About to buy a cobra

98stangv6 · October 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM

its going to be the sn95 body style. Ive been looking at a couple and the chrome yellow caught my eye. Its $9000 with 97,000 miles (less than Kelley Blue Book) which isnt bad but im going to see if i can talk the guy into dropping the price a little bit. Has black racing stripes, smoked headlights and black leather interior. Very good condition..

Now a question. What simple mod(s) should i start with.. I know i want 4.10 gears as soon as i can.. ill probably hold on the exhaust for a little bit.. But whatelse? Are UD Pulleys efficient on cobras?

What are your inputs?

Haseeb718 · October 18th, 2009, 02:25 PM

What year? Price sounds high. I know around here you can get a new edge for around that price range.,

96whitesvtcobra · October 18th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Price does sound a little high unless it is a 99. I would let my 96 go for 6700 and It has 4:10's mac O/R pro chamber K&N FIPK and other little stuff. For a stock 96-98 I would not pay more than 7000 unless it was in perfect condition.

98stangv6 · October 18th, 2009, 02:29 PM

its a 98, and kelley blue book is $93-- here.

zigbigadoru · October 18th, 2009, 02:31 PM

well kelly blue book is a money grabbing whore. seriously dont pay that much for it. i could have gotten a cobra for what i payed for my gt....yea im a dumbass. dont pay more than 7k for it or get a newedge

ReverendDexter · October 18th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Absolute first thing you need is a shifter.

T45s don't have internal shiftstops, so without an aftermarket shifter with positive shift stops, you run the risk of "overshifting" and bending a shift fork.

IIRC, there is a sticky on SN95 Cobras...

96whitesvtcobra · October 18th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Were in OK are you? Are you look up KBB private party or Retail? i second the shifter. Had I got mine a little sooner I may not of had to rebuild my t45.

98stangv6 · October 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Norman. I did retail since its a retail. I also found a black 97 cobra for $6500 with 95k miles from a private party.. I cant tell if the paint is that great or not.

Cant afford a new edge or i would!

96whitesvtcobra · October 18th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Private party is only 7250 in your area. I would look around a little more check craigslist. I know that i have found some 99's for 9000 on their in my area and 96-98 range between 6000-8500 on craigslist.

98stangv6 · October 18th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Ive looked on craigslist. The best ive found was the 97 cobra with 95k miles for $6500.

96whitesvtcobra · October 18th, 2009, 03:10 PM

If your willing to drive a little bit look in Kansas city craigs list. There was a 99 on there last week. I know its a little bit of a drive but it might be worth it. You still got your v6 stang? If so and your looking to sale it let me know. I'm looking for a v6 to drive in the winter.

98stangv6 · October 18th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Eh. Id like to stay in Oklahoma if i can.

BWAL · October 18th, 2009, 03:33 PM

seems a little high. my slightly modded '97 was $8000 with 60,000 miles in almost perfect condition

98Cobra_sleeper · October 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM

i got hosed then, i paid 15000 for my 98

ReverendDexter · October 18th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by 98Cobra_sleeper

i got hosed then, i paid 15000 for my 98

When did you buy it? How many miles were on it at the time?

98Cobra_sleeper · October 18th, 2009, 05:40 PM

my wife bought it for me last august, with 64000 miles on it. it did have a supercharger on it tho...and a rebuilt motor...and meth injection...and rims...

ReverendDexter · October 18th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Ah, okay.

Mine was in that same ballpark for price and mileage, only this was about 4 years ago and it was stock.

You should see the prices the used car lots 'round here advertise GTs for! I think I saw a '99 GT 'vert stickered at $12k(!) not a month ago.

98Cobra_sleeper · October 18th, 2009, 05:56 PM

thats crap. i actually saw a stock 97 cobra, green, with like 75k on it for 7000, and i know where there is a black 98 cobra with a fresh stock rebuild for about 8k.

Safi · October 18th, 2009, 06:57 PM

I got my 99 cobra with 32k for 10k

Cricket · October 18th, 2009, 10:08 PM

I got my 04 with 54,xxx for 17k...oh wait...were not talking about termis...

