trucks to commute with.

Although a 3 yr./36k warranty isn't a lot, can't you purchase the exteneded warranty for not a lot of dough?

I appreciate that you're going to build your own fast truck. But IMO, building one that's fast and commuter reliable is not as straightforward as building one that's just fast. All I'm saying is that the new L can do both, and that's part of what you're paying for.

Russ

Point well taken....I am not bashing the lightning but if the lightning ran a 16 would you pay the big bucks.

When you first got in your lightning did you say damn this truck is reliable or did you say damn this truck is fast

The lightning does an excellent job at speed and reliability as well as handling. I was just just really impressed with the other guys truck.


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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers, mac cold air fender kit, 3.73 FMS gears, Steeds Tri-ax shifter, Steeda underdrive pullies, Custom off road X-pipe, 2 chamber flow masters, cowl hood, nitto drag radials, ford racing clutch, 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs. (Best E.T. 14.79@93mph @3000ft)