byg_tymr

I found an '04 Comp Orange Cobra not too far from where I live. guy is asking $18,500 at 81K. minor bolt ons, no major mods. I don't know a whole lot about these cobras...i know about the forged parts,the supercharger and i know about their potential. but what about their durability? 81K isn't bad for a normal car, but what about one that was ran? says it's never been raced(which i'm sure isn't entirely true...every add says that)

long story short. is 81K too many miles to start with?

69MustangCoupe393cid

IMO if its the exact car you want, offer a bit less and see what he says if it looks nice. But personally I would wait for something with less miles. For a few grand more you can get a really nice low mile car.

Gt04

Yea, price seems a little high for the mileage, I would try to talk him down some but I'm also a sucker for comp orange so I dono lol.

byg_tymr

I'm a sucker for that orange too, it's what i've been wanting for years. As offered, it's about $3-4K less than others w/lower miles, so as far as that goes it doesn't seem bad. I'd make a $17,500 offer.

I'd like one w/less miles too, but this car has a good price and is right here, right now. i could own this thing next week, without flying across the country to look at a "possible" purchase. is this thing going to crap on me at 100K though? or can I get some more (regular driving)miles out of it. I don't plan on driving it much, so i think it'd last a while...

99 GT vert

A friend of mine has an 04 with 105k on it and a whipple he did a compression test and everything is.perfect it really depends on how well it was taken care of

DRAGUL

If you are worried about the reliability of this car, then why not take it to a mechanic and have it checked over. Especially have a compression test done.

945LSTANG

That's a lot of miles for that price. I wouldn't even pay 17k. Offer him 15 and see what he says.

byg_tymr

it was on a forum, and he didn't even entertain a $16K offer.

i called a dyno shop in town, guy said he can do the compression check. also recommended putting it on the dyno and checking the air:fuel...don't know if the seller would be into that. i'll keep you posted.

Timspony

Always wanted a CO Cobra...Need to look the car over real good...I'm thinking 17K tops with those miles!

PurpleIcedGT

I think Competition Orange would be one of the only other colors I'd want in my next mustang.