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Nov 13, 2006 | 04:40 PM

BroncoBoss351

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Looking to get a lightning

Anyone preferences on what is the best year lightning, I want to get one between 2000 and 2003. What should I look for in buying a used lightning?

Nov 15, 2006 | 12:16 PM

ckirwan514

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few or no mods less mods the better. if you want to get more rwhp do the mods yourself and have the truck dyno-tuned after the mods are compleated.

Nov 15, 2006 | 12:18 PM

ckirwan514

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oops i have owned five broncos all full sized all execpt one w/351 i sold it to get my lightning it was hard to give up the bronc but i love my lighting 2002 or 2003 are good years to look at

Nov 15, 2006 | 05:49 PM

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What's wrong with the '04's?????

Nov 15, 2006 | 06:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBoss351

Anyone preferences on what is the best year lightning, I want to get one between 2000 and 2003. What should I look for in buying a used lightning?

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Nov 15, 2006 | 11:48 PM

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I sujest a conferance with your insurance agent FIRST. If your driving record isnt squeeky clean and your not paying 100% cash,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hang on to your wallet

Nov 16, 2006 | 04:40 AM

ckirwan514

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nothing wrong with 2004 lighting execpt price

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Nov 18, 2006 | 10:45 PM

ckirwan514

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I pay less for my lightning than i did for my bronco. Bassdude is correct the Ins co's consider a lightning as a f-150.

Dec 2, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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The 2000-2001, maybe the 2002's also, had problems with the spark plugs blowing out of the heads. Not enough threads in head. Henry remedied this in 02' or 03'.

Dec 23, 2006 | 11:14 AM

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they charge me on insurance less than my 97 civic 2 door,,,,,well make sure it has no recalls,,,crusie control etc...,,tires need to be good because there 1400 for all 4,,,make sure it's a 2001 or newer,,,,and make sure it drives smooth no ticking no blue smoke from tailpipes,,,make sure it did not blow the stock engine 3 times like mine,,be preparred to get 10 mpg...

Dec 23, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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r1killen

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besides all that there great,,i tow- dollied a dually and my bed filled with crap all the way to florida from maryland with the boost this thing makes it towed smoother than my 1996 sierra dually....