time for a cobra/saleen?

Calogero6685 · February 15th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Yup. I'm in love with my car. Seriously. Wash and wax once a week, too! It's a good thing I get as much overtime as I do. I double my check with overtime and without it, half my pay would be insurance.

blueAsmurf · February 15th, 2011, 09:56 PM

man thats crazy haha..good for you! why dont you just put it on your parents policy instead of having him put his envoy on yours?

Calogero6685 · February 15th, 2011, 10:05 PM

Because I got lucky with the Exploder and the cop didn't report it, and the second involved 4 other cars and since I was in the back I was at fault (Two days before my 18th birthday!). I barely escaped that Mexican lawsuit lottery and they settled through insurance and ever since then I've been under my own out of pure guilt. It's a good thing I did, because some asshole in Miami decided not to use his blinker. He was a crazyperson too. Like... unstable crazy. I got away with a sideswipe and a $1,000 bill. Ever since I've had my performance vehicle with bigger brakes and half the weight, I've been good! Lol

2003MACHWON · February 15th, 2011, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustanggt27

as for the insurance im 17, no wrecks, no tickets, good grades which lower it, and its in missouri in a rural area, so 70 sounds pretty good for the city also but at the moment im around 50 and i wouldnt expect an 03/04 cobra would shoot it up that much im not sure how insurance works but i think they classify cobras as a 03/04 mustang v8 6spd, like mine almost except newer and mines a 5 spd i cant see a huge difference

what part of missouri are u in

2003MACHWON · February 15th, 2011, 10:16 PM

i pay 193 a month on my own plan being 20 with a a shit ton of speeding tickets like 9.. state farm is were its at

C MY 4D · February 15th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Just make sure that you can afford the car. I have seen alot of younger kids buy these then find out all of a sudden everything wears out twice as fast and costs twice as much. Just keep that in mind before you go buy one.

2003MACHWON · February 15th, 2011, 10:41 PM

i totally agree with that statement,i bought my 03 mach 1 with 23000 miles i stole it for 17000 but after extended warranty and gap it brought it up to 20,000 for 36 month i was sitting at 457 a month which isnt bad considering that i make alot of money and am single w/o kids.. but cars break down, my tranny is already go with 38,000 miles that 2600 to fix/upgrade to T56.. as you can tell things add up.. buy something that you know you can afford even though you think you can afford more.. TRUST ME

majorownage · February 15th, 2011, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Calogero6685

Because I got lucky with the Exploder and the cop didn't report it, and the second involved 4 other cars and since I was in the back I was at fault (Two days before my 18th birthday!). I barely escaped that lawsuit lottery and they settled through insurance and ever since then I've been under my own out of pure guilt. It's a good thing I did, because some asshole in Miami decided not to use his blinker. He was a crazyperson too. Like... unstable crazy. I got away with a sideswipe and a $1,000 bill. Ever since I've had my performance vehicle with bigger brakes and half the weight, I've been good! Lol

bro 491 a month? no way maybe 491 every three months thats how it usually works

majorownage · February 15th, 2011, 10:51 PM

it was right after i had done a FULL rebuild pi swap

Sucked majorass. New everything all done by me. Including tranny

Calogero6685 · February 16th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Yup, when I traded my truck for it, it went from $286 a month with the F150 and my '89 Foxbody with minimum coverage on both with the fox as primary. To $420 with the Mach and fox with the fox being primary and full coverage on the Mach. To $673 for just the Mach. Then I begged my dad and now its $491!

I asked them what it'd be without the Envoy after I renewed on 11/17 and the accident from 4/12 finally came into affect and they said $739 a month.

That's why I'm going to wait until I'm 21 and the first accident gets off my record to get a 99/02 Trans Am. I really want a WS6. Drool...

To the O.P., the reason I'm getting another car is because when I buy my house and if my Mach goes out I want to have another vehicle there to fall back on. In other words, always have a plan B (a.k.a. money). I've seen videos of Cobras with 9,17,24k miles doing burnouts, racing, donuts, and everything, so just because its been "garaged and seldom driven" doesn't mean it hasn't been raped. And raping has consequences and problems that can be passed onto you if you don't have the knowledge and experience to feel and listen to what a car is supposed to be. It happened to me to so don't take that personally.

majorownage · February 16th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Calogero6685

Yup, when I traded my truck for it, it went from $286 a month with the F150 and my '89 Foxbody with minimum coverage on both with the fox as primary. To $420 with the Mach and fox with the fox being primary and full coverage on the Mach. To $673 for just the Mach. Then I begged my dad and now its $491! I asked them what it'd be without the Envoy after I renewed on 11/17 and the accident from 4/12 finally came into affect and they said $739 a month.

That's why I'm going to wait until I'm 21 and the first accident gets off my record to get a 99/02 Trans Am. I really want a WS6. Drool...

