Need opinions about the Cobra!!

[SVT Jim87]

Hey SVTmembers,

Ive been looking at cobras for months and I think i may have found the one!!:banana: But every time I found one i like it ends up being a turd or way over priced. Its like 130 miles away from me. Im going to take the drive this Saturday to check it out. I want some opinions about this cobra tell me what you guys think... And anything i should look for


Cars for Sale: 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe in East Moline, IL 61244: Coupe Details - 331411297 - AutoTrader.com

 

[suaveflooder]

Price is good, but it's not redfire oke: make sure to do a compression test

 

[Bdubbs]

I love how some sellers/dealers take multiple pictures (even showing cruise control buttons!) but don't include any of the engine bay,wtf? Also do a autocheck or carfax.

 

[SVT Jim87]

Thanks man! I also noticed it wasnt redfire. Redfire that darker red color right? It almost looks maroon? I asked the dealer if they did a compression test already they said "no". But when I show up saturday theyll do one. Should i trust them and is there any way i could do a quick check myself?

Price is good, but it's not redfire oke: make sure to do a compression test

 

[SVT Jim87]

I never understood that either. And you figure with cars like mustang,camaros and so on youd want to show they engine bay. But it also hides things that they might not people to see yet.

I love how some sellers/dealers take multiple pictures (even showing cruise control buttons!) but don't include any of the engine bay,wtf? Also do a autocheck or carfax.

 

[Bdubbs]

Thanks man! I also noticed it wasnt redfire. Redfire that darker red color right? It almost looks maroon? I asked the dealer if they did a compression test already they said "no". But when I show up saturday theyll do one. Should i trust them and is there any way i could do a quick check myself?

You are correct, the link you posted that cobra is Torch Red. If you have a mechanic that can do a compression test, ask the dealer if you can test drive it and have your mechanic check it out. Or you can buy the correct tool and do it yourself if you can.

 

[10sec89]

odd the center bezel around the radio is silver but around the shifter is factory charcoal

 

[03cobra#694]

odd the center bezel around the radio is silver but around the shifter is factory charcoal

That's just a aftermarket trim kit you can buy.

 

[08mojo]

Hard to tell you anything about the car. it obviously has some aftermarket parts, but which ones? Price is okay, but what are you paying for: stock, kb, whipple, upper pulley car, etc...?

 

[Scotty B]

Might want to call before you go. I think this car has already sold.

 

[The Mongoose]

I inquired about that Cobra. Was going to see what they'd give me as trade in on my 02 WS6 with 45k on her, CCW wheels, other peformance mods, etc. Assholes said they'd give me $8,000 in trade on the Cobra. I told them to go **** themselves because KBB trade in value is over $12,000.

 

[SVT Jim87]

Did you happen to ask what all mods were done? When I called I was in a rush n had to get back to work.

I inquired about that Cobra. Was going to see what they'd give me as trade in on my 02 WS6 with 45k on her, CCW wheels, other peformance mods, etc. Assholes said they'd give me $8,000 in trade on the Cobra. I told them to go **** themselves because KBB trade in value is over $12,000.

 

[The Mongoose]

No, I was just trying to see if they were in the same ballpark as I was regarding trade in value on my WS6. They weren't even in the same city. I looked today to see if it was still for sale and it's still on AutoTrader. It has a solid rear axle, ported blower, KB boost-a-pump and a few other mods. If my car would hurry up and sell, I'd be on my way to purchase it. For the number of miles and mods, it's priced great.

 

[Mulldune]

I would be leary about the SRA swap

 

[The Mongoose]

Why is that? Do you think it wasn't done right? I thought the SRA was good for a Cobra making good power (stronger than the IRS).

 

[Danno44]

If it was done correctly it will be fine. If you care about drag racing it and weight reduction it is a plus. I would never swap back to an IRS.

 

[vadorsnake04]

I live about 20 minutes from that dealer lol. Best of luck, hope its nice. The only thing ill say is I don't like buying anything from dealers other then new.

 

[Modenausa]

I live about 20 minutes from that dealer lol. Best of luck, hope its nice. The only thing ill say is I don't like buying anything from dealers other then new.

Depends on if he's trying to finance..or trade etc..

The price seems fair.. Hard to tell as everyone said from the photos but in the front facing pic the spacing on the hood seems off on the drivers side compared to the pax side.. So possible front driver side impact ..And someone put screws in the driver side door bezel.. Also signs it was off before and someone broke the clips..carfax doesn't show everything. Take a good look at the bolts holding the fenders on for paint removal from sockets.. Just look it over well..gl

 

[nextime]

Depends who you ask.

A properly built IRS will be better than SRA unless you just drag race all the time then keep the SRA.

You eliminate the flex in the IRS bushings and it will be better than SRA.

Why is that? Do you think it wasn't done right? I thought the SRA was good for a Cobra making good power (stronger than the IRS).

 

[CobraBob]

Review this info and take it with you if you look at this Cobra.
Tips When Buying A Used 2003-2004 Cobra