ctrow Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Assuming that the cost would be the same, would you rather have the SS come from the factory with AWD /naturally aspirated OR 2WD/supercharged? It's a tough call for me, I would like both but that would have probably added another $5-6K to the already $40K. On one hand after having the AWD, I really like it. I don't have to worry about replacing the tires early due to some 'fun'. The other side is having 2WD and mabye a 425HP S/C 6.0L from the factory. Plus going on a diet a little by losing the weight of the transfer case. This would make it even more fun and no doubt even the playing fields a little bit. If I had the choice(Chevrolet are you listening?), I would probably do the 2WD with a S/C. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 I tow a boat out of some slippery ramps, and live in snow country, so gotta have AWD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN C5 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AWD to start with anyway... We can always add a SuperCharger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_the_builder Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 I like the AWD for the winter you can always add the super charger after. -Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heldonss Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 I think it should have came s/c or at least with the 395 hp version of the 6.0 liter. The awd could have been a GM option to add...or just offer two models with the s/c, one 2wd and an awd. Just my thought. I still love my truck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrymal Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Definitely AWD... the balanced sporty functionality of the SS as a real truck is what separates it from the Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Very well said, Irymal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 the balanced sporty functionality of the SS as a real truck is what separates it from the Lightning I see alot of Lightnings for sale used, I don't think I'll see as many SS's because it is an all year around truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwarren Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AWD...No Question about it here! I Love this Truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AWD.....add s-chgr later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcswain Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AGREE^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmySS Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AWD all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 supercharger, no need for awd. i live in michigan and still have no use for 4wd/awd unless i'm going off road. the majority of ss's sold are in states with little (less than 6 inches at at time) or no snow and awd is just added weight. what seperates the lightning from the ss isn't the awd. as for the used for sale thing, quite a few lightnings out there, not many ss's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creaker Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 AWD - it's why I bought the vehicle in the first place. And as others have said, you can always pop a S/C in there (some already have!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Why anyone would EVER purchase a 2WD pickup is beyond me. One of the big advantages of a pickup is 4WD. If you want 2WD, buy a sports car. If you are worried about the fuel economy hit, you shouldn't be buying a pickup anyhow. ....stumbles off mumbling something about 4WD should be standard on all trucks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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