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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I think I made up my mind and I'm
gonna be on the hunt for a clean 96-98 cobra. I've seen a lot on craigslist, some as low as $5k and others as high as $10k...

I'm trying to get one that' has a pretty much stock motor that I can daily drive. What do you guys think?

**Luke...how much did you get yours for and how many miles
did it have if you don't mind me asking? You have a prime example of an unmolested 96-98 cobra!

Thanks!
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
You know my opinion, you'll like it! I'd say your looking at 6-8 k and maybe up to 9k for something nice. I can't believe how much those cars came down in price. I like the one in Reno you saw on Craigslist for the money, may be worth the drive.
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
I've been thinking about selling my 97 Pacific Green Cobra w/black int, and it seems like the 6-8k range is right.
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I've been thinking about selling my 97 Pacific Green Cobra w/black int, and it seems like the 6-8k range is right.
hey ross, how about keep the green one and sell the BAB? the green is a better color anyways. [Wink]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I've been thinking about selling my 97 Pacific Green Cobra w/black int, and it seems like the 6-8k range is right.
got any pics? I've never seen green w/ black interior...if you're serious about selling it please let me know. [patriot]
 
Posted by 2fstfru (Member # 453) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by venomous99:
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I've been thinking about selling my 97 Pacific Green Cobra w/black int, and it seems like the 6-8k range is right.
hey ross, how about keep the green one and sell the BAB? the green is a better color anyways. [Wink]
I agree with Alex, sell the blue one. I'll buy it.

[ May 28, 2010, 02:25 PM: Message edited by: 2fstfru ]
 
Posted by Hersnake (Member # 8864) on :
 
Edit: This is Ross(Blu50Stang) posting from the wife's account.

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
got any pics? I've never seen green w/ black interior...if you're serious about selling it please let me know. [patriot]
I am on the fence about selling it, but I should have my mind made up in a couple weeks. As for the black interior, I had to convert it. I've never seen another black interior Pac Green Cobra either.


quote:
Originally posted by venomous99:
hey ross, how about keep the green one and sell the BAB? the green is a better color anyways. [Wink]
Alex, you finally come to your senses and want to get back in a blue Cobra? [Wink]

quote:
Originally posted by 2fstfru:
I agree with Alex, sell the blue one. I'll buy it.
Haha, I haven't forgotten about you or Jack (the50ho). I'm willing to sell the blue one, but my price is a lot higher than $8k.

[ May 28, 2010, 05:30 PM: Message edited by: Hersnake ]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
The 96-98 Cobra is a great choice and a great value.

I'm impressed with these cars in general as they are a huge upgrade over the fox platform. The DOHC engine is smooth as silk, but requires 4.30 or 4.56 gears to really wake it up. With a 7k RPM redline, do not fear the gear. It's needed to quickly get the car in the power-band as these cars do not have the low end grunt from idle-3K like a pushrod EFI 302 does.

If you are interested, check out this thread which shows the kinds of power figures people have been able to lay down with basic bolt-ons (290-310rwhp is possible without ever touching the heads or cams). From what I gather, short runner intakes really wake these cars up (15-20rwhp at above 6K-RPM). I am actually making a short-runner intake right now. The 300rwhp recipe seems to be the following:

- Full Exhaust (Longtubes)
- Pullies
- JLT (have to lose the strut tower)
- IMRC Deletes
- Short Runner
- Tune

As far as pricing goes...
These cars are now 12-14 years old, so there are a lot of high mileage buckets out there selling in the $5-6K range needing TLC or paint work.

To score a clean example, I think you probably need $7-9K. BAB typically commands bigger bucks as well (BAB and Laser Red probably pop the hardest as far as stock paint jobs go)

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Best of luck with the search!
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Now go get it, and thank me later!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-5-0-SVT-SALEEN-PACKAGE-/330437790609?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cefa08b91

I'd offer $9500 and bring it home (and it's local, so you save on shipping costs)!

This car already has the gears, already has the suspension, and already has the look.

You could start with a $7K stock car, and add all those things and I promise you that it will cost you more than $2500 + the labor, time, and energy.

I just emailed the guy to get more info on the car as he claims 441hp but I don't see a blower? This ad looks incomplete. If everything in there is true, I don't doubt he has $30K+ into it.

[ May 29, 2010, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
or you could build your own fobra for about $2-$3k like I did, depending how much you part out the donor car for [worship]


I absolutely love my 4v, last sunday I ran at a BMWCCA autox on a very technical track, and beat all but 2 cars in the M classes, both of which were running r-comp tires (slicks) while I ran street tires that have 21 autox days on them [burnout]

Yep, my $2k POS beat the 2010 M3, M5, Z3 M coupes, `08 M3, lots of mid-90's M3's, etc [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
or you could build your own fobra for about $2-$3k like I did, depending how much you part out the donor car for [worship]


I absolutely love my 4v, last sunday I ran at a BMWCCA autox on a very technical track, and beat all but 2 cars in the M classes, both of which were running r-comp tires (slicks) while I ran street tires that have 21 autox days on them [burnout]

Yep, my $2k POS beat the 2010 M3, M5, Z3 M coupes, `08 M3, lots of mid-90's M3's, etc [Big Grin]
Damn Blind, you must be getting pretty good at this sport. Keep it up and put Ford on the map for us in Central Cal. [dance]
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
Hey I have a buddy of mines that has a 98 laser red cobra in pretty good conditiong.he babies it and everything.I belive he's asking like 7k for its.it just has basic bolt ons like pro 5.0 shifter,bbk CAI,slp off road with atachable cats,weld in flows,and 4:10 gears.pm me if your intrested
 
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
http://www.lodiparkandsell.com/index.php?content=feature&vehicle_id=606
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yaterstang:
http://www.lodiparkandsell.com/index.php?content=feature&vehicle_id=606
That thing is F'd!

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Now go get it, and thank me later!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-5-0-SVT-SALEEN-PACKAGE-/330437790609?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cefa08b91

I'd offer $9500 and bring it home (and it's local, so you save on shipping costs)!

This car already has the gears, already has the suspension, and already has the look.

You could start with a $7K stock car, and add all those things and I promise you that it will cost you more than $2500 + the labor, time, and energy.

I just emailed the guy to get more info on the car as he claims 441hp but I don't see a blower? This ad looks incomplete. If everything in there is true, I don't doubt he has $30K+ into it.
yea, that car is actually on Sac CL for $12k. I talked to them yesterday and they wont go lower than $10.5k. Its a bit out of my spending limit at the time but a great deal nonetheless! I wish I could...

But if I were going to spend $10k, I'd be in the market for a mach 1 [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Now go get it, and thank me later!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-5-0-SVT-SALEEN-PACKAGE-/330437790609?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cefa08b91

I'd offer $9500 and bring it home (and it's local, so you save on shipping costs)!

This car already has the gears, already has the suspension, and already has the look.

You could start with a $7K stock car, and add all those things and I promise you that it will cost you more than $2500 + the labor, time, and energy.

I just emailed the guy to get more info on the car as he claims 441hp but I don't see a blower? This ad looks incomplete. If everything in there is true, I don't doubt he has $30K+ into it.
yea, that car is actually on Sac CL for $12k. I talked to them yesterday and they wont go lower than $10.5k. Its a bit out of my spending limit at the time but a great deal nonetheless! I wish I could...

But if I were going to spend $10k, I'd be in the market for a mach 1 [Big Grin]
I know it's hard to dish out that $10.5K upfront, but I promise that you will spend much more by starting with a $7000-8000 stocker and getting it to the point that you are happy. That white Saleen Cobra is a deal if I ever seen one!

Best of luck
 




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