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Old 08-26-2009, 06:10 PM
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Default Im 19 and thinking about getting an 03/04 Cobra..

Yeah. I'm really into the cobras now and think about getting one. Right now i got a 320RWHP ls1 camaro that i'm already getting pretty bored of(auto X_X). Also have an 88 GT. Im keeping the 98gt for awhile but i might end up selling the other 2 and getting a loan for the rest of the cash towards a terminator.

Right now im paying 700$ a year for my ls1 with pretty good coverage. How much more would it be for the terminator?

Is it possible to get one for $15k?

Dont really car about mileage since itll be my daily driver car so i wouldnt mind one having 50-80k on one.

How reliable are these cars?

thanks. =D
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:49 PM
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3 cars and only 18...I'd get rid of ALL 3 cars and buy the Cobra for sure! ...Buy the Cobra and don't look back!

...Not sure about $15k, but I have seen them in the $17k range...Good Luck!
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Old 08-26-2009, 08:12 PM
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What............3 cars!?, A termintor is a good choice and i think some will me most likely in the 18k range with around 40k miles or at least it is around here.
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Old 08-26-2009, 08:28 PM
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Yeah the car bug me in the *** hard. lol. The reason why the 98 is staying is cause its being used by my friend for now.

How are the cobras for daily driving? thats why i dont really care for low mileage. Im looking to spend around 15-17k on one. Hoping around 9-10k for both of my cars so i can get a loan for the rest
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Old 08-26-2009, 08:33 PM
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I test drove a Terminator not to long ago, I loved it. The only thing I want to say is that clutch is rediculous lol. If I got a /terminator my first mod is changing that clutch, it pushed me back to the seat almost lol jk. But the car is just awesome.
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Back when I was shopping around for Cobras earlier this year, I saw an '03 with about 50k on the clock for $14,500. I didn't do anything more than look at it b/c I was only looking to spend 10-11k, but I think if you look hard enough and aren't overly concerned with mileage, they can be found. Should you get your hands on one, I think you'll be extremely happy with it. Good luck.
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if you have your own insurance GOOD LUCK...

im on my dads name full coverage FOR AN 01 COBRA

in 2006 when i got my car i payed ~360 a month
last year i payed ~250-270 a month
this year i was payin ~150-180 a month
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:39 PM
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im 18, cobra is in my/moms name for insurance reasons. 600 every 6 months, her driving record is perfect.

I say get it if you are 100% sure it is what you want. I'm trying to sell mine. It's a great car but its just not what I want. I'm probably going to get back into a 67-68

btw ive had three mustangs also =)
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Old 08-26-2009, 10:06 PM
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Insurance surpised me with my z28.. Im paying 706$ for the whole year so thats 353 for 6 months.

I see 1 for 10k but its salvaged and has body damage. Dont wanna touch that. lol. If i see one in the 15k range ill go check it out then if its what i want.. ill sell the 2 cars.

My main choices where terminator cobra or a sn197 gt but i like how the cobras are really holding their value
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Insurance rates seem to apply to the year of the vehicle more than the power of the car
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