SSplaytoy Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Has anyone seen, test drove, or bought a new lightning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankc350 Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Ford discontinued the lightning, not going to be anymore lightnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 (edited) D.O.A. http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101095 Edited November 7, 2004 by 2drTahoe (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted November 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Oh well then, was a fast truck at a reasonable price. Then again, it is a FORD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Still, even though it is a ford, at least they WERE listening to what people really wanted. Regular cab, RWD, blower, strong-ass drivetrain. I have thought more than once about turning to the darkside for that truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 It really is a shame that the new L won't ever see daylight... I would never own one personally (CHEVY 4 LIFE! ) but its trucks like the Lightning that push thier competition to be better. I don't think there'd be a modern day SS or the SRT10 if the Lightning wasn't around first. R.I.P. LIGHTNING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Blue Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 It really is a shame that the new L won't ever see daylight... I would never own one personally (CHEVY 4 LIFE! ) but its trucks like the Lightning that push thier competition to be better. I don't think there'd be a modern day SS or the SRT10 if the Lightning wasn't around first. R.I.P. LIGHTNING <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What he said! The loss of the Lightning could affect GM either way, as I see it - I hope they're considering taking it to Dodge, rather than following Ford's play!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankc350 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 My cousin is who is a wigg at dodge told me that the SRT-10 and the quad cab SRT-10 arent going to be around much longer. like a couple years. Does the SS have a production halt ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtSSsvt121 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 A very dumb decision on Ford's part. That lightning was perfect. Please Ford reconsider. Oh yeah and Chevy needs to beef up the SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Still, even though it is a ford, at least they WERE listening to what people really wanted. Regular cab, RWD, blower, strong-ass drivetrain. I have thought more than once about turning to the darkside for that truck. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, I was watching it closely, I would have definitely went for a test drive. Now the Dodge is my only choice, luckily it's pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 More rumors at Ford than Kerry has positions. Last I heard was the Lightning was "on indef. hold" "2008 at the earliest". There is another rumor now that SVT will completely cease operations before the new Cobra lands and it will just be a "ford package", no team or division responsible for it at all. Looks like the bean counters are winning... Oh well... It was fun while it lasted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtSSsvt121 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I hopem this is just a big hoax by Ford, and when we least expect it they will hit us with a 500 Hp Lightning. ............................ I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 You never know........ They might come out with like a 700+ HP Superbeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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