im planning on buying a 99 lightning and i was wondering if they need alot of maintence? Am i better off with a 99 or a 2001 lightning? Are replacement parts alot of money? Is this a good reliable truck for me to purchase? if anyone could take the time to anwser these questions.. thanks alot.

 

hey,

i purchased a 99 lightning in february and the only thing i have done with it is change the oil. other than window tint and subwoofers, it is stock and i love it. i bought it essentially new with only 1500 miles, and saved a lot of money. other than power and some cosmetic differences, i don't think there is really much difference between the two. i encourage the purchase, but watch out, you can go through tires fast... especially the good year eagle f1's that come on it. they are expensive and have to be special ordered. keep that in mind.

 

There's about a 25 horsepower increase for '01 and lower gearing. The '01's are quicker. The '99's did have a leaking intercooler problem that affected SOME trucks. If the price is right go '99, if it's within $3000 I'd go '01 IMHO.