Which cobra should I buy?

[Benz_tech]

Looking to buy a termi. I have 2 options, 2003 black coupe anniversary edition with 24k miles for 21k~ stock except for exhaust looks clean.

Orrrrrr...

2003 dsg coupe with 76k miles with a new motor installed in 2-11
With 17k on the new motor. Bone stock vehicle all records of maintaince
And motor replacement. Looks very clean. Selling for $18500

I love the anniversary addition looks. Very appealing to me. The dsg looks nice but bores me a lil. But I love the idea of having a newer motor with the updated heads. More than likely I will not go above having a ported blower in. The distant future. Want to have a high 500 hp car maybe 600. Is the new motor vehicle that is cheaper but has more miles a better choice than the 23k anniversary edition that's more expensive?

 

[Bdubbs]

Any links to the two cars? I'd first do a carfax or autocheck if you haven't already. Are they local? Would be nice to drive them both. I'm not a huge fan of black (pita to keep clean) but of the two that would be the one I would lean towards.

 

[Benz_tech]

2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 10th Anniversary SVT Super Charge

AutoTrader.com

 

[Benz_tech]

Sent from my phone so let me know if the links don't work

 

[Benz_tech]

I'll be driving them and inspecting eah of them on my lifts at work. One lives far away so I don't want him driving down if you guys think the other is a great buy

 

[40mpgH8r]

I love the DSG and I would pick that over these two, especially if it has a rebuilt motor.

The way the seller says "close to 500hp" off of exhaust seems :bs:...but it looks like the upper pulley has been swapped because the pulley cover is off but I could be wrong. I can't stand the red seats. JMO.

I'm pretty picky. I would keep looking. I was in this same situation a while back and I kept looking and bam......two weeks later my favorite color, silver cobra w/ 30k miles goes for sale in chicago and I got it.

Good luck to ya man.

 

[tucsonbob]

I would be darned sure that they will pass your CA. smog test.

 

[Bdubbs]

Didn't see any info listed on the DSG. I really like the color. If there's papers on the new motor and if it's a ford reman than I wouldn't be hesitate. I'm not a fan of red interior either. All depends on what you want. I bought the first cobra I seen and drove! But it's the color I wanted along with low miles and great price.

 

[CobraBob]

Having owned an '03 Dark Shadow Cobra myself, IMO it is an awesome color. Nice metallic touch and it's easy to keep clean. Black is a tough color, but it does look great when clean and detailed. In the end it boils down to how much you like either car.

 

[Woody6799]

Just bc they are stock now doesnt mean they always have been... look them both over with a fine tooth comb, and then pass on them until you find the one that punches you in the gut...

 

[xsellr8]

I think its worth the extra money to have 1/3 the miles AND the anniversary options. I think the Black is a better investment. I personally like the DSG color better cause swirl marks drive me insane. This all comes down to your preference. Neither one screams no. I personally like the Red seats. Its one of the only ways to get full leather in a cobra too.

 

[FiveOhJoe]

Why did a bone stock Cobra need a new motor? I would look into that. It could mean the car was beat to hell and back.

 

[jrgoffin]

But I love the idea of having a newer motor with the updated heads.

The Anniversary edition will most likely at least have the '04 heads and those would suffice just about everyone (those heads started showing up in June of 2003). You can't go wrong with them. Plenty of info here:

Castings

 

[Benz_tech]

I seem to be talking to people who think its ridiculous that I request that they come to my shop so I can Look at all the cobras private parts. Just out of curiosity, would you guys be hesitant to take it to a serious buyers shop? Or do you only have people come to you?

 

[cobra-k]

That sounds a bit sketchy too me man. I mean if you asked someone and they made a big deal out of it to come to you're shop, they are definitely hiding something. I'd definitely pass on it. Not worth the surprise.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Some may think cause you want the car at the shop you will want to pick it apart which isnt true. Honestly if they wont let you look them over like that I'd pass on both these cars are ten years old now and when spending that kind of money the seller should see why you want to look it over good luck be paitent the right one will come and post up pics of what you get.

 

[Benz_tech]

I must admit I have a nervous trigger finger. I have to get rid of my lease in dec. I need to have a cobra by then. I know it's a while from now but finding quality cobras in SoCal is haaaaaarrrddd!

 

[BadBlue98GT]

I must admit I have a nervous trigger finger. I have to get rid of my lease in dec. I need to have a cobra by then. I know it's a while from now but finding quality cobras in SoCal is haaaaaarrrddd!

So look elsewhere...a little drive or a few hundred bucks for a one-way plane ticket is worth it to get a quality vehicle that suits your tastes.

 

[03SonicVert]

I don't think asking to inspect on a lift is unreasonable.
If I had to choose between the two I'd take the Anniversary with lower miles but I'm not a fan of owning black. I like it if it's not mine but it is just too hard to keep clean and swirl mark free with out constant attention. It can be done but takes dedication!

I would keep an eye on this forum's sale board. I flew into Cleveland and drove mine back to St Augustine and would do it again to find the right color, mile combo vehicle.

 

[R.D.P.]

So look elsewhere...a little drive or a few hundred bucks for a one-way plane ticket is worth it to get a quality vehicle that suits your tastes.

This. I think you should pass on both of these. I took a year finding the right car for me and when I did it was about 5hrs away. Took a 1 hour flight, checked it over, did the paperwork and drove it home. I know it's not that easy out west, but you should still be willing to travel for the right car if you have decided you really want a Terminator.