No regrets

DeeDubya · 09-09-2005, 03:28 PM

I bought this Lightning new in '01 and kept it clean. It would turn some heads (the Bassani's helped out there) and I really enjoyed driving it. But you know, I was ready to move on to something else, a little more practical. So I traded it in on the Titan. To my surprise I have gotten more thumbs up and comments on the Titan in 2 months than I did on the Lightning. I just wanted to share this because I think it has some merit. And I don't mind the extra money for gas because I have a lot more interior room, smoother ride and good looks to boot. Hell yeah.

**Kronos1965** · 09-09-2005, 03:32 PM

That Lightning looked great! I can't imagine not getting nods in that rig...

Congratulations on the purchase of the Titan. I assume you bought it because you had more stuff to haul, needed more room, and because you think Titan Talk forum members are too cool!

SmoKedOuTtiTan · 09-09-2005, 03:41 PM

That's a nice lightning man. I always loved those. Hey you have any more pics from the side. And what other mods did you do your ride? But sweet ride man.

**nytitan1** · 09-09-2005, 06:17 PM

actually i have to admit i love that truck too, always have and the harley edition too but harley edition was just too expensive.

TitanInRSD · 09-09-2005, 06:19 PM

What are your thoughts on the power/torque etc.. when both are compared.

RockyMtnTitan · 09-09-2005, 11:00 PM

I know at the track, the L's usually kill my ET's by about 1.5 seconds. I'd love one, if they only offered them in 4WD/AWD.

DeeDubya · 09-12-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TitanInRSD

What are your thoughts on the power/torque etc.. when both are compared.

Actually I was surprised at the Titan's performance. The L certainly had a lot more low end torque. But, the Titan also weighs at least 500lbs more, so the seat-of-the-pants feeling is not too accurate in this case. Two different trucks, built for two different reasons. Overall I would rate the Titan high in performance.
That's why I don't really understand all the complaints about gas mileage. For the most part, horsepower and gas consumption run hand in hand. I would say the Titan earns it's meals.