Longing for a Cobra.

2011 gtcs said:

As everyone else has said, good luck, myself like many others bought what they thought would be there dream terminator off SVTP, I probably had 50 people tell me what a clean and well taken care of car it was and I would love it, so I bought it sight unseen (my own fault). I paid the asking price and had it shipped to me. The car was a absolutely pile of shit (timesert in the cylinder head, timing cover leaking, diff leaking, alignment was messed up, check engine light on and the list goes on and on) my best advice, spend 3 to 4 hours looking the car over from top to bottom. If the current own isn't comfortable with that, than walk away. 80% of the 03/04 cobras that are for sale are beat to shit, the nice ones usually never go up for sale.

Just be smart and take your time, don't rush into something, or buy a GT500.

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2011 gtcs said:

As everyone else has said, good luck, myself like many others bought what they thought would be there dream terminator off SVTP, I probably had 50 people tell me what a clean and well taken care of car it was and I would love it, so I bought it sight unseen (my own fault). I paid the asking price and had it shipped to me. The car was a absolutely pile of shit (timesert in the cylinder head, timing cover leaking, diff leaking, alignment was messed up, check engine light on and the list goes on and on) my best advice, spend 3 to 4 hours looking the car over from top to bottom. If the current own isn't comfortable with that, than walk away. 80% of the 03/04 cobras that are for sale are beat to shit, the nice ones usually never go up for sale.

Just be smart and take your time, don't rush into something, or buy a GT500.

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jmsa540 said:

OP, good luck on your hunt...

It's going to suck.

You'll soon find out that over 80% of all 03-04 cobras that you will come across will fall into at least one of these categories: have had more than four owners (with absolutely no prior knowledge of history about the damn car), frame damage, EXTREMELY overpriced, more than two car accidents, or alot of dumb looking exterior modifications.

I've been looking for over 3 years and came across a few contenders. The price is what always was the disconnect. I refuse to pay 22.5k for a less than mild bolt-on cobra that has over 82k miles on it.

Alot of private parties set their prices so damn high it aint even funny, man.

You'll find one, just stay positive.

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2011 gtcs said:

As everyone else has said, good luck, myself like many others bought what they thought would be there dream terminator off SVTP, I probably had 50 people tell me what a clean and well taken care of car it was and I would love it, so I bought it sight unseen (my own fault). I paid the asking price and had it shipped to me. The car was a absolutely pile of shit (timesert in the cylinder head, timing cover leaking, diff leaking, alignment was messed up, check engine light on and the list goes on and on) my best advice, spend 3 to 4 hours looking the car over from top to bottom. If the current own isn't comfortable with that, than walk away. 80% of the 03/04 cobras that are for sale are beat to shit, the nice ones usually never go up for sale.

Just be smart and take your time, don't rush into something, or buy a GT500.

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Corbic said:

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Living that dream bruh.

I'd suggest almost looking for the most clapped out cheapest Cobra you can find with the expectation of a complete rebuild /restoration. At least you'll know it was done right.

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stvdman said:

There will be some. I know as mine will ne going up for sale in a month or so.

Original owner since SEPT 2003.

Wait for the right car!

Mine has kept me entertained for 16+ years, still puts a smile on my face! its a timeless muscle car feel, sound, experience for sure/

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BOOGIE MAN said:

That jeep looks great though

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