looking at buying my first cobra. advice wanted inside:

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:14 am

hello everyone,
I am a long time fox owner but never have owned a 1993 cobra yet (hopefully about to change). specificly I am looking at #3011. here is the current CL listing: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 15459.html . I talked to the owner and he has all the factory parts minus the factory transmission. He also said the front bumper needs resprayed from rock chips. upon doing some research I found The for sale thread on here from when he bought it: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5728 . sorry this is so long winded but i want to see what you guys think about this car and the price. Thanks in advance for your help!

Z282SLO · Post by **Z282SLO** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:12 am

On the surface, this appears to be a relatively clean (albeit new paint and new interior parts), modifed Cobra with not too many miles.

However, I'd be careful on this one. 76K mile Cobras should normally not need a re-paint and such extensive replacements of interior parts. Also, this car was for sale in June 2013 with 74,400 miles with new paint. Now it's for sale again with 76,300 miles and already has enough rock chips to need a re-spray on the front bumper? I'd question the quality of that paint job.

In June 2013, the only mods listed were Flowmasters. Now the car has an extensive list of mods. So the current seller dumps significant $$ into this car only to put it up for sale in less than a year. Make sure there's a good reason for that.

Based on these concerns, $15K is too high IMO. Good luck, 50stang.

Post by **1993cobra** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:17 am

Z282SLO wrote: 76K mile Cobras should normally not need a re-paint and such extensive replacements of interior parts.

you havent been to texas in the summer have you? same thing happened to Vin's car

Z282SLO · Post by **Z282SLO** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:30 am

1993cobra wrote:
Z282SLO wrote: 76K mile Cobras should normally not need a re-paint and such extensive replacements of interior parts.
you havent been to texas in the summer have you? same thing happened to Vin's car

Since when is Texas considered to be normal?

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:45 am

current owner told me it was the texas high way rock chips. he also said he is selling because he is getting out of the military and buying a house. the current owner said the previous owner bought the car in NC and it was nice but needed restored and a new front bumper.

what do you think it is worth? I have my opinion but want to here others first.

Z282SLO · Post by **Z282SLO** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:12 pm

Around $11K.

bdecoy · Post by **bdecoy** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:18 pm

Here's a link from November he wanted 17k viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6437

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:09 pm

anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

1986Browns · Post by **1986Browns** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:29 pm

50stangpower wrote:anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

What is your definition of "mint"? For a few grand more (around 15K) you can buy a really nice driver quality car.

Z282SLO · Post by **Z282SLO** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:03 pm

50stangpower wrote:anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

If you want as near mint as possible, you'll be spending a lot more than 12k or less. BTW, what do you think #3011 is worth?

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:23 pm

I think this one is pretty close. I don't mind the mods but wish it had the stock t-5 just to keep as well.

quote="1986Browns"]

50stangpower wrote:anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

What is your definition of "mint"? For a few grand more (around 15K) you can buy a really nice driver quality car.[/quote]

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:28 pm

I value it at 13k. There are some things that worry me on it but I think 13 is fair for that car.

Also let me clarify what I am looking for. I am looking for a mint DRIVER not a garage queen. I don't mind mods but really want all the stock parts as well (as I'm sure most here would).

Z282SLO wrote:
50stangpower wrote:anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

If you want as near mint as possible, you'll be spending a lot more than 12k or less. BTW, what do you think #3011 is worth?

dbrennancobra · Post by **dbrennancobra** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:28 pm

50stangpower wrote:I value it at 13k. There are some things that worry me on it but I think 13 is fair for that car.

Also let me clarify what I am looking for. I am looking for a mint DRIVER not a garage queen. I don't mind mods but really want all the stock parts as well (as I'm sure most here would).

Z282SLO wrote:
50stangpower wrote:anyone know of any others on the east coast for around 12k or less. i want as near mint as possible and NO PROJECTS!!! (i have enough)

If you want as near mint as possible, you'll be spending a lot more than 12k or less. BTW, what do you think #3011 is worth?

Typically drivers arnt classified as "mint". But 12-15k will get you a nice driver. Under 12k will be either a fixer up or high mileage car.

POOBLAH · Post by **POOBLAH** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:15 pm

A mint driver is probably gonna run you 15k+

A trailer queen I would consider around 20-25k

50stangpower · Post by **50stangpower** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:06 pm

Does any one else want give put a number on this car?

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