come to find out motor only has 80k on it!
Last edited:
Looking to buy a lightning and need the pros input!
- Thread starter Supercharged99
- Start date
It's hard to say. That's a lot of miles, it could be good for a long time to come or it might crap out in 10 miles. Was the truck modded? Has the blower been rebuilt (it may need it at that mileage)?
the truck is stock and the owner let me test drive it and told me to beat on it!
If you think it's solid and the deal is right then go for it.
just a trade for my stock 99 gt
im just new with the fords and dont know how long the motors last
If it's been well maintained it still has a lot of life left in it. But at that mileage you'll be looking at other things failing, like wheel bearings, alternator, u joints, etc.
Depends upon one's definition of well maintained IMO. Nearing 200K on any gas engine is a high point. Regular oil/filter changes alone won't cut it, trans fluid/filter, brake fluid flush/refill, wheel bearing service, tie rods, ball joints, coolant, supercharger oil and so on all need to be serviced at set intervals for it to be considered well maintained in my book.
Fuel filter every 10K and spark plugs when needed are other things to look for. I'm not trying to scare you away from getting the most BAD ASS truck ever made, just make an informed decision so you don't regret it and end up hating the L due to another's poor maintenance.
Good luck and post pics when you get it!! :thumbsup:
Fuel filter every 10K and spark plugs when needed are other things to look for. I'm not trying to scare you away from getting the most BAD ASS truck ever made, just make an informed decision so you don't regret it and end up hating the L due to another's poor maintenance.
Good luck and post pics when you get it!! :thumbsup:
If you can get it to Gainesville I will look at it for ya.
A lot is based on price.
Are you fine with a stock truck or do you want to later mod?
Its not this one is it?
2000 Ford Turbo Lightning SVT
If I was in the market I would want 01 and up and I would rather pay another 4K-5K or more to get an 03-04 over a 99 or 00
You can also take it to Hurricane performance in Orange Park and Ask for Long Hair Jason. Tell him Jason with the Bullrun truck sent ya. He will be fair with an inspection and knows this trucks inside and out. They can be money pits if ya buy the wrong one.
A lot is based on price.
Are you fine with a stock truck or do you want to later mod?
Its not this one is it?
2000 Ford Turbo Lightning SVT
If I was in the market I would want 01 and up and I would rather pay another 4K-5K or more to get an 03-04 over a 99 or 00
You can also take it to Hurricane performance in Orange Park and Ask for Long Hair Jason. Tell him Jason with the Bullrun truck sent ya. He will be fair with an inspection and knows this trucks inside and out. They can be money pits if ya buy the wrong one.
Thanks guys. I really needed the advice!
i got the truck! 
will post pics soon! thanks again
will post pics soon! thanks againUsers who are viewing this thread
