Long story short:
On a whim two years ago, I ran across a killer deal here in Anchorage.
2002 Lightning, bone stock with exception of sound system, 48k miles. Always garaged. Could small scratches here and there, drilled holes in the front bumper, curb rash on a couple wheels, but overall the truck is incredibly nice. The owner covered the carpet from day one, so it hasn't even seen the day of light. Seats in solid shape but the driver's seat could be redone if one were picky.
Anyways, I bought it because I'd always wanted to own one. And holy shit, do I love this thing.
It is the nicest, quietest, most comfortable vehicle I own. And the condition of the paint alone, pulls more compliments from any vehicle or motorcycle that I have ever owned.
I'm always in a struggle though, do I hang onto and try to not let it's condition deteriorate, or acknowledge that I want to keep it and also some small mods to it. I'd love to install an exhaust system, lower it, pulley, tune, intake just for a little bit more get up. I don't have a garage spot for it, but I did by a 4 season custom car cover from California Car Covers for it last year.
On the flip side, I've considered selling this to someone who would appreciate it in its stock form, and then keeping my eye on another red L, perhaps a highly modded turbo one. I'd enjoy that just as much probably.
Just posting for some ideas from other owners who maybe have some answer for me.
Thanks!
On a whim two years ago, I ran across a killer deal here in Anchorage.
2002 Lightning, bone stock with exception of sound system, 48k miles. Always garaged. Could small scratches here and there, drilled holes in the front bumper, curb rash on a couple wheels, but overall the truck is incredibly nice. The owner covered the carpet from day one, so it hasn't even seen the day of light. Seats in solid shape but the driver's seat could be redone if one were picky.
Anyways, I bought it because I'd always wanted to own one. And holy shit, do I love this thing.
It is the nicest, quietest, most comfortable vehicle I own. And the condition of the paint alone, pulls more compliments from any vehicle or motorcycle that I have ever owned.
I'm always in a struggle though, do I hang onto and try to not let it's condition deteriorate, or acknowledge that I want to keep it and also some small mods to it. I'd love to install an exhaust system, lower it, pulley, tune, intake just for a little bit more get up. I don't have a garage spot for it, but I did by a 4 season custom car cover from California Car Covers for it last year.
On the flip side, I've considered selling this to someone who would appreciate it in its stock form, and then keeping my eye on another red L, perhaps a highly modded turbo one. I'd enjoy that just as much probably.
Just posting for some ideas from other owners who maybe have some answer for me.
Thanks!
