03 cobra, good mileage?
10-08-2011, 09:21 PM
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03 cobra, good mileage?
Hey all, so I currently own a 67 Mustang and am looking into getting an 03 cobra while the 67 goes through some upgrades, and I have found one in my price range (under 20k), but it has 57k miles on it. From the pictures it looks clean, engine bay isn't dirty or dusty, interior looks nice, carfax shows no accidents or any major damage reported. So that being said, should I take my time to check it out in person or keep looking? I guess my main concern is the mileage, 57k seems like a lot but is it worth worrying about?
10-09-2011, 05:22 AM
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I wouldn't think 57k miles is a lot for an 8 year old car. 7k miles per year ain't bad. Are you buying from a private seller? If so, does he have receipts from all his regular maintenance? If he does, that's a good sign that he took good care of it, and I wouldn't be worried. If not, well I probably still wouldn't be worried. From what I've seen and read, these cars hold up as well as any other. Of course, any car can be driven into the ground, but I don't think 57k miles on this car is any better or worse than average. While you definitely can find em with less miles, I don't think 57k is too much by a long shot, for whatever my opinion is worth...
And I'd love to have a 67 and a Terminator side by side in the garage. That'll just look SWEET.
And I'd love to have a 67 and a Terminator side by side in the garage. That'll just look SWEET.
10-09-2011, 01:38 PM
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The Termi is being sold by a used dealership, but the carfax says it has had only 2 owners, here is the link. http://www.californiacarcompany.com/...lifornia-92821
The funny thing about the ad is that they are calling it a 10th anniversary, but it doesn't have the badges, wheels or interior that a 10th anniversary SHOULD have, which I will bring up and hopefully get them to drop the price. Also, in the 5th picture, of the rear end, is it just me or does the horizontal brake light say "CHOSEN" on it? And in the 4th picture, on the driver's side rear quarter, is that a long scratch or a reflection?
The funny thing about the ad is that they are calling it a 10th anniversary, but it doesn't have the badges, wheels or interior that a 10th anniversary SHOULD have, which I will bring up and hopefully get them to drop the price. Also, in the 5th picture, of the rear end, is it just me or does the horizontal brake light say "CHOSEN" on it? And in the 4th picture, on the driver's side rear quarter, is that a long scratch or a reflection?
10-09-2011, 06:36 PM
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Honestly, I'm surprised it is coming in at 19k at a dealer. I think that's a good price for a dealer. And it looks GREAT! I'd buy it...
The only real weakness on these things is the IRS and rear differential, right? Don't know if there's really any way to check them. Maybe a previous owner put an IRS brace on it, if you see one on it that'd be a good thing. Beryond that, the engine is built and pretty solid and can take some abuse...
The only other thing I'd say is, if you get it, change the oil in the supercharger right away. The manual says the factory oil is good to 60k miles I believe, and you're right there. Who knows if it's still the factory oil or not, better safe than sorry...
The only real weakness on these things is the IRS and rear differential, right? Don't know if there's really any way to check them. Maybe a previous owner put an IRS brace on it, if you see one on it that'd be a good thing. Beryond that, the engine is built and pretty solid and can take some abuse...
The only other thing I'd say is, if you get it, change the oil in the supercharger right away. The manual says the factory oil is good to 60k miles I believe, and you're right there. Who knows if it's still the factory oil or not, better safe than sorry...
10-09-2011, 07:04 PM
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The Termi is being sold by a used dealership, but the carfax says it has had only 2 owners, here is the link. http://www.californiacarcompany.com/...lifornia-92821
The funny thing about the ad is that they are calling it a 10th anniversary, but it doesn't have the badges, wheels or interior that a 10th anniversary SHOULD have, which I will bring up and hopefully get them to drop the price. Also, in the 5th picture, of the rear end, is it just me or does the horizontal brake light say "CHOSEN" on it? And in the 4th picture, on the driver's side rear quarter, is that a long scratch or a reflection?
The funny thing about the ad is that they are calling it a 10th anniversary, but it doesn't have the badges, wheels or interior that a 10th anniversary SHOULD have, which I will bring up and hopefully get them to drop the price. Also, in the 5th picture, of the rear end, is it just me or does the horizontal brake light say "CHOSEN" on it? And in the 4th picture, on the driver's side rear quarter, is that a long scratch or a reflection?