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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
When it comes down too it I really want an 03/04 cobra. I love my car & its almost paid off, but if I sold it I would have a nice down payment for a new one. Plus im sure shaun @ AED is tired of me calling & emailing him with my plots & scheems for power but without money to front. I figure the terminators can had for a decent price now so why not. Anyway here's some pics & info. Lemme kno what u think. Sell it or keep it?

Gen info:
130,XXX
Stock motor
Msd coils/wires
Mishimoto alum radiator
EMP stewart/SHM water pump
180 degree thermo
NGK plugs
Royal purp

Suspension:
Eibach pro kit
Steeda x2's
Steeda bumpsteer kit
MM C/C plates
MM adjustable LCA's
Baer Decelarotors
Roush 18x9 & 18x10 wheels

Rear:
Rebuilt by jaws gear
4.10's
Carbon fiber clutch packs
Royal purp
FRPP rear Girdle
Dallas mustang speedcal

Misc:
Steeda tri-ax
Steeda clutch quadrant
Redfire paint
Peanut butter interior 7/10









[ January 18, 2009, 02:47 PM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
If anyone can put the pics on the page id appreciate it. I did this from my phone
 

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Posted by SLPR93 (Member # 8769) on :
 
clean car but once u pay it off ull have money for mods every month and 04 cobras are not that fast stock imo
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
just put these up [img] you script here [/img]

put those around all ur links there. they show up..
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
id say in this market maybe 6,500?
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 
Keep that Mofo, rebuild the motor & throw some boost at it... Your car is clean & more rare than your run of the mill 03/04 Cobra...
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 

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Originally posted by EPIK:
Keep that Mofo, rebuild the motor & throw some boost at it... Your car is clean & more rare than your run of the mill 03/04 Cobra...

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Looks like you took good care of the thing.

Given our economy, I think you can pull $6500-7500, as mentioned above.

Two years ago, I think this car would have fetched $9K.

Right now EVERYHTING is a buyers market. Do not sell anything you do not want to lose money on.

Best of luck.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
SLPR93: I know once its pais off I will have more for mods & a car in my name. But bolt-ons don't cut it anymore. I would wanna build the motor & throw boost @ it. By then that's 10k. Kind of stuck between save money & speed later or speed now & have money later. Tough one

Blown 67: your a friggin genius john. Thanks for the pic help

Epik: u got a good point D. Car is giving me no issues & it did come out clean. Im tired of u beating me though

5.0-srt-4: yeah man the market sucks, but damn 6,500 is chump change. I've seen me for that price in not so good shape though. Market is poor though
 

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Posted by jordan_0806 (Member # 5888) on :
 
after seeing this car the other night...I'd say keep it and built on it....there is not much out there cleaner right now...

I'd say it's worth 9-10K but as these guys say, the market sucks...you don't want to short this car out of what it really is....
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Looks like you took good care of the thing.

Given our economy, I think you can pull $6500-7500, as mentioned above.

Two years ago, I think this car would have fetched $9K.

Right now EVERYHTING is a buyers market. Do not sell anything you do not want to lose money on.

Best of luck.

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Looks like you took good care of the thing.

Given our economy, I think you can pull $6500-7500, as mentioned above.

Two years ago, I think this car would have fetched $9K.

Right now EVERYHTING is a buyers market. Do not sell anything you do not want to lose money on.

Best of luck.

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True it is a buyers market. Exactly why I want that 04. LOL. I guess its all relative though. If my car sold for less & im getting the cobra for less then it evens out.

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Originally posted by 93PONY:
Beautiful car......no doubt about that.

I may have a line on a stock 03/04 Cobra drivetrain with blower, wiring harness, T56, & computer. 03/04 Cobra front & rear seats can be swapped in with ease.

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My car with an 03 swap would be perfect. Shaun man let me know what body parts I need to sell. Toes, fingers.........
 

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Posted by 514 Mullet (Member # 7402) on :
 
The swap with the parts would be about the same price as an 03-04 cobra anyways. Be realistic. If you cannot afford to make the car fast right now then just drive it for now. Really, who cares about a fast car. They never make money. Simply cost you money.
 

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Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :
 
you already know my answer t..... keep that shit!
 

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Posted by ArmyStang (Member # 5141) on :
 
keep yo shiet T
 

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Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:

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Originally posted by 93PONY:
Beautiful car......no doubt about that.

I may have a line on a stock 03/04 Cobra drivetrain with blower, wiring harness, T56, & computer. 03/04 Cobra front & rear seats can be swapped in with ease.

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My car with an 03 swap would be perfect. Shaun man let me know what body parts I need to sell. Toes, fingers.........

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i agree with both statements above.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
I think in my own mind I would be comfortable with 8k. Certainly not making back what I put into but I wouldn't kill myself over it. If I was offered it I would let it go & get a new one.

Truthfully I like the 03/04 cobras. But I think the allure of the power is what really makes me want it. If I could do a termi swap in my car though I would be more than content.
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
First off, your Cobra is very nice However once you go Terminator you will never look back. I would say sell it and get a Terminator!

Terminators are VERY fast.. even stock... and if they aren't fast enough for you then just swap the pulley
 

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Posted by 302 DROP (Member # 1323) on :
 
what kind of cluster is that? it says SVT and ford racing... thats sikkkkkkk
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
yeah man the market sucks, but damn 6,500 is chump change. I've seen me for that price in not so good shape though. Market is poor though

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The market isn't poor, its a pile of dog shit right now. I've seen many Cobra's priced above what mine was but they weren't selling either. Your best bet is holding on to it for now unless your ready to take a huge hit on the car.
 

