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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Hey there. I'm new to forums in general. I have grown up with Mustangs (Cobras mostly), and I recently came across a '79 Cobra. They are asking 17,000 and I'm not sure if that is too much. It has original paint, seats, radio, etc. It has been pampered in a garage it's whole life and only has 54,000 miles on the original motor. It is a turbo 4 speed. It is a beautiful car in supreme condition...but is it worth $17,000? If not how much would you pay?
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Welcome to MF! ...$17k seems high for a 4 cyl. '79 Pace Car with 54k on the clock, BUT it is a low production car & not a lot of them left!!!! ...all up to you!!! GL
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Welcome to the board!
I am not sure but $17K appears to be too much.
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Hi Mustangrl and welcome to MF, from beautiful British Columbia, Canada!

You know what, if that car is in 'supreme' condition, it's not a bad buy. That
little turbo'd 4-banger is a hearty engine...if it's that great, offer $15k and
see how it goes!
Like Timspony says, if you like it, 'buy it!'

Good luck with your negotiations...maybe try & send us some pics, if you get a chance,
before you make the final purchase.

Larry
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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....any pics????
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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that car is not worth no 17k. The fact that its a cobra, just means it has a sticker package... nothing special what so ever.

It better be ridiculously clean, and have a gold plated interior.
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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not worth 17. maybe 10 at the most.

the turbo 4 up til 83 were notorious for failing...
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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seems way overpriced to me. if the pace car "collectable" value is ur thing then lowball him and go for it.

personally i would go for a '93 cobra
'90, '92 or '93 limited convertable
svo of any year if turbo is ur thing
or an '84 gt350 convertable that is an authentic 20th anniv. car

i would prefer those cars and the collectable value waaaaaay over a turbo 4 pace car.

**EDIT**

actually id take a nice clean low miles notch all day long over anything previously stated. i have seen factory new looking notchbacks with 20k original in the $12-$15k range

if you want collectable... get a coupe......thats where the money is

Last edited by nitrous_bob; Dec 10, 2010 at 04:22 PM. Reason: too dumb
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Default Pictues of the 79 Cobra

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