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Topic: BIG Thanks to AED Today!!! Saved Me Some $$$$
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50 Deep
Jockin 03 Cobras
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Well i have been hunting for an 03/04 cobra and found a nice redfire one that i was going to aquire this morning. I had contacted Shaun last friday about squeezing me in for a compression test monday and he said to give Drew a call to be sure i could get in. I contacted Drew to let him know when i would be coming down and he was able to squeeze me in. Went and looked/drove the potential car over the weekend and it was in what appeared to be excellent shape. In such good shape that i was about to forgoe the compression test as long as the car passed smog. Let me tell you that i am so glad i didnt. The seller, Drew and I met up at the shop this morning and started the test with great results on cylinders 1-4. But when we got to cylinders 5-8 it got a little hairy as cylinders 6/8 had low compression. My heart sank as i thought i finally got my hands on my dream car. And i will never forget Drew saying "See a couple bucks just saved you 3 grand."
Just wanted to thank those guys for helping me out and to recommend that all you looking to purchase terminators to definitely pay a little extra to get them checked. I have looked at 4 cars at this point and each has had their own share of problems.
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Stangs R Us
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just tell the guy to drop off 3k and have it fixed with the extra money that way its freshhhhhhh
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Stangs R Us
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oh and i wish i would have done this with my lightning , test drive was great so i passed on the compression test haha big mistake bit me in the ass hard
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alexdel209
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yeah thats crazy how that worked out what did the seller say? he should drop the price and then it would be a good deal u would have a fresh car and no worries
[ May 03, 2010, 06:46 PM: Message edited by: alexdel209 ]
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Stangs R Us
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i wonder if hes gonna lower the price / mention it to any other potential buyers or just keep tryin to sell it and not tell anyone ?
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50 Deep
Jockin 03 Cobras
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Im still in contact with the owner. car is getting repaired at the dealer then we will go from there.
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90FoX
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Im still in contact with the owner. car is getting repaired at the dealer then we will go from there.
I just hope "getting repaired at the dealer" isn't this:
lol
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Trust me bro i will be looking at work receipts and doing another compression test once done if i dont find one before then.
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essasin
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Should have added more $$$$$$. That compression test saved you time, money, and headaches.
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Luke87GT
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Nice Save Drew Eckersely!
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Robb
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Was it that one in Auburn? I was so set on buying that car until a money issue hit me.
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JohnCM
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Damn, good find man.
I've been looking at them lately also, and never really thought too much into getting a compression test done on them.
I figured since they were so stout they were all pretty much legit. I guess that's pretty dumb thinking of me. ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
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threethirty1
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red ewwwww
get a black or white
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50 Deep
Jockin 03 Cobras
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Bladex10: yeah bro i may still get the car once its fixed as long as things check out. My problem is i have the money but cant find the car.
JohnCM: Get the Compression check done man. TRUST ME. that car ran like a raped ape while still down 2 cylinders
Threethirty1: yeah bro i had sprayed my 96 cobra redfire and like the color. I wouldnt mind a white or blue one but its hard enough finding one i good shape, much less the color i want
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threethirty1
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ya i can only imagine..its a tricky market
I keep my eyes out down here in the OC
Good Luck bro!
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MikeD.
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Nice save T. Although, I got a little something up my sleeve that may give your tuned and pullied Cobra a run for its moneys, not saying its going to blow your doors, but we should be shaking hands threw the finish line. But that's a few months down the road of course. I would have bought a cobra also, but insurance is just to much for me.
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At this point Mikey i just want something smooth, fast and classy. Doesnt even matter if i get beat anymore. nothing gets the ladies ready like a little blower wine ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
t, what about that badass blue one on here with the roush kit?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1720124180.html
I like that car man, but i would have to do a lot to get it looking like a cobra again. when i get one i dont want to have to put money back into it ya know, especially if its not making it any faster
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Ryan_LX
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Originally posted by Stangs R Us:
i wonder if hes gonna lower the price / mention it to any other potential buyers or just keep tryin to sell it and not tell anyone ?
I highly dought it he will probly say he just did a compression test, and that everything is tits thinking the buyer will take his word for it. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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MikeD.
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
At this point Mikey i just want something smooth, fast and classy. Doesnt even matter if i get beat anymore. nothing gets the ladies ready like a little blower wine
I feel you on that one brotha! Thats why I took over payments on this Z0.. Nevermind, soon enough. Im not saying much cause I don't have the car yet, just the payments for a few Months..
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Eddie510-
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how much was it for a comp test?
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RODRIGUEZ
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Was the Cobra an 03 or an 04?
Good thinking on not forgoing the comp check....
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Jockin 03 Cobras
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quote:
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how much was it for a comp test?
The compression test was not expensive. PM those guys for the pricing though.
Rodriguez this car was an 03. Same thing happened to my buddies car though with roughly the same mileage
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