To the O.P., the reason I'm getting another car is because when I buy my house and if my Mach goes out I want to have another vehicle there to fall back on. In other words, always have a plan B (a.k.a. money). I've seen videos of Cobras with 9,17,24k miles doing burnouts, racing, donuts, and everything, so just because its been "garaged and seldom driven" doesn't mean it hasn't been raped. And raping has consequences and problems that can be passed onto you if you don't have the knowledge and experience to feel and listen to what a car is supposed to be. It happened to me to so don't take that personally.

my gt lasted long under abuse 100k+ of powershifting, overrevving, and burnouts.

The 3-4 fork failed after a missed shift. I drove it another 15k miles on only 1-2-5

You would be surprised how overbuilt the engine is for stock power levels.

04GTAMPA · February 16th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Calogero6685

My insurance is $491 a month. It would be $739 if I hadn't begged my dad to put his 2002 GMC Envoy on it. Not bad for 2 accidents and being 19, huh? It's a good thing they didn't know about my '95 Exploder roll over at 70...

Holy gravens! I pay $241 a month for three (3) cars, the Cobra included! You pay more for insurance than I pay on my new car's payment.

drazga97 · February 16th, 2011, 05:50 PM

the insurance on my cobra is cheaper than it was on my GT. i was 17/18 then though and ive had the cobra since i was 19 now 20

2003MACHWON · February 16th, 2011, 05:59 PM

mine was cheaper as well i had an 03 gt 219 a month now with 03 mach 1 faster, more rare and sexy for 193

February 15th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#23
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Because I got lucky with the Exploder and the cop didn't report it, and the second involved 4 other cars and since I was in the back I was at fault (Two days before my 18th birthday!). I barely escaped that Mexican lawsuit lottery and they settled through insurance and ever since then I've been under my own out of pure guilt. It's a good thing I did, because some asshole in Miami decided not to use his blinker. He was a crazyperson too. Like... unstable crazy. I got away with a sideswipe and a $1,000 bill. Ever since I've had my performance vehicle with bigger brakes and half the weight, I've been good! Lol Last edited by Calogero6685; February 15th, 2011 at 10:07 PM. Reason: Corrected 'sideswipe'.

February 15th, 2011, 10:30 PM	#26
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Just make sure that you can afford the car. I have seen alot of younger kids buy these then find out all of a sudden everything wears out twice as fast and costs twice as much. Just keep that in mind before you go buy one. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

February 15th, 2011, 10:51 PM	#29
majorownage Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	it was right after i had done a FULL rebuild pi swap Sucked majorass. New everything all done by me. Including tranny __________________ 1998 Gt full pi swap -Dead and gone 1998 Mark VIII 4.30s, 125 shot, 93 d/s-Daily Driver 1998 BAB Cobra-Project Last edited by majorownage; February 15th, 2011 at 10:56 PM.

February 16th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#33
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	the insurance on my cobra is cheaper than it was on my GT. i was 17/18 then though and ive had the cobra since i was 19 now 20 __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

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February 15th, 2011, 09:47 PM	#21
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup. I'm in love with my car. Seriously. Wash and wax once a week, too! It's a good thing I get as much overtime as I do. I double my check with overtime and without it, half my pay would be insurance.

February 15th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#22
blueAsmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 1 reviews	man thats crazy haha..good for you! why dont you just put it on your parents policy instead of having him put his envoy on yours?

February 15th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#25
2003MACHWON Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.87@ 109 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	i pay 193 a month on my own plan being 20 with a a shit ton of speeding tickets like 9.. state farm is were its at

February 15th, 2011, 10:41 PM	#27
2003MACHWON Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.87@ 109 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	i totally agree with that statement,i bought my 03 mach 1 with 23000 miles i stole it for 17000 but after extended warranty and gap it brought it up to 20,000 for 36 month i was sitting at 457 a month which isnt bad considering that i make alot of money and am single w/o kids.. but cars break down, my tranny is already go with 38,000 miles that 2600 to fix/upgrade to T56.. as you can tell things add up.. buy something that you know you can afford even though you think you can afford more.. TRUST ME

February 16th, 2011, 06:26 AM	#30
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup, when I traded my truck for it, it went from $286 a month with the F150 and my '89 Foxbody with minimum coverage on both with the fox as primary. To $420 with the Mach and fox with the fox being primary and full coverage on the Mach. To $673 for just the Mach. Then I begged my dad and now its $491! I asked them what it'd be without the Envoy after I renewed on 11/17 and the accident from 4/12 finally came into affect and they said $739 a month. That's why I'm going to wait until I'm 21 and the first accident gets off my record to get a 99/02 Trans Am. I really want a WS6. Drool... To the O.P., the reason I'm getting another car is because when I buy my house and if my Mach goes out I want to have another vehicle there to fall back on. In other words, always have a plan B (a.k.a. money). I've seen videos of Cobras with 9,17,24k miles doing burnouts, racing, donuts, and everything, so just because its been "garaged and seldom driven" doesn't mean it hasn't been raped. And raping has consequences and problems that can be passed onto you if you don't have the knowledge and experience to feel and listen to what a car is supposed to be. It happened to me to so don't take that personally.

February 16th, 2011, 05:59 PM	#34
2003MACHWON Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.87@ 109 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine was cheaper as well i had an 03 gt 219 a month now with 03 mach 1 faster, more rare and sexy for 193

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