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Old 09-07-2014, 05:22 PM
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I HAVE A FRIEND THAT WANTS TO PURCHASE THIS CAR AND HAS BEEN TOLD IT IS A 2005 MUSTANG COBRA. I MYSELF CAN NOT IDENTIFY IT AS A COBRA VERSION OF THE MUSTANG. FRIEND DOES NOT HAVE THE VIN OR I WOULD HAVE RESEARCHED IT. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH MUSTANGS. FRIEND HAS A 2004 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. AND NOW WANTS THIS ONE.. IF I CAN GET THE PICTURE TO POST.. NOT THE BEST IN PICTURES EITHER.IDENTIFY THIS CAR-photo-2.jpg

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Old 09-07-2014, 05:51 PM
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2005? Looks more like a 94-98 Cobra. It's definitely the 94-98 bodystyle.

Was the seller serious about it being a 2005? Because its not even close, and there was no cobra for 2005 anyway.
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:10 PM
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:18 PM
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Looks like a 2007 Accord Cobra to me
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:34 PM
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Welcome to MF. As you have been told it is not a 05. Only way to tell if it is a real Cobra is to check the vin. Get the vin, we can tell you if it is one or not.
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Old 09-08-2014, 01:33 AM
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I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSES AND TO SAY THAT THEY LED ME TO THE EXACT CAR..WHITE 1998 FORD MUSTANG COBRA... I REALLY APPRECIATE THE EFFORT TO ASSIST A NEWBIE..NOW ON TO GETTING THE VIN TO DO RESEARCH ON WHEN WHERE IT CAME FROM AND CARMAX TO CHECK OWNER/ACCIDENT STATUS..ALSO TO CHECK OUT TSB'S... AGAIN THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES...
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Old 09-08-2014, 07:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum, post up any other questions you have.
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Old 09-08-2014, 05:53 PM
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ONE OF THE REPLIES TO MY QUESTION ASKED FOR VIN... JUST GOT THE VIN AND HERE IT IS

1FALP47V1VF178351

ANY HELP ON THIS...COULD BE 97 OR 98 NOT SURE WHICH, BUT I AM

SURE WITH ALL THE FOLKS ON HERE I WILL GET A GOOD ANSWER...THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR HELP...
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Old 09-08-2014, 06:58 PM
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Fleet.Ford.com says it's a '97 Cobra.
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Old 09-09-2014, 04:43 AM
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I think I would be a little skeptical with all the misinformation. I'd might be inclined to pass if I were your friend. Welcome to the board.
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