This 97 Cobra is a good or bad idea?

HorsepoweR · May 7th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Im lookin at a 97 Cobra with 93k on the clock for $5,000, havent seen it yet, but Im wondering if you guys would buy it or not there is some issues with it, and to get this I would be selling my 96 GT. Im just curious as to if it is more work then its worth and if I should just save up and get a nicer one. Here is what he had to say in his email...

(i just had a new lower end put in the car thats why im not dumping ne more money into it!

But the tick noise i was told is the infamous ford head tick which some cobras got it some didnt. the lincoln mercury dealer said its common amougnst the 96 97 mid year cobra they couldnt tell me why the noise is made they just said by new heads and you wont have the problem ne more. i bought a set of heads(used) but knowingly good and 03 cobra cams 395 lift stock 97 cobras are (385) i will include all of the extras i have in the sale.
i have a 6 bolt forged steel crank 1 teksid alum block set of heads with cams. the car runs and drives perfect right now it does smoke when you rev it but i was told the heads need valve guides and seals. the other heads i know have had this work already done to them. the car has a new clutch in it but not adjusted correctly. the teksid block has a rod knock but you could build it while you drive it with the other motor! thats why i bought it. its not a show car but a very nice car and for this price you wont find a cobra!)

03SonicBoom · May 7th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Personally, I would pass on that car if it's going to be a DD. Not even 100k miles and all those problems leads one to believe that it's been beat on. More problems are likely to happen later.

If you're buying it as a weekend cruiser and have the time and money to fix it if it breaks then it looks like a good deal.

Muscletang · May 7th, 2009, 03:45 PM

You can find them in much better condition for $2 or 3k more. I've also seen them for $5k with none of those issues but a little higher miles.

MSTWNTD · May 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM

I see plenty of cobras in good condition go for 7k or less. Also some of his specs are wrong 97 cams are better than 03 cams. If the body and interior look good I may give 4000 for it. Like above poster that many problems usually mean a rough life.

HorsepoweR · May 7th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Alright, thanx guys, I will pass on this one... Thanx for the input!

209STANG · May 10th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Just be patient theres good deals on cobras just have to look for them

TheMike7533 · June 17th, 2010, 11:00 PM

Where at?

'97'Cobra · June 18th, 2010, 10:39 AM

stay away from that one man. You can find a better one every so often on craigslist or autotrader. The one you are looking at sounds like a money pit.

03SonicBoom · June 18th, 2010, 10:41 AM

OP date is May 2009. This is over 1 year old.

May 7th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#1
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	This 97 Cobra is a good or bad idea? Im lookin at a 97 Cobra with 93k on the clock for $5,000, havent seen it yet, but Im wondering if you guys would buy it or not there is some issues with it, and to get this I would be selling my 96 GT. Im just curious as to if it is more work then its worth and if I should just save up and get a nicer one. Here is what he had to say in his email... (i just had a new lower end put in the car thats why im not dumping ne more money into it! But the tick noise i was told is the infamous ford head tick which some cobras got it some didnt. the lincoln mercury dealer said its common amougnst the 96 97 mid year cobra they couldnt tell me why the noise is made they just said by new heads and you wont have the problem ne more. i bought a set of heads(used) but knowingly good and 03 cobra cams 395 lift stock 97 cobras are (385) i will include all of the extras i have in the sale. i have a 6 bolt forged steel crank 1 teksid alum block set of heads with cams. the car runs and drives perfect right now it does smoke when you rev it but i was told the heads need valve guides and seals. the other heads i know have had this work already done to them. the car has a new clutch in it but not adjusted correctly. the teksid block has a rod knock but you could build it while you drive it with the other motor! thats why i bought it. its not a show car but a very nice car and for this price you wont find a cobra!) __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

May 7th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#2
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,612 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally, I would pass on that car if it's going to be a DD. Not even 100k miles and all those problems leads one to believe that it's been beat on. More problems are likely to happen later. If you're buying it as a weekend cruiser and have the time and money to fix it if it breaks then it looks like a good deal. __________________

May 7th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#3
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	You can find them in much better condition for $2 or 3k more. I've also seen them for $5k with none of those issues but a little higher miles. __________________

May 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#4
MSTWNTD Newbie 2004 Mustang Mach1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmville, VA Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	I see plenty of cobras in good condition go for 7k or less. Also some of his specs are wrong 97 cams are better than 03 cams. If the body and interior look good I may give 4000 for it. Like above poster that many problems usually mean a rough life. __________________ 2004 Mach1 I like to call Constant Bind

May 7th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#5
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	Alright, thanx guys, I will pass on this one... Thanx for the input! __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

May 10th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#6
209STANG Regular 03 Mustang GT 14.3@99.43 first time at track Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nor cal Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just be patient theres good deals on cobras just have to look for them

June 17th, 2010, 11:00 PM	#7
TheMike7533 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where at?

June 18th, 2010, 10:41 AM	#9
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,612 iTrader: 0 reviews	OP date is May 2009. This is over 1 year old. __________________

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