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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Best wishes with your new ride! Wanna race?
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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See ya!


I do agree, FORDS aren't all that bad, at least it is AMERICAN!
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark-Knight
Best wishes with your new ride! Wanna race?

Good luck to you.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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buhbye...don't let the door hit you in teh azz on teh way out...
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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L's are great I really like them also if i had to get a truck that would be it.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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I've always liked the Lightning, but my Dad works at the GM Truck plant. I'm sure he would he would disown me if I bought one. I just wish GM would build a truck that is as fast.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Good luck with the Lightning. Nice trucks, that's for sure.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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Hi everyone,

Sold my C5 and bought an 04 Lightning. I know, I'm a traitor. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who answered my questions and provided advice during my 3 year ownership. This by far is the best automotive site on the web.

If you see a grey Lightning in the Chicago area throw me a wave.

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Best of Luck... You shouldn't be to hard to find, You will be at every gas station in Chicago. Guy I work with sold his last year. He got 10 MPG That is also what Ford showed as the AVG MPG on the window sticker Other then MPG they are a very nice trucks.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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your gonna miss it but congrats on the new truck
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