Last Updated on Sunday, 25 October 2009 15:49 Written by Administrator Saturday, 16 May 2009 21:35

In a pretty dramatic move, I've decided to sell the Lightning.  The first thing people ask is why.  Here's why:

• Another child on the way and a larger vehicle is needed (such as a minivan)
• We really need to consolidate our cars down to just two. So, the Lightning and the Volvo are going up for sale to buy a single, newer, vehicle.
• I don't get as much happiness out of the truck now.  At most, I drive it an hour a month due to other obligations. I don't see that getting better in the near future.
• Also, I find myself wanting a more plush ride.  Mid-life crisis?  I find myself considering taking the truck last, after all my other cars.  I'm loving my Volvo right now, but it's getting up there in mileage (236K) and is almost a high-mileage ride.

To get this done, I've had the truck put through Maryland Safety Inspection, which is required in Maryland for all title transfers.  It was about $600 in repairs for that: new windshield, some new wiring, new rear leaf hanger, and other minor things.  I just had the rear end rebuilt, new rear brakes, and fixing up a ton of minor issues. 

She's about to go back in this week for another small item: putting the factory transmission pan on.  I've had tons of leak issues, and come to find out it was the new Derale cooling pan I bought from Summit.  There's a kink in the corner that's leaking fluid out at a slight rate. But, on my inclined driveway, sometimes it comes out fast.  That's getting fixed finally.

So, there it is.  If you want to see more information, check out my other domain, which I've changed to be a selling site for her: www.mdsvt.com

Update: But, it's already sold :)  In July the new owner came along and bought her up.