May have to sell her.....

[01SVT_TruBLu]

Hey Guys,

Now that I'm a home owner, married and talking about kids.....I may have to sell my True Blue 2001 Cobra Vert baby that i bought brand new.

Based on the Mods listed in my sig, what do you think I can get for her?
The car is in mechanically and physically mint condition...Garage Queen.. 33,000 miles.

Please reference this link for pictures:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...enny+brown+tale

It sucks because I only owe $4000 left...

your thoughts? :shrug:

 

[1slosvt]

Why do you think you have to sell it? My brother has twins and has no problem fitting their car seats in his mustang. Just because you have kids doesn't mean you shouldn't keep your toys, unless it's financial- which I can understand. Congrats on house and wife and so-on!

 

[inteller]

yeah, just think, what did people do before SUVs? needing an SUV or minivans because of kids is a myth.

 

[FIVELITERS]

No Way!

Aw, no way man if its not that serious financialy keep the cobra.

You should "think" about selling it when your potential youngins get too big for the back seat. :thumbsup:

Just think, your kids will love the stang ;-)

 

[01SVT_TruBLu]

You Guys make a great point. thank you! Part of it is financial....not a major part though since all that is left to pay is $4G. I guess right now i'm feeling it since Cobra payments are $520 plus insurance $200....plus mortgage ($2800).

Sucks growing up and being responsible! I guess I'll re-evaluate things once she's paid... thanks!

 

[Mport_KLR]

Id say hold off on the kids for a year and get the car payed off! :thumbsup:

 

[Paul's_03SVT]

Pay that car off and have no car payments. You are crazy, you cant beat that. :bash: What you can do is refinance your car to get a lower interest rate over a little more time and cut your payments down.

 

[Black04Lightning]

Re Finance your home loan with a great low rate and pay off all your bills and the COBRA,
Man to have no bills and just a house payment would be cool.

 

[Kovachian]

You could sell your kids on the black market for a hefty profit. Last I heard, toddlers go for $25K a pop.

 

[Vancouver83LTD]

You could sell your kids on the black market for a hefty profit. Last I heard, toddlers go for $25K a pop.

a healthy baby can bring upwards of $60,000
at that rate you can sell just one!

 

[YesterdayAgain]

yeah, just think, what did people do before SUVs? needing an SUV or minivans because of kids is a myth.

I'm pretty sure an SUV or minivan is a bit better choice for a family vehicle than a Cobra.

 

[Vancouver83LTD]

I'm pretty sure an SUV or minivan is a bit better choice for a family vehicle than a Cobra.

they used wagons
pretty much the same thing as an suv or minivan just less room

 

[YesterdayAgain]

Some great financial advice in here. :rollseyes :nonono:

 

[GH1086]

Some great financial advice in here. :rollseyes :nonono:

What? I thought selling the kids was a great idea. And I'm not joking, I hate little kids.

 

[1slosvt]

I was 19 and my brother was 17 the first time my mom ever had a car with four doors and we never had any trouble getting anywhere- ever. You obviously like the car- so keep it. You'll never hear your kids say "dad, I sure wish you had a minivan".

 

[LogiWorld123]

yeah, just think, what did people do before SUVs? needing an SUV or minivans because of kids is a myth.

They got a station wagon

 

[Coiled03]

I'm just wondering what kind of house/mortgage you have that requires a $2800 payment? Surely there's some wiggle room there to adjust your payments.

 

[04 Redline]

I would say between 15-18K best case. I personally would not want to transport my kids in a vert. I was kind of in the same situation (buying a home, wanted a more usuable vehicle) as you when I had my 01 GT. Same miles, close to the same mods, but there just isn't enough room in the back. The trunk is small as hell, and the doors are too large for parking lots if you constantly need access to the back. I don't have kids yet, but having 4 doors makes everything a lot easier.

 

[WizardsCobra]

So you only owe $4K and your payments are $520. I'd find a way to live the next eight months and pay the car off. You'll regret selling the car if you do.

 

[ShwoffGT]

Keep the Cobra...

My cousin has a boy thats almost 2 yrs old. He has been driving around with a carseat in his T/A since day one. Its not that big of a deal. Unless you have 3-4 kids you dont need a 4 door car. Let the wife drive a 4 door car if she wants. Keep the cobra. Its not like you have to drive the Cobra if the "family" goes somewhere right?