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07-10-2006, 02:04 PM
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98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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07-10-2006, 02:22 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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WTF^^...
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It looks pretty good. I would check the KBB and NADA value for the car and get the loan value (amount they would loan not 100% value... loan value is 80%~ of the full value) and use that information to determine if the price is where it should be.
It looks to have been taken care of~ but you really cant tell until you get close and look, especially for a black car. I would get a carfax and get the vin number and have ford run it to see if it has had any major repairs.
The cobra motors are built special by a group of people so they are built better than the other motors. If you have never owned a black car it is a ton of work. This one looks to have been moded a tad (rims) this could mean it was raced a bit~ or not at all... you just never know. They may have just wanted chrome rims.
I dont like the tag thing on the front bumper, really kills the looks of the car, if you are in a state that has the stupid front tag plate law then it doesnt matter.
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07-10-2006, 02:36 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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How would I get ford to run the VIN# ? don't you need to know someone at ford ??? Also i beleive the rims are cobra...look at the picture of dash on one
of the dials there is a specs of white paint...why is this ??? I ran a carfax and there was two owners...but, there was 3 dealer's that had this car...I wonder what that means...okay let me know your thoughts.
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07-10-2006, 02:54 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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you can't really trust carfax because the info that shows up is just what's been done at a dealership. like when i bought my car all the info stopped 2 years ago because the last owner worked on it himself. 27K is really low mileage for a car about to be 10 years old.
I'd never buy a car without driving it first but that's just me.
and spectorv, of course it's been raced. it's a friggin cobra. lol
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07-10-2006, 04:06 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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WTF^^...
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the rims are not OEM they are 95 style cobra R rims, not the factory rims. Thats what I ment by that. If you can get the VIN you can call ford and tell them you want to check and see what all has been done to a car. See if they will run the VIN for you.. never know.
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07-10-2006, 05:15 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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cobras are on backwards but other than that it looks pretty good
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07-12-2006, 01:26 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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07-12-2006, 02:49 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Vehicle Information
Vehicle Description
1997 Mustang Body Style
2 Dr Convertible Cobra Engine
4.6l Efi Dohc
Transmission
T45od 5 Spd Warner Axle Code
Se Engine Calibration
637nr10a
General Warranty Information
Warranty Start Date
04/23/1997 Build Date
03/27/1997 Sale Mileage
Warning Messages
Outstanding Field Service Actions
No Campaign Message(s) Found
Extended Coverages
No Esp Information Available
Repair History
No Repair History On Vehicle
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07-12-2006, 04:46 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Wow where did you get this and what does it mean ???? |
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07-12-2006, 04:51 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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from ford corporate's website, and it means there were no warranty claims submitted, or at least recorded to said website
"Thats what I meant by that. If you can get the VIN you can call ford "
That's what I did.. but you have it in writing instead of over the phone 
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07-12-2006, 10:53 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Hey thanks...can you give me the link so I can look up another car ??? I have
to tell you I wish this was a coupe instead of vert. It would make my decision easier. The dealer that is selling this car is not a ford ..it is a small dealership
that does not have service and/ or repair. Thats the scary part of it. although
they do sell alot of cars on ebay and almost all of the remarks are good. Therefore they had a great track record. I would rather buy from a ford dealership and get a warrantee. So guys now you know why I am a bit skeptical.
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07-13-2006, 07:44 AM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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1992 Mustang LX hatchback.. 1 of 542 black on black
2003 Regal GS - the beater/daily driver - somewhat stock. No its not a mustang, at least it's blown.
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07-14-2006, 05:07 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Okay here is the link...I really like this better. Although the cobra keeps nagging my mind..if you know what i mean!!!
AutoTrader.com - Cars For Sale: Car Details
also the problem with the cobra is that its not from a ford dealership..ARRGGH
Okay let me know.
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07-15-2006, 12:48 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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looks the same no warranty history, no recalls, etc..
VEHICLE INFORMATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
2003 MUSTANG BODY STYLE
2 DOOR COUPE GT ENGINE
4.6L EFI SOHC
TRANSMISSION
T3650 5-SPEED MANUAL AXLE CODE
LE ENGINE CALIBRATION
3ZE2AC0A
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY START DATE
04/11/2003 BUILD DATE
11/08/2002 SALE MILEAGE
00010
ARN MESSAGES
ATTENTION TECHNICIANS AND SERVICE MANAGERS:
BEFORE REPLACING SEAT BELT RETRACTOR (-611B08/9, 611B68/9-) SEE TSB 05-16-11
BEFORE REPLACING FS-10 A/C COMPRESSOR (19703), PLEASE SEE TSB 06-04-09
WARNING MESSAGES
VERIFY STATE REGISTRATION, VIN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WTY
OUTSTANDING FIELD SERVICE ACTIONS
NO CAMPAIGN MESSAGE(S) FOUND
EXTENDED COVERAGES
NO ESP INFORMATION AVAILABLE
REPAIR HISTORY
NO REPAIR HISTORY ON VEHICLE
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07-16-2006, 12:12 AM
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07-18-2006, 02:34 PM
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07-18-2006, 05:16 PM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Okay guys...thanks for the opinions...one other thought..what kind of exhaust is that. It does not look original .
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07-19-2006, 03:29 AM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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looks like borla tips to me
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07-19-2006, 11:48 AM
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Re: 98 cobra I am thinking about buying...
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Okay gents...they sold the vehicle!! AARRRRGGH!!! Any way thanks for your assistance!!!
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PS: Whats a good site to look for cobra's for sale ??? |
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