Would You Buy A Lightning Again?

[bellyer]

Yes, my first EV was a 2021 Mach-E First Edition and I love it (aside from the bouncy ride; see my never-ending thread in the Mach-E forum... ), but my 2023 Lightning Lariat is the best vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned a few that I have truly loved ('98 Wrangler Sport, '07 Mustang GT are in the top 3). I don't love that I paid 20% above MSRP when I bought my Lightning, but I would absolutely do it again because I love this truck so much.

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[Ford Motor Company]

Yes, my first EV was a 2021 Mach-E First Edition and I love it (aside from the bouncy ride; see my never-ending thread in the Mach-E forum... ), but my 2023 Lightning Lariat is the best vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned a few that I have truly loved ('98 Wrangler Sport, '07 Mustang GT are in the top 3). I don't love that I paid 20% above MSRP when I bought my Lightning, but I would absolutely do it again because I love this truck so much.

That's awesome to hear! We're so glad to have you as a member of the Ford Family!

 

[RickKeen]

Would buy again if they offer the Pro again at $39k. Awesome value for a truck that capable.

 

[JohnnyEV]

First Truck, I've never been more satisfied with a vehicle, plus Tesla Supercharger Access.....Heck yeah I'll do it again.

 

[Jasper7821]

I love my 23 Lariat ER so much, I put it up for sale as I have a Cybertruck too and also love that.
I put it up for sale a few months ago I got two 58k offers and I ended up backing out and still trying to sell the Cybertruck.
I love everything about the truck, except the slow software. Tesla definitely has that one in the bag.
I drive it way more than the Cybertruck, already have 12k on the Lightning and 7k on the Cybertruck.
One other tiny gripe, the center console doesn't want to stay up, there's no locking it into place. Any tiny bump with your arm and it closes.

 

[Pod]

Yes but I made the mistake of having my wife try the Mach-e. So…we bought that. Love being all EV. The Lightning and Mach-e make a nice couple

 

[No Oil HaHa]

Absolutely without a second of hesitation! Great truck, excellent ride, & access to Tesla superchargers! The only thing, other than more range/software updates, that I would like is the King Ranch trim line.

*Full discourse: I am Ford loyalist with this being my 6th Ford product.

 

[KickingGas]

Yes. Truck is awesome. Infrastructure still sucks but is definitely improving. Paid $35k for my Pro. Won't see that again. Plan to buy another one in a few years when the batteries get closer to 500 mile range. Drives better and faster than the Dodge Challenger I traded in for it. Would like to see some fun colors too.

 

[Texas Dan]

That’s a silly question. Why would I buy a Lightning again if I already have one? Are you asking if I regret buying my Lightning?

I do not regret buying my Lightning. Given the choices available when I bought my Lightning, the Lightning best suited my needs and desires. Even now given the value of the Lightning to me I consider the Lightning to be a top choice.

I think if I wrecked my Lightning and had to replace it I would still buy a Lightning. Do I think the Lightning has room for improvement? Absolutely, but those kind of changes take time and I don’t see any other EV pickup currently available that is that much improved over the Lightning.

Ten years from now my Lightning may be obsolete. I have no idea what will be available or what my priorities will be ten years from now. I’m hoping and planning to keep my Lightning several decades but technical advancements or life conditions may make it impractical to hang on to the Lightning that long.

 

[Newton]

Yes, with the current state of the market. If I have to replace it, I hope that Ford has a faster charging version available because that is the one weakness compared to my Kia. It is not bad, we have done thousand mile road trips with no real hassle but the Kia is done almost before you can get back from the bathroom and the Ford makes me hang around for another 10 minutes or so.

If Ford wanted to make something that I would buy in addition, it would be a long bed extended cab version at a good price - and preferably much lower like the previous versions of the F-150. This one is awfully tall when you need to do truck stuff.

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