Possible new Cobra owner - need advice

[hotcobra03]

call svt..

last 6 digits..they can give you the build #of the car..

than our site has a list by #..of members

it helps sometimes to see if car was a problem during the yrs..

ours has been a test to how much you can get out of this car when under normal use..

car does have some trouble areas..some can be costly to repair..

this car if it hasn't had head issues yet,is a thought..couple thousand just there..

lower caged pulley
oem radiator
altinator
clutch release bearing
leaking rear end cover

thsee have been areas of repair that also get costly..

milelage has nothing to do with items..

just passed 417k..

 

[cschuette]

Sell ya mine for $28K.

I would love to! However, I can assure you my pockets are definitely not that deep lol.

 

[cschuette]

Alright - first of all; thank you to all who provided responses. Truly cool to see helpful folks out there.

Secondly - Got to the dealer, it's about -2 for a high today. Talked with the service manager, who is an old friend it turns out; got them to pull the car in for a comp. check. Keep in mind, cold motor - I dont have the paper handy I wrote them down on, but the lowest was 153, and highest of 159. To me, on a cold motor, these seems ok.

And finally third - DONE DEAL FOLKS!

 

[cschuette]

Talked them into parking it inside for me as it started to snow rather heavy and I go pick it up on a nicer-ish day.

I had an OASIS report as well - turns out motor was replaced at 20k or so due to the dreaded tick. Which I think I am ok with.

 

[OETKB]

Wait. You came in here, asked for advice, and everyone was friendly and helpful?
We are definitely losing our edge. We are reputed to be mean and ugly, the death sentence on twelve planetary systems...

And CONGRATULATIONS on your new Cobra!!

 

[cschuette]

Wait. You came in here, asked for advice, and everyone was friendly and helpful?
We are definitely losing our edge. We are reputed to be mean and ugly, the death sentence on twelve planetary systems...

And CONGRATULATIONS on your new Cobra!!

haha! Yes - everyone was cool as hell. We can keep it low key though.

Appreciate that! I am pretty excited about it. Not excited about the ball slap interest rate I got hit with but that's to be expected I guess...

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Congrats post pics.


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[cschuette]

No joke, as soon as I signed my favorite nut (left one) it started snowing something fierce. Almost like a sign from the big man upstairs saying what the hell did you do now?

Anyway, the dealer offered me storage for a few days until the weather shapes up. Long story short, I only have a few pics I used to show my wife. I'll work on posting those up (HD photos are too large it says.)

 

[cschuette]

 

[nxhappy]

spend 4 more grand, getting something with way less mileage ....I have mine for sell =)

 

[nxhappy]

edit: just saw your pics lol

 

[Bdubbs]

Well I live in Minnesota, and I bought mine back in 2010 for 19.5k and it had 20k miles. Keep looking.

And please don't call it a termy/termi. Thanks.

 

[cschuette]

Well I live in Minnesota, and I bought mine back in 2010 for 19.5k and it had 20k miles. Keep looking.

And please don't call it a termy/termi. Thanks.

Yeah we established that wasn't correct terminology. My bad. Car has been purchased - if you find one with 20k around here, for 18 I hope you buy two. You have to remember, 2010 was when the auto industry was maybe recovering from the crash it had around 08. You clearly bought your car at the right time and I commend you on the deal you struck.

 

[Bdubbs]

Yeah we established that wasn't correct terminology. My bad. Car has been purchased - if you find one with 20k around here, for 18 I hope you buy two. You have to remember, 2010 was when the auto industry was maybe recovering from the crash it had around 08. You clearly bought your car at the right time and I commend you on the deal you struck.

Thanks and yes you may have a point. I have seen members on here within the last couple of years get some pretty good deals on low mileage cobras. Congrats on your purchase, mine is also redfire.

 

[cschuette]

Thanks and yes you may have a point. I have seen members on here within the last couple of years get some pretty good deals on low mileage cobras. Congrats on your purchase, mine is also redfire.

Oh absolutely! No argument that they aren't out there from me.

Where abouts are you at in MN bud?

 

[Bdubbs]

Oh absolutely! No argument that they aren't out there from me.

Where abouts are you at in MN bud?

I live in southern Minnesota, town called New Ulm. It's about 27 miles from Mankato.

 

[P49Y-CY]

Looks great, congrats and enjoy!!

 

[NateDogg]

Congrats.

I know most will say hold out for something with lower mileage but the convenience of it being in your back yard is worth the extra cost.

Car looks clean. Comp check looked good And you lucked out and got newer motor!!



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[cschuette]

Congrats.

I know most will say hold out for something with lower mileage but the convenience of it being in your back yard is worth the extra cost.

Car looks clean. Comp check looked good And you lucked out and got newer motor!!



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I agree. I'm happy with it so end of the day that's all that matters.

I'll get better pics as soon as I get it home - it's very clean!

 

[oneof185]

Congrats! Looks to me to be a good price for what appears to be a clean car. A local dealer near me had a ZY with 98k miles for $19,500 and it sold within a week. It didn't have any high dollar blower etc, just basic bolt-ons. Although I'm sure they came down some, doubt it was to the price you got yours.