Sold my Baby

[markiver54]

Came down from the mountain cabin yesterday to meet with a fellow coming from TN.
He came today and bought my one owner `99 Ford Lightning. I'm a bit bummed tonite that she's gone. Sad, because I've owned her since new. Only 30K miles and showroom shape....oh well...time to move on.

[Sir Henry]

You have my sympathy. Sorry for your loss.

[markiver54]

Thank you Gene! Was very hard to let go of. I'll get over it....eventually.
Now looking for a late model Toyota 4-Runner.

[Sir Henry]

A white Lightning is the truck of my dreams.

[JEBar]

understand the loss but congratulate you on being able to turn another page

[BigAl52]

Good luck with the Toyota 4 Runner search. They hold there value and are pricey. Ive looked at them myself and would love to have one. Gonna just pass for now.

[Team Roper]

I think the Toyota will be a much better vehicle. You did the right thing.

[markiver54]

Thank you for your input guys!
My search begins today.

[markiver54]

Looked at a very clean low mileage 2016 ( 52k ) 4-Runner yesterday for $ 32K. Gonna go look at it again tomorrow. Ya never know. Looks like a pretty fair deal to me though. Wife aint too sure. my money though!

[BigAl52]

Sounds pretty close Mark. Good way to check it out though is with Carfax.

[markiver54]

Sounds pretty close Mark. Good way to check it out though is with Carfax.

Thanks Al, will be doing that. At this point , I'm looking for a vehicle that may last me the rest of my days. Toyota 4-Runners if kept up, are capable of that.
I drive on average, less than 5000 miles a year, so I think this may be my last purchase if all goes well.
Am optimistic, but gonna be careful.

[markiver54]

Well, I found just what I wanted. 2016 and only 32K miles on it. Got a good deal....I'm happy now and thinking less about the Lightning.

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[JEBar]

congrats .... it should serve you well .... how does it handle the grades around Asheville ..

[markiver54]

congrats .... it should serve you well .... how does it handle the grades around Asheville ..

Thank you Jim...I love it!! Handles very well and doesn't even seem to know about the curves and hills.

[JEBar]

that's great to hear .... looking forward to seeing it in person

[Hatchdog]

Man, the 4Runner has come a long way, that’s a good looking rig. I like the front end, looks mean.

[markiver54]

that's great to hear .... looking forward to seeing it in person

And you will!

[markiver54]

Man, the 4Runner has come a long way, that’s a good looking rig. I like the front end, looks mean.

Thanks Hatch!
Yes i really like the front end too!

[markiver54]

Well...I was going to sell my 3rd Generation '98 4-Runner after buying my new one. Don't have to though, so decided to keep it.
Now I have a 3rd AND a 5th Gen.
I love the 98, but it was getting up there in miles. Since this pic, I just put on some Faulken Wildpeak A/T tires. Also, just took it to the body shop this morning to have the roof and hood re-painted. All the clear coat was coming off and don't want any rust to start. It will be our " Go to the Cabin/mountain " vehicle.

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[bandit1250]

Sharp looking vehicle and should give you a lot of trouble free miles. That looks close to the same color as my '03 Tundra. I like your new ride a lot.