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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Hey guys, i've been looking around for an 03 cobra and i've finally found one and was wondering what i need to look for?

the price seems kind of low too, it has a cai and flowmasters with 31,000 miles on it and he's asking 19500, think there might be something wrong with it?
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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this site has everything you want to know. check it out.

http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm

and make sure you carfax it before you buy it.
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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too low. raises a flag in my mind
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Well, I’m currently trying to sell mine. It’s a 2003 10th anniversary with 22,500 miles. It has always been garaged straight clean title. In awesome condition, but has minimal mods. I have all the stock parts also. It has a roll bar, 3in. SS Magnaflow exhaust, under drive pulley, Steeda cold air intake, Steeda drop, and a programmer. I'm asking 25,000. I have several pictures and can get plenty more if you may be interested. To answer your thread though 19K seems low. Although, I can defiantly understand needing to sell a car because you may need the money or something. If that was the case then it could be a great deal.
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Why is it that every week there is always someone that makes a thread asking what they should look for in a 03/04 cobra? I mean its getting old. Use google or the search button, it works now!!! This question has been answered a million times already.
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang3GT07
Why is it that every week there is always someone that makes a thread asking what they should look for in a 03/04 cobra? I mean its getting old. Use google or the search button, it works now!!! This question has been answered a million times already.
I did, I searched and found all kinds of things, but I wanted to get the info from people who had actually purchased them and know the ins and outs of them. Better safe than sorry.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mustang3GT07
Why is it that every week there is always someone that makes a thread asking what they should look for in a 03/04 cobra? I mean its getting old. Use google or the search button, it works now!!! This question has been answered a million times already.
lol i have no problem in helping members by answering their questions if i know the answer to them.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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It just gets annoying answering the same ones over and ov er again.. I know we've answered this question in this exact forum probably 4-5 times over the last month.


Before posting a new thread, read the forums....
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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what gets me is having people think a cold air intake will net them 60 hp. i tend to stay away from those threads. Potro
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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People need to title threads properly for the search function to easily & quickly answer questions Mustang3GT07....

Anyway, it's possible the car is paid off and the person is looking for a quick sale. It is the time of the year for storage in the East, they need money quick and know demand isn't as high right now as it will be next May. But, this is rarely the case.

You will need to go over the car with a fine tooth comb, check for the head tick, go for a decent drive and get a lot of heat in the engine. Listen for any hums or whirrs coming from the rear end, etc.

19k would be an awesome deal, even if the car has some minor issues and you'd have to spend a couple grand to fix. You'd still fall in line with what you would pay for a pristine car if you have to spend 5-6k bringing it up to par.



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