Would You Buy A Lightning Again?

[Pcontrer1]

Let’s be truthful. No BS, no sugar. Would you buy another?
I ask because I still maintain my 2022 Lightning was the best Ford truck I can remember in 40 years. Solid. Yes, teething, but it was new technology. I had issues, but the biggest was range. The standard just didn’t cut it for me. I had to bail after trying to get an ER. Then the bottom fell out 2 weeks later after I got out.
Now, I’m in a position to get back into an ER Flash. Just wondering what you owners have to say.
I an upside down in my current truck, and have enough incentives, tax rebate, and a PCO to right me up. I could save an easy $5,000 plus a year driving a Lightning again. But I’d want to just run it. I’m on the fence. In 5 years, I’d have between 150-200k on it. I don’t think the batteries are an issue. The service intervals thru 200k are literally tiring. Nothing. I think a coolant change at 160k if I recall. The ER would fit my daily driving without issue. Vacations? Eh, maybe. I have concerns at 150-200k, who would want a used EV? New tech with better batteries, quicker charging, longer range would have to kill a used Lightning, right? Am I concerned about these things for nothing? I can’t imagine my 2023 STX will return $20k in five years with 150 on the clock, after its $15k depreciation in six months. So what’s the likelihood a 2024 Lightning will return $20k in five years with all the other tech advancement strikes against it? I can’t find my crystal ball. Thoughts appreciated.

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[Pcontrer1]

Most definitely purchase again. I love this truck (2023 Pro version) . Bought for my construction company in order to save on fuel. I drive 40k miles per year maintaining cell towers in California. This truck has been bulletproof in all driving conditions as well as super low maintenance. Now that I can change on Teslas network charging/range is not as much of an issue. Just learned to plan stops around errands or eating. Cut my fuel costs by more than half. As a business decision it is a no-brainer. Purchased truck on 6/23 and just passed 62k miles. ???

 

[DXD]

i would!i have recommended my friends，but Flash version

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Most definitely purchase again. I love this truck (2023 Pro version) . Bought for my construction company in order to save on fuel. I drive 40k miles per year maintaining cell towers in California. This truck has been bulletproof in all driving conditions as well as super low maintenance. Now that I can change on Teslas network charging/range is not as much of an issue. Just learned to plan stops around errands or eating. Cut my fuel costs by more than half. As a business decision it is a no-brainer. Purchased truck on 6/23 and just passed 62k miles. ???

We're so happy you're loving your Lightning, Paul!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

i would!i have recommended my friends，but Flash version

We're so glad you love your Lightning, Dian!

 

[Kev12345]

I love my truck but I would buy a Silverado or Sierra instead.

if lightning matched the range would you stick with ford?

 

[tnugentfl]

if lightning matched the range would you stick with ford?

Yes, but I also like the Android Automotive software GM is using. I hope Ford has some big changes in store.

 

[Deleted member 19104]

This. I love my lightning but that range on the silverado would win out if I were buying new again

I just made the switch. The Silverado EV is just hands down better. Couldn’t be happier with the move!

 

[Deleted member 19104]

Yes, but I also like the Android Automotive software GM is using. I hope Ford has some big changes in store.

I’m all in on the Apple ecosystem and really enjoyed CarPlay. That said, I just traded in my Lightning for the Silverado EV RST and Google Built-In is pretty amazing. Not missing CarPlay one bit and that’s not something I thought that I would ever say!

 

[Lightningwaiter]

Let’s be truthful. No BS, no sugar. Would you buy another?
I ask because I still maintain my 2022 Lightning was the best Ford truck I can remember in 40 years. Solid. Yes, teething, but it was new technology. I had issues, but the biggest was range. The standard just didn’t cut it for me. I had to bail after trying to get an ER. Then the bottom fell out 2 weeks later after I got out.
Now, I’m in a position to get back into an ER Flash. Just wondering what you owners have to say.
I an upside down in my current truck, and have enough incentives, tax rebate, and a PCO to right me up. I could save an easy $5,000 plus a year driving a Lightning again. But I’d want to just run it. I’m on the fence. In 5 years, I’d have between 150-200k on it. I don’t think the batteries are an issue. The service intervals thru 200k are literally tiring. Nothing. I think a coolant change at 160k if I recall. The ER would fit my daily driving without issue. Vacations? Eh, maybe. I have concerns at 150-200k, who would want a used EV? New tech with better batteries, quicker charging, longer range would have to kill a used Lightning, right? Am I concerned about these things for nothing? I can’t imagine my 2023 STX will return $20k in five years with 150 on the clock, after its $15k depreciation in six months. So what’s the likelihood a 2024 Lightning will return $20k in five years with all the other tech advancement strikes against it? I can’t find my crystal ball. Thoughts appreciated.

Yes

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