Kingkabong- I see you're in Colorado. which dealer is it? I know they have one at sil-terhar in broomfield just like you're describing. Is that the one?
Would you buy a "demo" Cobra?
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BadAzztt said:
Yup, that's the one. Have you looked at it?
According to their site, they have 3 Cobras, yellow, black and silver.
not me, i believe in a strict break-in process and that would defeat the whole purpose of buying a new car. you can get a MUCH better deal on a left-over 04 as before mentioned. and lastly, don't forget how "demo" cars are driven. test drives, salesman/managers taking them to lunch or home for the evening, and not to mention the service guys......that thing has has the bullshit driven out of it!
just my .02 though
good luck on getting a Terminator
-tony
just my .02 though
good luck on getting a Terminator
-tony
03 svtvenom said:
i wouldnt say that....mine was a "demo" with 1900 miles...not ONE problem and im at 18k miles now....436rw (unpullied / unported) hp baby!!
To me the issue isn't the mileage. I wouldn't wink at 1,350 if the price was right. To me the real issue is they're wanting sticker on it. Are you joking? I just hope no one actually pays it. Wait till they find what the car is really worth. Ouch! Shop around and you'll find a nice '04 closer to the price you want to pay. Be patient. Don't jump on the first one you see unless the price and condition are too good to pass up.
As an example, there was a local 2003 DSG Cobra with only 5,500 miles and equipped with some nice goodies including a Kenne Bell. The car was raced a few times but not abused. The condition of the interior and exterior was outstanding. As nice as mine when I sold it. And it drove very nice. I took it for a spin last month. Even thought about grabbing it myself. Price on this one was around $26,000. A bargain IMO.
As an example, there was a local 2003 DSG Cobra with only 5,500 miles and equipped with some nice goodies including a Kenne Bell. The car was raced a few times but not abused. The condition of the interior and exterior was outstanding. As nice as mine when I sold it. And it drove very nice. I took it for a spin last month. Even thought about grabbing it myself. Price on this one was around $26,000. A bargain IMO.
It might be okay....I don't know why everyone thinks this car has been abused? Everyone drives these cars hard. If it's stock, these cars can take it. They're pretty durable in stock form. It's when you start messing with the tune, running higher boost that things have a higher probability of going wrong. As long as it's never been chipped and pullied is what I'd be worried about. Which it hasn't since it was never titled.
Just check for physical abuse and if there isn't none and the price is right....go for it.
Also try and talk them into an extended warranty like someone else mentioned.
Just check for physical abuse and if there isn't none and the price is right....go for it.
Also try and talk them into an extended warranty like someone else mentioned.
King Kabong-"Yup, that's the one. Have you looked at it?
According to their site, they have 3 Cobras, yellow, black and silver"
Yeah I have looked at it, it is clean but still wouldn't trust them. I know one of the sales guys there(he used to work for me) and he says the mileage is because they put them in their "parade" they run a couple of times a year. They tried to quote me 38,000 for it too and I laughed and left. Told them good luck selling a leftover vert in the snow for that. He told me "they are really proud of those cars so they won't let them go cheap". I told them they can be proud for the next 5 years and sit on it if they want.
Funny thing is he came in last week acting like I missed out and said "oh we sold your car." I guess he was full of **it. After I left the first time they did call me and tell me the rebates still apply and were able to get it down to 34500. I still thought this was too much, so I bought an 03 and told them to bite me. It only has 20,000 on the clock and I got it for $24,500. Now I've had it for a month and am dumping most of the difference into mods.
According to their site, they have 3 Cobras, yellow, black and silver"
Yeah I have looked at it, it is clean but still wouldn't trust them. I know one of the sales guys there(he used to work for me) and he says the mileage is because they put them in their "parade" they run a couple of times a year. They tried to quote me 38,000 for it too and I laughed and left. Told them good luck selling a leftover vert in the snow for that. He told me "they are really proud of those cars so they won't let them go cheap". I told them they can be proud for the next 5 years and sit on it if they want.
Funny thing is he came in last week acting like I missed out and said "oh we sold your car." I guess he was full of **it. After I left the first time they did call me and tell me the rebates still apply and were able to get it down to 34500. I still thought this was too much, so I bought an 03 and told them to bite me. It only has 20,000 on the clock and I got it for $24,500. Now I've had it for a month and am dumping most of the difference into mods.
"demo" is a euphamism for "we let the dealership owner's son beat the snot out of the car until it had 3000 miles on it". its a scam to be able to sell a used car as something other than a used car.
been there, done that. will pay the premium to be the first driver from now on...
been there, done that. will pay the premium to be the first driver from now on...
BadAzztt said:
Ah, thanks for the scoop. I'm in no hurry, so I think I'll let it sit for a while. I appreciate everyone's input, great board here!
Honestly, they would have to really deal on it to win me over compared to a new body style GT convert. I'll give them a chance to do so when the time is right.
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