What yo guy think about this?

[USMCracing]

I found this 99 Lightning and I would like knw what you guys thought about it with the miles. The owner claims that has ran a best ET o 12.5. Thanks
Steven

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2445349666&category=6219&rd=1

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

looks pretty nice. lots of miles. what will he take for it?

 

[RYAN the GREAT]

This is just my opinion but I wouldn't buy any vehicle that has been modded. Especially a plug blower.

 

[USMCracing]

He hasn't told me hs asking price yet. Is that too many miles? what do you guys think its worth?
Thanks

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Find out what he'll take for it. You might want to spend a little more and get one with lower miles.

 

[RYAN the GREAT]

Also find out if it has the recall done!

 

[roushcobra2003]

what r the recalls

 

[venomous]

The intercooler has problems with leaking on 99/00 models. Ford used to upgrade the intercooler under the blower with the 01 and up models. IMO find a late 02 or 03 model that is leftover because the threads for the spark plugs have been addressed. 8 threads vs. only 4. Plus you get Bilsteins, 3.73 gears crystal headlights/taillamps, 90 mm mass air, and nicer rims imo.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Originally posted by venomous
The intercooler has problems with leaking on 99/00 models. Ford used to upgrade the intercooler under the blower with the 01 and up models. IMO find a late 02 or 03 model that is leftover because the threads for the spark plugs have been addressed. 8 threads vs. only 4. Plus you get Bilsteins, 3.73 gears crystal headlights/taillamps, 90 mm mass air, and nicer rims imo.

Very well said. :thumbsup:

 

[USMCracing]

Thanks guys, I've heard of most of those problems like the intercooler and spark plug threads on the heads. I saw that the guy that owns the 99 L post on here. He hasn't emailed me yet. What is the diff in the 01 and 02/03L? Thanks

 

[USMCracing]

The guy (Ross) emailed me he is asking 17k. Would it be worth i to trade my 96 Cobra for his L? He said it ran a 12.58@108mph at FFW last weekend.

Steven

 

[Mo Boost]

Tempting deal, my friend.....but be careful what you wish for.

That L is a '99 with 74k-plus miles on it.....extended warranties are 5-year deals. Doing the numbers, he did more than the average yearly mileage on the engine & drivetrain, and admits it is a modded track vehicle....if you buy, the extended warranty doesn't cover past 60k miles....figure 10% depreciation per year from MSRP to get your price on a truck in great condition.

Like one of the previous posters said, don't bother with the plug-blowers produced prior to the '02 models. I waited until the '03 model came out because of the recall problems.

The auction doesn't have any bids yet, and that is a hint right there because of the mileage alone.:nono:

Save your money because the '02's and up are there, you just have to be patient....don't buy his problems even if the urge for boost is talkin' in your ear....my $.02:thumbsup:

 

[USMCracing]

I'm not going to get it. He doesn't want another car payment so he didn't want to trade. My wife wasn't to happy with it either. Maybe sometime next year I'll try and get a 02,03,04 L. Thanks for the input guys.

Steven