advice on looking at buying a 99 Cobra-

[seu318]

Hello all- long time GT guy here, looking to make the leap to Cobras. - I have no Cobra experience whatsoever, but I am looking at picking up a 1999. However, the seller does not have the SVT certificate. How can I eyeball the car (VIN maybe?) to verify it's authenticity - also - the seller is the second owner and does not know if "the" recall (I did read that much about the '99's) was done. Is there a way to eyeball that as well?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

urbs4

 

[Torch10th]

Visible things to check for that people don't think to replace is the tail-lights, check the tach for a 7000rpm redline. Check for an IRS rather than a solid axle.

Most all 99 Cobra's had the fix. Check the lower intake manifold just aft of the alternator for a green or blue paint dot. If either are present, the fix was done to the car. Or you can also grab the vin and call SVT, and they'll tell you.

 

[wikedcobra312]

if u can get the vin, call svt and they will tell you if the fix got done....i called them two weeks ago and found out my car didnt get the fix done, but i got my cert in the mail yesterday.

 

[99riocobra]

Visible things to check for that people don't think to replace is the tail-lights, check the tach for a 7000rpm redline. Check for an IRS rather than a solid axle.

Most all 99 Cobra's had the fix. Check the lower intake manifold just aft of the alternator for a green or blue paint dot. If either are present, the fix was done to the car. Or you can also grab the vin and call SVT, and they'll tell you.

agree with everything, except the redline is really at 6800. just don't want the op to get confused...

 

[seu318]

thanks for the replies. I went and looked at and drove it last night. Runs real good. The owner says that the engine was replaced some 10K miles ago. It's a 44K mile car with a clean carfax. seems like a good deal at 10.9K. I think I'm going to get it. Thanks again !

 

[Boss75]

Be sure and check the Oasis report. Carfax's tend to be pretty unreliable.

 

[Torch10th]

agree with everything, except the redline is really at 6800. just don't want the op to get confused...

True, just figured I'd dumb it down a bit.

 

[99riocobra]

understandable. :beer:

 

[wikedcobra312]

Be sure and check the Oasis report. Carfax's tend to be pretty unreliable.

+1 on the oasis report

 

[DRTHV8R]

sound slike a good deal man and good luck on the purchase!

 

[302venom]

Be sure and check the Oasis report. Carfax's tend to be pretty unreliable.

oasis will not tell you accident history only warranty/esp dealer history

 

[CobraRed01]

Sounds like a good deal...new motor and all. If you do buy...just keep on top of that oil level!!!

 

[302venom]

whats the deal with the oil level.im getting a built/blown 99 cobra what to look out for?what should the oil capasity be?

 

[CobraRed01]

6 1/2 to 7 quarts minimum. Don't follow Ford recommended 6 qts...real good chance of lunching a rod bearing. Check level weekly.