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04-27-2007, 06:35 PM
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Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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So, I live in Fresno/Clovis California, and there's a 03 Cobra for sale and wanted your opinions if it would be worth it. I currently have a 02 Mustang GT, and I wouldn't mind upgrading. The car has 30K miles on it with new tires: front 275x40x17 - rear 295x45x18. They have a diablo programmer, throttle body, cold air intake, short shifter, and cat back mods. They claim its in excellent cond, and are asking $25,000. What do you think? |
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04-27-2007, 06:38 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Arrive. Raise hell. Leave.
Join Date: Sep 2006
City: Katy
State: Texas
Posts: 1,803
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I'm not a target in the sights of your mercy. I've never asked for anything. I'm not asking now.
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04-27-2007, 06:49 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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04-27-2007, 06:51 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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No more obstacles
Join Date: Jul 2005
City: Marin County, Nor Cal
State: California
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Sounds like an excellent price for the state of CA. Most of the 03-04 cobra's in my area with that mileage still go for 30K or so.
Is this a private sell or a dealership?
I would jack the car up and check for any leaks, listen for any ticking sounds, maybe check the plugs. Drive it a few times. It would certainly be a nice upgrade.
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04-27-2007, 08:23 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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It's a private party. The dealerships always jack their prices way up(3-5k more). |
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04-28-2007, 01:25 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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chew
Join Date: Apr 2007
City: columbus
State: Ohio
Posts: 119
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pretty good price......round here an 03 cobra would probably sell for alot more.....i might invest in 1 myself( seriously thinking about it) |
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04-28-2007, 05:46 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,629
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not bad, most cali cobras in good condition will go for around the 25k range private party. dealerships still sell them for 30k+.
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2003 Redfire Cobra - 448whp/435wtq 
1990 Eclipse GSX - Sold 
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05-01-2007, 09:39 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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juice
Join Date: Feb 2005
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
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hmm, idk. i got mine with 15.5k miles for 25K and had a Bassani CB on it. was at a dealer too.
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05-01-2007, 09:46 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,329
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The price is a bit high on average but in CA its right on the money (everything costs more there...)
The overall upgrade is well worth it. You will go from around 230rwhp/260rwtq to 400/400~ with plenty of room for easy cheap upgrades to get you to 500+~ The milage isnt to bad, most are between 25-60k now that are in good shape.
I would check to see if it has had the heads replaced (some develop a tick on the passenger side head due to poor coolant flow design) and if it has then good, if not no big deal just something to look into.
Some also have vibrations at 75-80+ mph due to the driveshaft so check that out.
Check for oil leaks around the oil cooler (where the oil filter screws in) as some can leak here, not a big deal to fix.
Check for leaks on the rear end as the tq sometimes makes them leak or break.
Get it dynoed ASAP to make sure the tunner isnt just a POS tune and is a real tune (check the a/f ratio and such)
Look for signs of abuse and any body damage that might have not been reported to the insurance.
That is all I can think of ... its to early. If I think of anything else I will let you know.
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05-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
State: South Carolina
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I think buying a Terminator is a great idea for anybody with the means.  |
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05-11-2007, 08:32 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
City: Lansing
State: Michigan
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If you got the funds do it but you wait awhile you might find a cheaper one out there.
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05-12-2007, 12:56 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: La Vernia
State: Texas
Posts: 2,402
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i will be buying one if this new job pans out
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05-12-2007, 10:31 AM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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Stangless
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Flat Top Mtn
State: Tennessee
Posts: 1,126
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I have see one at a dealership here for 30K myself. |
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05-12-2007, 06:21 PM
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Re: Thinking Bout Buying 03 Cobra
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,629
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just make sure you can unload the GT, especially if youre still financing it, last thing you want is two car payments and insurance (full coverage) on two mustangs, it will hurt. trust me, been there done that.
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2003 Redfire Cobra - 448whp/435wtq
1990 Eclipse GSX - Sold
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