Questions before I make purchase of a Termi

[bdrsvt]

Questions before I make purchase of a Terminator

Hey all. Looking to get back in a Terminator. Found a 04 near me that has had 6 owners according to the Carfax. Is this common? Seems a bit high to me. It's black with 45k miles. Guy that is selling says he buys and sells 03-04 cobras. The car has been local through all 6 owners though. It's lightly modded with new fr500s. He's asking 23.5k. What do you guys think. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[crfrider16]

My take on your questions is this. It's just too hard too speak on the amount of owners. These cars can have a tendency to change hands quite a bit. The problem is, 6 owners can just be a bunch of guys that got bored quickly, or can be a sign the car was thrashed hard and sent to the next guy.

I also think that 23.5 is high for a light mod black car.

Bottom line is, don't even think about buying the car without a compression and leak down test.

Good luck either way!

 

[Bdubbs]

Rule #1 the word "Termi" isn't taken kindly on here. Hell my wife even hates that term.

Now that's out of the way, I'd recommend getting it checked out and price is high. 20-21k at the very most.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Is it high end auto?

 

[mrose75]

Rule #1 the word "Termi" isn't taken kindly on here. Hell my wife even hates that term.

Now that's out of the way, I'd recommend getting it checked out and price is high. 20-21k at the very most.

Like and agree!

 

[bdrsvt]

Rule #1 the word "Termi" isn't taken kindly on here. Hell my wife even hates that term.

Now that's out of the way, I'd recommend getting it checked out and price is high. 20-21k at the very most.

Sorry, had no idea about that. Why is this? I did not mean to disrespect anyone.

Thanks to all for the input. Can a compression test and leak down be done at any mechanic shop? The car is about a 2.5 HR drive from me.

 

[bdrsvt]

Is it high end auto?

No, why? Are they not reputable. I've seen they have a large inventory of 03-04 cobras

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Was just curious you said in the OP that the guy bought and sold Cobra's was just curious. I bought mine from him and have no regrets.

 

[Riddick]

No, why? Are they not reputable. I've seen they have a large inventory of 03-04 cobras

Hi End has a very good reputation around here. Many have purchased from him and I have heard no complaints.

 

[bdrsvt]

My take on your questions is this. It's just too hard too speak on the amount of owners. These cars can have a tendency to change hands quite a bit. The problem is, 6 owners can just be a bunch of guys that got bored quickly, or can be a sign the car was thrashed hard and sent to the next guy.

I also think that 23.5 is high for a light mod black car.

Bottom line is, don't even think about buying the car without a compression and leak down test.

Good luck either way!

Thanks, I will definitely get it checked out if I decide to buy.

 

[bdrsvt]

Was just curious you said in the OP that the guy bought and sold Cobra's was just curious. I bought mine from him and have no regrets.

Is he near Louisville Kentucky?

 

[bdrsvt]

Is he near Louisville Kentucky?

Never mind, I see he's in Virginia

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Never mind, I see he's in Virginia

Correct was like an eight hour drive for me. Was fun though.

 

[Bdubbs]

Sorry, had no idea about that. Why is this? I did not mean to disrespect anyone.

Thanks to all for the input. Can a compression test and leak down be done at any mechanic shop? The car is about a 2.5 HR drive from me.

No hard feelings man. It just reminds a lot of us of what a 16 year old Honda ricer fanboy would call it. Some don't care, others will get crazy mad.

Best of luck!

 

[NateDogg]

I sold a similar car with same miles for 17k almost 2 years ago..

Seems like prices may be on the rise. But that still seems steep

 

[Tomyobombyo]

give it a good look over and let her idle for a few minutes