I've got 57K on my '00 Lightning. I was just wondering what everyone's opinion was. I have the option to either A) trade in the L for a C6 or Cobra :rockon: (havn't decided yet) or B) start throwing money at the L for stuff like Rods, pistons, FTVB, etc... to keep it alive:rockon: . What would you do? This is the first L that I've ever owned and I'm not sure how long they actually last. Opinions...:shrug:
How many miles till you trade it in?
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Got to ask your self it you like being back in a car. I love driving a car on draging but I have to have truck for a daily driver.
Get a built motor and tranny for the L. Then upgrade the s/c when more money comes available. I couldnt see selling my L but heck its a 01 with only 19,000 miles thats only seen rain once but modded since day 1.
I would keep the L till the new Z06 comes out rather than C6:rockon:
O btw. I would say your lightning would at least get 130k. More if you treat it right.
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Well I'm at about 10.5k right now and as long as I'm financially sound and I can provide for myself and/or a family I will forever keep this truck.
BUT if you did want to get something else and trade it in I would like either the C6 or new Cobra. I would probably base the decision after I see what the new cobra will have and how powerful it will be. Good luck on whatever you do and do what makes you happy :beer:
BUT if you did want to get something else and trade it in I would like either the C6 or new Cobra. I would probably base the decision after I see what the new cobra will have and how powerful it will be. Good luck on whatever you do and do what makes you happy :beer:
Mine is stock, bought it 24 March, 2003 with 16 miles on the odometer.
It has just about 7,060 miles on it.
Drive to work 8 miles one way, 5 days a week and it usually sits on weekends. Since I travel for weeks or months on the road (sometimes overseas) the mileage stays low.
In 2005-2006 when the new 500HP model comes out, I'm looking for a sale on my '03 for a trade-up....:thumbsup:
It has just about 7,060 miles on it.
Drive to work 8 miles one way, 5 days a week and it usually sits on weekends. Since I travel for weeks or months on the road (sometimes overseas) the mileage stays low.
In 2005-2006 when the new 500HP model comes out, I'm looking for a sale on my '03 for a trade-up....:thumbsup:
Thanks for all your input. I'm of course gonna do what makes me happy, but I love my L so much, I don't think I wanna get rid of it. On the other hand, I don't want to get to the point where my L is going to start giving me problems (normal wear and tear B.S.) and unfortunately, I can't afford a built short block. Quick question though, if I change the Rods, Valve Springs, Retainers, etc..., will that prolong the life of the motor? Again, thanks fo the input. :beer:
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