Previous GT Owner, Hunting for Terminator

[djhtech]

Hello all!

My name is Dan, located in Florida. A bit of history: I have a fair amount of experience with Mustangs in the past (01' GT) owned in 07' with a complete engine/transmission overhaul to try and achieve the "ultimate" N/A 4.6 - well that road was short and got rid of it.

- Hello 2016 -

I am actively searching for an 03/04 Cobra (prefer Conv.), any color choice except Yellow and Red but prefer Comp. Orange, Satin Silver, Sonic Blue, White, or Black.

I will update this thread as I go along -- hopefully I find one!

Nice to be here!

Dan

 

[djhtech]

There is a Cobra LOCAL, 3 miles from me that is a 2003 silver vert, bone stock, very clean 2 owner autocheck - 16.5k miles

 

[cj428mach]

Sounds like a great buy.

 

[traktrbeam]

Nothing better then cruising around FLA in winter with the top down right? Get it and don't look back.

 

[djhtech]

Question is.. would you save $2-3.5k ($16,500-18,000) to go with 30k-70k miles, possibly modded, more owners, etc. etc.?

 

[djhtech]

..or make an offer of $10,000 for this?
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ges&showListingId=126076625#listing=126076625

3 owner vehicle, autocheck is clean except for this at the trailing end:
01/27/2014 TAMPA, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:0097882193) (Lien Reported)

07/03/2014 FL State Agency RIGHT FRONT IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE (Case #:6660862)
MODERATE DAMAGE REPORTED

11/17/2014 TAMPA, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL

10/19/2015 FL 99,665 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE

 

[canadianbullitt]

Get the stock vert for 20k. Good deal if you ask me and at least you know youre starting with a clean slate.

 

[RI-SVT]

Get the local, if everything checks out, give the seller the 20k and walk away.

 

[03 Indy Cobra]

I say go for the local vert if it checks out. That way you have a stock low mile vehicle that you can mod the way you want.

 

[vrt03cobra]

Agree with above post, I would just buy the low mileage vert.

 

[03slaminator]

Get the low mile silver vert. That sounds like a very very good deal.

 

[P49Y-CY]

There is a Cobra LOCAL, 3 miles from me that is a 2003 silver vert, bone stock, very clean 2 owner autocheck - 16.5k miles asking $20k -- firm, I've even offered $19, no can do.

Should I bite the bullet?

yes jump on that, great price for 16k miles

..or make an offer of $10,000 for this and save $10k?

no

 

[FromGTtoSVT]

20k for a cobra with 16.5 miles that's in good condition is a good deal, you shoudl jump all over that.

Spend 10 minutes in the Terminator Buy/Sell section and you'll come to the same conclusion

BTW -- See handle name, I made a similar transition 8 years ago.

 

[djhtech]

Thanks everyone for your opinions!

We have agreed on deal and waiting for him to come back to Florida (as he's on business leave). In the meantime, I drove over and performed a detailed inspection on the vehicle -- it's as clean as it came off a showroom in 03'... no kidding. I also test drove it and drives excellent.

Now, the wait begins and pictures to follow.

 

[djhtech]

I am going to need new wheels / tires. They are still factory and little tread left. I am planning on taking the wheels/tires off and storing them.

I've tried searching a bit, but does anyone know where I can find True Forged wheels?

Thanks!

 

[MG0h3]

Theres a few sets in the market.

or direct from Steve.

 

[luke1333]

There is a Cobra LOCAL, 3 miles from me that is a 2003 silver vert, bone stock, very clean 2 owner autocheck - 16.5k miles asking $20k -- firm, I've even offered $19, no can do.

Should I bite the bullet?

where did you find this deal?!?!?!?

 

[djhtech]

where did you find this deal?!?!?!?

Found it actually speaking to the gentleman at a local gas station.

 

[CobraBob]

Post pics if you thought to take some. That was a good deal. Smart to go with it vs. maybe one with higher miles/lesser cost that could come with issues.

 

[luke1333]

Found it actually speaking to the gentleman at a local gas station.

Wow wish I could get that lucky