Part 2 of '03 Cobra Test Drive...

LeadFoot_GT · July 22nd, 2007, 02:50 PM

Ok i test drove another one and now im starting to want to bite on this one but i would like the opinion (MSO i know your gonna bash this thread so fire away

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Black '03 SVT Cobra with only 10k or so miles...the dealer i want to buy it from is asking for around 26k for it...Checked the history of the car and it only had 1 owner and had a accident, yet no frame damage.

Carfax states it took damage to the left center pillar, and left front pillar (doesnt say anything else...). I just need an opinion...you guys think it's worth it?

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The 4th link looks a little dumb i know...really cant say anything about a persons style but whatever...and the last link you can see right above the "R" the rear bumper somewhat warps...none the less it drove flawlessly.

HMUSN · July 22nd, 2007, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

here I'll do it for him

LeadFoot_GT · July 22nd, 2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

here I'll do it for him

MustangMatt96GT · July 22nd, 2007, 02:56 PM

Offer them around 23.5 and see if they bite

Garhfer · July 22nd, 2007, 04:02 PM

I'd offer like 18k man it's been in a wreck why the hell should it sell the same as a normal cobra?

nba1341 · July 22nd, 2007, 04:12 PM

i like the interior the wood actually looks cool

G.T. Rags · July 22nd, 2007, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Garhfer

I'd offer like 18k man it's been in a wreck why the hell should it sell the same as a normal cobra?

convertibles r still selling for close to 30k on longisland. I say that cars fairly priced. Make him knock 500 off for the wood grain cause thats just......well, i don't even need to say it do i.

fogged306 · July 22nd, 2007, 05:14 PM

if it was damaged on the center pillar, I would personally stay away from it. check the body lines if you are serious about the car and make sure they all line up and the gaps are even. I could have still had frame damage and not been totaled, those cars are worth a lot of money, therefore it can have a higher damage repair cost and still not be totaled. I would go so far as to have it checked on a frame machine... but thats just me and I also have access to one.

especially since its a vert... they are known to be weaker frames

LeadFoot_GT · July 22nd, 2007, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

if it was damaged on the center pillar, I would personally stay away from it. check the body lines if you are serious about the car and make sure they all line up and the gaps are even. I could have still had frame damage and not been totaled, those cars are worth a lot of money, therefore it can have a higher damage repair cost and still not be totaled. I would go so far as to have it checked on a frame machine... but thats just me and I also have access to one.

especially since its a vert... they are known to be weaker frames

I knew someone would come up with what you just said fogged...i was sketchy at first when i saw the price, hence the reason why i got the VIN#....i dont like the fact that Carfax doesn't say what the extent of the damage was...I checked the lines and they seem to line up with no problem...also the accident happened at 3,499 miles on the 16th of Jan in 2004 by carfax's records. So it's been a good while since the accident happened.

The paint looks to be flush with the rest of the car, and like i said on the beginning of the thread it drives straight as can be...i'll be driving it again tomorrow and see if i can get the frame inspected before i decide if it's worth it or not.

06RedfireGT · July 23rd, 2007, 03:50 AM

if everything checks out ok offer like 23.5 or 24k and see if they take it. the fact that it was wrecked gives you alot of leverage for price negotiations.

July 22nd, 2007, 02:50 PM	#1
LeadFoot_GT Regular 2003 DSG Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 240 iTrader: 0 reviews	Part 2 of '03 Cobra Test Drive... Ok i test drove another one and now im starting to want to bite on this one but i would like the opinion (MSO i know your gonna bash this thread so fire away )... Black '03 SVT Cobra with only 10k or so miles...the dealer i want to buy it from is asking for around 26k for it...Checked the history of the car and it only had 1 owner and had a accident, yet no frame damage. Carfax states it took damage to the left center pillar, and left front pillar (doesnt say anything else...). I just need an opinion...you guys think it's worth it? http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x420.jpg The 4th link looks a little dumb i know...really cant say anything about a persons style but whatever...and the last link you can see right above the "R" the rear bumper somewhat warps...none the less it drove flawlessly.

July 22nd, 2007, 02:56 PM	#4
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,170 iTrader: 3 reviews	Offer them around 23.5 and see if they bite __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 22nd, 2007, 04:02 PM	#5
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd offer like 18k man it's been in a wreck why the hell should it sell the same as a normal cobra? __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

July 22nd, 2007, 04:12 PM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the interior the wood actually looks cool __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 23rd, 2007, 03:50 AM	#10
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,216 iTrader: 2 reviews	if everything checks out ok offer like 23.5 or 24k and see if they take it. the fact that it was wrecked gives you alot of leverage for price negotiations. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

July 22nd, 2007, 05:14 PM	#8
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,667 iTrader: 1 reviews	if it was damaged on the center pillar, I would personally stay away from it. check the body lines if you are serious about the car and make sure they all line up and the gaps are even. I could have still had frame damage and not been totaled, those cars are worth a lot of money, therefore it can have a higher damage repair cost and still not be totaled. I would go so far as to have it checked on a frame machine... but thats just me and I also have access to one. especially since its a vert... they are known to be weaker frames

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