MotorCityBolt

Just watched Autoline Detroit, a great show on the Detroit auto industry, where the host interviewed the head of SVT, a Vietnamese guy. When asked about the SVT Lightning as a possible comeback, the guy did not say anything; he just danced right around it talking about what SVT has on the board, now. Gas prices, single cab, big iron on the decline, domographic changes....I've got to think it may be a while, if ever for a new Lightning. He was preaching the Sport-Track in 06 and the Shelby in 06 or 07.

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Eds01Lightning

Yea, saw that as well! Probably, no time in the near future on a Gen111!! Besides, that sounds like the least of Fords worries right now with it's current financial situation. I think this latest round of price incentives, although it did sell cars for the big 3, will come back to haunt all of them from a profit standpoint!

PittsburghSvt

ditto^^^^ its definitly going to hurt them..

they were making hardly any money off them, and once the incentives are gone, whose going to buy one????

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MachineAddict

If the vietnamese guy is who I'm thinking it is then he used to be the chief enginner for the Mustang. Hau Thai-Tang, but I didn't know he joined the SVT team....maybe for the Shelby?

Eds01Lightning

Yea, he took John Coletti's place earlier this year. Coletti retired from Ford, or, at least that was the story!
Mr. Tang seems like a knowledgeable fellow...but, I don't think he has gasoline running through his veins like Coletti does! Tang appears to be more conservative to me!

RedFox

Not likely they will bring it back when there are still new 2004 on dealer's lots (now 2 years old).

With 2 new plants in the works, and more cash in the bank than Walmart, Toyota could buy Ford, GM and DC in a single transaction. But why would they. Its much easier to put them out of business...


Red

Jersey Devil

Where are there new '04's. I've searched high and low and the closest I found was a used '04 with 2,800 miles. Problem is that the dealer wants $33,500 !!! OUCH !!!

MotorCityBolt

Jersey

I know of a silver 04 with 8400 miles for $28k asking price on a local Ford lot. I have the contact info, if needed. I would love to have than one.

PFA

I would love to find a 04 new sonic blue. Any knowledge of any out there?

RedFox

Brand new black 04 in Markham, Ontario.

PM if you want to know more details.

Red

2bscrewed

I know of an 04 Sonic blue with 24k miles and is completely stock. I think he only want like $22k for it.

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HotSithor

Where? Point me in the right direction for I've been looking for a new one. I had an '01 and '03 but sold both. Now I'm in the market for an SRT-10, but I would rather find an '04 L.

RedFox

The black one that was sitting here for almost 2 years just sold last week.

If you are serious, I would call Ford direct and they will tell you exactly where new 04's are located. But I have to think that this black one was one of the last.

I really like the SRT-10 mainly because it is a true performance vehicle but after parking next to one the other day, I really find the front end goofy, gaudy and grotesque. It has a great engine and a nice interior but I couldn't own that vehicle.

Toyota makes a great handling pickup; the X something, but it really isn't a total package without the expensive TRD upgrades. Even then, it would still have rear drum brakes and is not a performance vehicle in my books.

IMO, the only truck I would buy is still the Lightning. I am sure there are still plenty of low mileage stock vehicles out there. any year is a great buy.

Red

HotSithor

Any year is a great buy? I don't know about that, I don't care for '99-'00 and it seems '01-'02 had weak rods. The '03-'04 seem by far the best ones made.

Jim03Lightning

One reason I don't expect to see a new L anytime soon is that I've read that Ford plans on making major changes to the F-150 chassis within something like 2 years. Supposedly, that's one reason they gave up -- at least for the time being -- developing the Gen 3 L. Add into the mix the way we're being raped at the gas pumps, and I wouldn't be surprised if Ford comes to the conclusion that there's no longer a big enough market for a truck that burns expensive 91-octane gas at the rate of 14 MPG.

Not that this is necessarily a reliable indicator, but used Gen 2 Ls don't seem to be selling on e-bay, either. I've noticed that lately, the auctions seem to be ending without anyone bidding anywhere near what the buyer is asking. I'm sure the situation will improve as gas prices drop, but those gas prices probably have already put a long-term hurtin' on the resale values of gas guzzlers like the L and the SRT-10.