Looks abused....
Love the pic Ben!
Looks abused....
Yep, they really sludge up in 179 miles. I think you should talk to a chemical engineer. I'll remember all of your intelligent critcism the next time I store a car for 14 years in a temperature controlled environment. I think that I would be more concerned with a used Cobra that has had the dog snot knocked out of it at the drag strip or on the street but wow it had the oil changed every week. I think you should try to come up with more negatives, it's the american way. I am really amused at the criticism thrown at other peoples cars that are posted on e-bay. I guess it is sport with some people. I say get a life. By the way I have already had two local buyers look at the car and listen to the car and guess what, their offer is higher than the current e-bay bid. The current high bidder on e-bay is a dealer. What does that tell you. I have had this car for 14 years and if I sell it there won"t be anything left for a dealer. I think that I'll go and check the molecular break down in my oil and thanks for all of the deep thinking.
Yep, they really sludge up in 179 miles. I think you should talk to a chemical engineer. I'll remember all of your intelligent critcism the next time I store a car for 14 years in a temperature controlled environment. I think that I would be more concerned with a used Cobra that has had the dog snot knocked out of it at the drag strip or on the street but wow it had the oil changed every week. I think you should try to come up with more negatives, it's the american way. I am really amused at the criticism thrown at other peoples cars that are posted on e-bay. I guess it is sport with some people. I say get a life. By the way I have already had two local buyers look at the car and listen to the car and guess what, their offer is higher than the current e-bay bid. The current high bidder on e-bay is a dealer. What does that tell you. I have had this car for 14 years and if I sell it there won"t be anything left for a dealer. I think that I'll go and check the molecular break down in my oil and thanks for all of the deep thinking.
Did you see his response to some guy about buying a car with miles and looking for the drag stip slip under the seat? I think it's official that this guy is a tool! Nice car though!
I hope you dont have the same tank of gas in there too
Orig. oil and you drove the car for very short distances over 14 years? Can I pave my driveway with the amount of sludge in that engine?
What is wrong with you, did you actually believe that a short trip up the block would be "easier" on your car than a nice lengthly highway trip?
I hope you dont have the same tank of gas in there too
Hummm, I have 5 cobras, two of which have under 500 original miles right now. The 93 and 00R currently have their original oil and filter in place. Just as a routine I check the oils any time these vehicles are moved. No sign of sludge at all on the dipstick, infact the oil looks and feels as new. As far as I know, usually, if there is a sludge issue, at least the oil will begin to discolor?? Is this not true?
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You are right, the issue of a sludge infested engine would be more of a concern if he had more miles. But it's still not good in any way I can see. The risk of contamination is there right after he turned the key. After a few 100 miles the oil is dirty with carbon and other byproduct.
I guess I took the sludge jab at this guy just because it makes no sense why in 14 years of ownership he never bothered to change the oil. He also went out of his way in his Ebay ad to point out that he only drove the car around the block as if that was doing the car any good. Take the damn thing for a highway cruise, heat that oil up and let it burn off all of that moisture and other crap. Then change the oil like everyone else does.
Who buys a car and only puts a few miles on it in 14 years?
I do not have an ultra low mile cobra so, as a result, I do not have the fortunate "problem" of having original oil in my engine. However, I thought the rationale for changing the oil the earliest of every 3 months or 3K miles was to minimalize any mositure absorbtion by the oil. Obviously changing oil based on mileage comes downs to potential oil breakdown and contamination but I always thought changing oil based on time (months) was to help prevent moisture build-up and absorbtion. I appreciate any thoughts.
Lastly, what is the rationale for keeping the original oil? Is it just so the car has one more thing that is original?
bid is already at 28,900$ with 26 bidders and 4 days left to bid
can we say wise investment anyone?
lets see a 93 vette get that kind of retail
How much was a 1993 Cobra? $19K or $20K when new?<<Am I way off?
bid is already at 28,900$ with 26 bidders and 4 days left to bid
can we say wise investment anyone?
lets see a 93 vette get that kind of retail
bid is already at 28,900$ with 26 bidders and 4 days left to bid
It doesn't have to be a cobra to fetch that kind of cash:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993...oryZ6236QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem