Help o Cobra R
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Help o Cobra R
Hello All,
I'm new and this is my first post.
I'm looking to buy a Cobra R and live in CA, any issues buying a car that wasn't originally sold in CA?
I'm also looking to buy a low mile regular Cobra - I'm not an investor, but a true car guy and have wanted these since high school. Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
I'm new and this is my first post.
I'm looking to buy a Cobra R and live in CA, any issues buying a car that wasn't originally sold in CA?
I'm also looking to buy a low mile regular Cobra - I'm not an investor, but a true car guy and have wanted these since high school. Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
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Re: Help o Cobra R
Get ready to drop $70k +
2004 svt Cobra Mystichrome Convertible STOCK
1967 mustang Coupe STOCK Red/Black - SOLD
1993 Cobra STOCK Red/Black #1264 SOLD
[youtube2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2pl2ye ... e=youtu.be [/youtube2]
1967 mustang Coupe STOCK Red/Black - SOLD
1993 Cobra STOCK Red/Black #1264 SOLD
[youtube2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2pl2ye ... e=youtu.be [/youtube2]
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Yeah, I know, they don't come cheap. Any help on the CA matter?
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Sandy just sold his 93R that was a CA passed one.. Sandy can you elaborate?wazana9050 wrote:Yeah, I know, they don't come cheap. Any help on the CA matter?
2004 svt Cobra Mystichrome Convertible STOCK
1967 mustang Coupe STOCK Red/Black - SOLD
1993 Cobra STOCK Red/Black #1264 SOLD
[youtube2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2pl2ye ... e=youtu.be [/youtube2]
1967 mustang Coupe STOCK Red/Black - SOLD
1993 Cobra STOCK Red/Black #1264 SOLD
[youtube2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2pl2ye ... e=youtu.be [/youtube2]
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That poster doesn't seem to be here much, unless trying to sell something.
Good luck in your quest, sadly for both of us (looking to buy) the values have continued to rise. Seems like the days of them being in the 40's are past (low mile perfect cars).
Good luck in your quest, sadly for both of us (looking to buy) the values have continued to rise. Seems like the days of them being in the 40's are past (low mile perfect cars).
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Way, way past. Even for higher mileage, not perfect examples. Which is not surprising considering Ford only made 107 of them.specracer wrote:Seems like the days of them being in the 40's are past (low mile perfect cars).
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dbrennancobra wrote:Get ready to drop $70k +
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I'm in Cali and bought a California Cobra. I think the smog is different so I wanted to make sure mine would pass. There's an R on eBay right now. GET IT.
What part are you in?
What part are you in?
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Im in southern Cali - Chatsworth area.
The one on eBay from Duffy's? They want $90K.
What do you know about a non-ca car being registered in CA, is it an issue?
The one on eBay from Duffy's? They want $90K.
What do you know about a non-ca car being registered in CA, is it an issue?
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If the non-CA car has emissions equipment that only meets federal standards (49-state vehicle) rather than being CA-certified (50 state vehicle) you will have a smog/registration issue.wazana9050 wrote:What do you know about a non-ca car being registered in CA, is it an issue?
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy& ... /dmv/vr/os
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Does the age of the car affect the emissions requirements?
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Yes. But the smog exemption for age in CA is ridiculous. To be exempt, a gasoline-powered car must be 1975 model year or older.
Yes. But the smog exemption for age in CA is ridiculous. To be exempt, a gasoline-powered car must be 1975 model year or older.
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89 GT Black/Scarlet Red (SOLD)
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Thanks - is there a way to know if it's 50 state legal? What's the equipment? Does the VIN give indication?
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Oh I know, that's how long I've been looking, but have been distracted by other cars.
Z282SLO wrote:
Way, way past. .
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Don't hold me to this (as I live in a state with reasonable emissions regs and don't have to worry about smog tests and catalytic converters!), but I believe that only 93 Cobras with "California Emissions" or something similar on their window stickers will get thru today's CA smog regs with no problems. The VIN will not provide an indication.wazana9050 wrote:Thanks - is there a way to know if it's 50 state legal? What's the equipment? Does the VIN give indication?
The good news is if you can provide the VIN of a car you may be interested in, the Admin will be able to tell you the original selling dealer of the car. If it's a CA dealer, you're in luck. You may even be OK with a car originally sold in a neighboring state (AZ, NV, OR). Good luck!
03 COBRA Black with VMP
93 COBRA Black #3754 (RIP)
89 GT Black/Scarlet Red (SOLD)
86 GT Bright Red/Gray (SOLD)
93 COBRA Black #3754 (RIP)
89 GT Black/Scarlet Red (SOLD)
86 GT Bright Red/Gray (SOLD)