indecent proposal

[postban]

Guy at work mentioned he was interested in buying my car today. He has been shopping for vert-vettes but the 2-seats, no room for kids thing has him reconsidering Cobras.

I won't lie, tempted..... (not really sure, I might be a coupe guy trapped in a vert body)

I said "give me tonight to drink it over"

Would I be an outcast?

I have no idea what it is worth either.

I'll type out the mods for a mini therapy session...............

3.73 Moser Live axle (waaaaaay built)
Bullitt Springs, X2C control arms, Eaton posi, Strange 10way shocks/poly bushings, T/A Cover, 03 GT 8.8 diff case, welded.
Retains ABS
Retains Cobra Brakes
Retains Aluminum Drive Shaft

Apten ported blower
Billetflow 2.76 pulley
Billetflow 4 idler set
Billetflow throttle body
Billetflow ported plenum
Billetflow coil covers
Clifford 8000 Alarm/remote start
Fully inspected/magnafluxed T56 2K miles
26 spline Liberty's Gear input shaft
SPEC3 26 spline clutch 2k miles
Bassani OR X (have cats too)
MACH1 catback with electric cutouts www.DMHPerformance.com
Nitto 315 DR's
Lakewood Driveshaft loop
Apten cooling mod
55lb SD Hi-imp inj with adapters
Twin Focus pumps (fuel system can handle a 125 shot now)
93mm custom Ported MAF
Hurst Line Lock
Steeda CAI
Tune by Jerry "X" and Dyno Dave 470HP/480TQ SAE
V1 w/remote
LFP Heat Exchanger
PRO 5.0 Shifter/ MGW Handle/ MGW Competition race knob
MGW AC Knobs
MGW E-brake handle
Bullitt Shifter Bezel
Bullitt Fuel Door
MM FLSFC's
UMI fully welded Torque Box Reinforcements
Sequential Tail Lights
Hood Shocks
Stainless Bumper Letters
Front Grill Cobra
Car Cover
Autographed Engine Builder Picture :rollseyes

20K miles
Runs 11's in the 120's

No illusions about the mods not retaining value but at this stage the car is "done" and is a good driver away from low 11's

I need to drink on it more, still not messing up any words after 3 DFH 60Minute IPA's.

 

[predator]

You would hate yourself in the morning........:nonono: ....and probably get this from the rest of MCT...:dw: :cuss: :dw:

 

[Snakebite]

Take $29,000 and call it a day...

You are most definelty a hard core couper posing as a preppy drop topper.

DO IT AND STEP OUT OF THE CLOSET ONCE & FOR ALL!!! :coolman: :beer:

How's that for advice?

EDIT: Caveat...you are OBLIGATED to purchase a TERMINATOR COUPE...if you buy a C-6 be prepared to die!!!:-D

 

[dgussin1]

would you maintain in the cobra family with a coupe? Are you sure you want to start all over again? You will be in the hole with money because it will cost you more to get a coupe, than what you could get for your modded vert. THINK about it...I say keep what you've got.

 

[dgussin1]

Originally posted by Snakebite
Take $29,000 and call it a day...

You are most definelty a hard core couper posing as a preppy drop topper.

DO IT AND STEP OUT OF THE CLOSET ONCE & FOR ALL!!! :coolman: :beer:

How's that for advice?

:nonono:

 

[dasmopar]

Get rid of the vert. You bought the wrong one to start with and this is you're chance to get out of it and start fresh.

Just my .02 cents worth.

 

[Z-COBRA]

As long as you buy a Coupe,otherwise you'll have to give up your office.LOL

 

[Snakebite]

Originally posted by dgussin1
:nonono:

Nothing against the Verts...trust me...my last 2 Cobra's were Verts and I loved them both...but I know postban...and he is a performance freak that is out of control with the need for speed. His mindset clearly justifies him as a Couper.

Since I was a previous Vert owner I can get away with my tounge in cheek ribbing!!

 

[vector]

if you fell like the money you get for it will be fair then well do it...

i would think if you did you would want to still stay in a 03/04 and or some other easly moded performance car... up to you

 

[dgussin1]

Originally posted by Snakebite
Nothing against the Verts...trust me...my last 2 Cobra's were Verts and I loved them both...but I know postban...and he is a performance freak that is out of control with the need for speed. His mindset clearly justifies him as a Couper.

Since I was a previous Vert owner I can get away with my tounge in cheek ribbing!!

I am just looking at what he has done to his car that he would be giving up. It would be an easy 15K hit to get into a new coupe and put the same mods back on.

 

[dasmopar]

Postban has got it though, and if he is ok with it I'm ok with it.

 

[Snakebite]

Originally posted by dgussin1
I am just looking at what he has done to his car that he would be giving up. It would be an easy 15K hit to get into a new coupe and put the same mods back on.

Very valid point...but...postan has proven that economics have very little influence on his decision making when it comes to performance.:burnout:

What's that phrase he coined? Something about knowledge and money?...LOL

 

[JB]

the path to true knowledge is paved with many wasted dollars....

 

[Snkbyte]

It's up to you dave. Have a few more drinks then decide.

 

[Snakebite]

Originally posted by JB
the path to true knowledge is paved with many wasted dollars....

Yeah...that's the quote...thanks JB!

More beer Dave...more beer!!!!!:beer:

 

[dougwg]

I say ....ah... what does my opinion matter.... or anyone elses for that matter...it's your property....do as you please.

although if it were me.... I would have some fun for awhile, now is the time to reep the pleasures of all the hard work and effort you have put into your toy....

It's like putting a scope and a nice trigger job on a gun.... then selling it before you get to shoot it.....

BTW: I would NEVER SELL THAT CAR FOR LESS THEN $35,000... it's a turn key race car

 

[vector]

if its a Vert or a Coupe.... its still going to need a cage

this might sound funny but it would take atlest 40k from someone to make me happy enough to sell my car

... like doug said its your call in the end

what would you do if you sold it... this is a motive taht is important when selling

 

[03cobra#694]

if it helps i can get a 2003 torch red coupe 4,000 miles
somewhere around 18-20K

JEFF

 

[Snakebite]

Originally posted by FS MACH 1
if it helps i can get a 2003 torch red coupe 4,000 miles
somewhere around 18-20K

JEFF

:bowdown:

 

[MidLifeC]

"..at this stage the car is done....."

What will you gain by switching to a coupe?

What would you buy?

How much more time and money would it cost to mod another car?

How much less time to spend enjoying the car and less time with the family?

What will be available in late 2006?

Think about these questions and sleep on it. Good luck with your decision and let us know.