When buying a Cobra be prepared to keep looking and saying no to a lot of them. Don't let your heart get settled on one until you sign the title and have the keys.

October 18th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#1
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	About to buy a cobra its going to be the sn95 body style. Ive been looking at a couple and the chrome yellow caught my eye. Its $9000 with 97,000 miles (less than Kelley Blue Book) which isnt bad but im going to see if i can talk the guy into dropping the price a little bit. Has black racing stripes, smoked headlights and black leather interior. Very good condition.. Now a question. What simple mod(s) should i start with.. I know i want 4.10 gears as soon as i can.. ill probably hold on the exhaust for a little bit.. But whatelse? Are UD Pulleys efficient on cobras? What are your inputs? __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

October 18th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#4
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	its a 98, and kelley blue book is $93-- here. __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

October 18th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Absolute first thing you need is a shifter. T45s don't have internal shiftstops, so without an aftermarket shifter with positive shift stops, you run the risk of "overshifting" and bending a shift fork. IIRC, there is a sticky on SN95 Cobras... __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 18th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#7
96whitesvtcobra Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El dorado springs mo Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	Were in OK are you? Are you look up KBB private party or Retail? i second the shifter. Had I got mine a little sooner I may not of had to rebuild my t45. Last edited by 96whitesvtcobra; October 18th, 2009 at 02:38 PM.

October 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#8
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	Norman. I did retail since its a retail. I also found a black 97 cobra for $6500 with 95k miles from a private party.. I cant tell if the paint is that great or not. Cant afford a new edge or i would! __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

October 18th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#2
Haseeb718 Regular Wtb a fox Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	What year? Price sounds high. I know around here you can get a new edge for around that price range.,

October 18th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#3
96whitesvtcobra Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El dorado springs mo Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	Price does sound a little high unless it is a 99. I would let my 96 go for 6700 and It has 4:10's mac O/R pro chamber K&N FIPK and other little stuff. For a stock 96-98 I would not pay more than 7000 unless it was in perfect condition.

October 18th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#9
96whitesvtcobra Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El dorado springs mo Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	Private party is only 7250 in your area. I would look around a little more check craigslist. I know that i have found some 99's for 9000 on their in my area and 96-98 range between 6000-8500 on craigslist. Last edited by 96whitesvtcobra; October 18th, 2009 at 02:54 PM.

October 18th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#10
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ive looked on craigslist. The best ive found was the 97 cobra with 95k miles for $6500. __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

October 18th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#11
96whitesvtcobra Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El dorado springs mo Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	If your willing to drive a little bit look in Kansas city craigs list. There was a 99 on there last week. I know its a little bit of a drive but it might be worth it. You still got your v6 stang? If so and your looking to sale it let me know. I'm looking for a v6 to drive in the winter.

October 18th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#12
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	Eh. Id like to stay in Oklahoma if i can. __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

October 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#14
98Cobra_sleeper Enthusiast 1998 mustang cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got hosed then, i paid 15000 for my 98 __________________ HP twin turbo - 691hp/608tq with 15lbs huffed in.

October 18th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#16
98Cobra_sleeper Enthusiast 1998 mustang cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	my wife bought it for me last august, with 64000 miles on it. it did have a supercharger on it tho...and a rebuilt motor...and meth injection...and rims... __________________ HP twin turbo - 691hp/608tq with 15lbs huffed in.

October 18th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#17
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ah, okay. Mine was in that same ballpark for price and mileage, only this was about 4 years ago and it was stock. You should see the prices the used car lots 'round here advertise GTs for! I think I saw a '99 GT 'vert stickered at $12k(!) not a month ago. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 18th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#18
98Cobra_sleeper Enthusiast 1998 mustang cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats crap. i actually saw a stock 97 cobra, green, with like 75k on it for 7000, and i know where there is a black 98 cobra with a fresh stock rebuild for about 8k. __________________ HP twin turbo - 691hp/608tq with 15lbs huffed in.

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