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Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :
 
Dude that car is beautiful, I wouldn't sell for less than 9k. If you don't get ur asking price don't sell it, wait it out finish paying it off and then build that bitch. On the other hand if u want an 03/04 do it. U only live once enjoy yourself
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
I am gonna go out on a limb and say sell it. I personally would not mind taking a L if it will yield what I am truly after. But in that same breath I would try to make them both happen. If you can swing 2 car payments. They will sell anyone a car these days, so qualifying should only require you to have a pulse.

Good luck hard choice
 

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Posted by jordan_0806 (Member # 5888) on :
 
if you sell it for $6500, let me know and I'll buy it....I'd love to have that car as a DD..

I'll sell my coupe to get that car...
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
514 mullet: from the research I've done I can get the swap done for around 10k. Only issue is coming up with that much cash. I missed a golden opportunity not too long ago

302DROP: those are custom gauges I ordered from speedhut.

92stanglx: yeah man ur right about the termi's being fast. From the few I have test driven they haul balls stock. Now I know I never should have driven one since its screwing with my mind lol.

Asskickn88: man I saw ur car up forever & I know u took a hit on yours. Now might not be the best time 2 sell it

707vibrantcobra93: I agree with you saying go after what I want. But im 22 in school so I know I could get that cobra eventually. But I think me keeping it & building it wiuld be best. My car with a 04 swap would be killer compared 2 just a newer one

N8: yeah its kinda like taking one step back but taking 2 steps forward. Lose a little to gain what I want. Did u decide on that mach yet?

Jordan0806: J man quit playing. Now im wondering what I could swing if I sold it for that little. Lol
 

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Posted by EXcobra/LS1NOW (Member # 8408) on :
 
Man this is just a re-run of what I was going threw cause I just wanna go fast... sold my cobra for 5500 didnt look no where as good as yours an had less mods bought a 2000 ls1 for 4800 put long tubes slp exhaust an slp lid already feels faster then my cobra. Gonna put cam an intake next an, make around 415hp at the wheels.
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Nah, man....I decided to get a new roof and my house re-stucco'd. Sometimes I hate being a grown up.

Although I am considering the ill saleen that is being sold by one of our members here.

Shit I can go 7k if you do decide to sell it...lol. Sorry Jordan

[ January 19, 2009, 04:05 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
EXcobra/LS1NOW: Yeah bro I know what u mean. Once u get to that wall where u gotta build a motor it gets tough. I respect the ls1 cars for their ability to bolt on power. But once u put a solid bottom end in a 4v & throw boost @ it the possibilites are endless. Plus I know u would be especially pissed if u got beat by a 96-98 cobra since u used 2 have 1. Lol

N8: yeah man being grown up is the pits. Ima ride out this young man wave long as I can. I got some other monies coming in probably beginning of feb. if it all looks right I might be putting it up for sale if I can't find a 03/04 swap

[ January 19, 2009, 04:30 PM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]
 

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Posted by 514 Mullet (Member # 7402) on :
 
I am curious to know who offered to do an 03 Cobra swap for 10k. The drivetrain alone cost that. I can realistically tell you from experience. Whatever you think it will cost, double that price.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 

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Originally posted by 514 Mullet:
I am curious to know who offered to do an 03 Cobra swap for 10k. The drivetrain alone cost that. I can realistically tell you from experience. Whatever you think it will cost, double that price.

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Talked 2 a highly reputable shop on these boards. Around 3k for the removal, install & tune. Had the motor, trans, ecm, cluster & everything for a little under 7k. If I could have gotten the money I would have had a terminated 96 for 10k or maybe a lil less if I pulled my own motor. Like I said I missed a golden opportunity
 

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Posted by EXcobra/LS1NOW (Member # 8408) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
EXcobra/LS1NOW: Yeah bro I know what u mean. Once u get to that wall where u gotta build a motor it gets tough. I respect the ls1 cars for their ability to bolt on power. But once u put a solid bottom end in a 4v & throw boost @ it the possibilites are endless. Plus I know u would be especially pissed if u got beat by a 96-98 cobra since u used 2 have 1. Lol

N8: yeah man being grown up is the pits. Ima ride out this young man wave long as I can. I got some other monies coming in probably beginning of feb. if it all looks right I might be putting it up for sale if I can't find a 03/04 swap

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Originally posted by EPIK:
F#ck it T, keep that B**ch & build it how u want eventually!!! Terminators are dime a dozen. It aint always about being fast. Both of my cars are relatively slow, but damnit, they look good. Your car is the cleanest 96-98 Cobra on this board IMO, & its unique. Yeah an 03-04 Cobra is gonna be fast, but IMO, they all look the same & they are boring to me.... I dont care if I get whipped all day, I would rather look clean before being the fastest, especially at your age....

Your car with a built bottom end & your choice of forced induction will whip on a pullied Cobra all day.... & look more unique doing it....

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Originally posted by Paxton5.0:
Hey T, I got an 03 that I could work out a trade with you on. New crate motor in it with warranty and all. Still has your wheels on it. haha

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Awww sheit. Pm sent
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 

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Originally posted by COBRAreflection:
You mentioned your still in school, so I would make sure to focus on finishing that first. You have a nice car already, so be patient. Once your done with school, then you can look into treating yourself to another car. I was recently looking to get an 03/04 Cobra myself (that or a newer vette), but with prices of homes being as low as they are, I think it would be wiser to invest in more property.

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