Should I buy a Lightning?

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Apr 8, 2006 | 07:51 AM

#21

00Silverado

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Lightnings are cool, plus you have to love blower whine. The problem I see is that the truck is 7 years old, and others have stated that they have reliability issues. I'd take one... for the right price.

Apr 8, 2006 | 01:37 PM

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greentahoe

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Originally Posted by onequick5.3

I talked to the guy, he is a penny pincher and is firm on the price. I looked at the odometer and it said 69,9 and some odd miles. And after thinking about it by the time I would get it paid off It would have 120+ miles on it. In 1.5 years my truck will be paid off so then I can start to spend more money on it. The thing thats holding me back from a stall and gears is the transmission blowing up and the same goes with FI.

A 408 with a T88 sts looks pretty tempting

There is no way I would buy that! Why would you?? In addition to the payments and the crap interest rate you would get, you would have to insure it. Get a quote on that!! You could go with a 408 and a T88 as you mentioned (which is the ultimate plan for my truck) and absolutely decimate any Lightning that still has a blower!! And still have some money to really make your truck stand out in the appearance dept!

Apr 8, 2006 | 08:44 PM

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shadowmaker

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IT was a head problem on the 99/00. Doesnt matter if they were stock or modded, tuned or untuned, they would literally blow a spark plug out of the head even during normal driving.

Apr 10, 2006 | 03:27 PM

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MarineBlue03GMC

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Glad to hear a decision to avoid the lightning was made. I too have always been tempted when looking at that truck but I have heard/read far too much about their poor reliability. Just stick with your trusty GM, pay it off and drop in a new engine or go forced induction.