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Q: Used Ford Mustang GT500 Cobra 2007, Thinking of buying, what should the Price be?
I tried to use Blue book and it said they could not get a price on one of them. Ford dealer wants $40,299. That still very close to the price for a new one is. It was like new really,but its way over price me and my dad and even the sales thought. What do you think the price should be?
10,000 on it

A: I would deffinately not pay more then $36,000. I can find a bunch from private sellers that have half the milage and they are asking between $35,000 and $38,000. If I were you, I would take a look at private sellers. Since you will be buying a car that has so few miles on it and you buy from an adult you know the car wont be abused and the factory warranty will still be present. Not only will you find a car for a lot less but on top of that you will save thousands because you wont have to pay sales tax. You are probally looking at saving at least $5,000 by going with a private seller.

Q: buying used Mustang Cobra, help?
I am buying a 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Coupe with the engine from a 04 Cobra. What problams should i look for when i inspect the car? are there any problams that are commen with this car? thancks for your help.

A: quite a few mustangs have swapped in the cobra (terminator) engine, because it is so very strong and likely one of the best engines ford has produced in terms of quality of internal components, and overall performance.

this can be an excellent purchase, and because the engines stand up to a lot of hard driving they are quite dependable.

as answerer Vipassan said have a pro shop ck it out…..
do a full ck including compression test.
basic questions:
-engine swap accompanied by swap of the t-56 6 sp transmission? and was the transmission upgraded to stronger spline??
-what clutch is the car running
-is it running stock supercharger, or has it been replaced and with what??
-what other installations have been done on this car to manage the power from the cobra engine??
-has the car had a custom tune of the engine (if so talk to that shop)

lastly MAKE SURE to see build identification to confirm it is a cobra engine! (lots of clones out there).

this can be a 1st rate car, if all cks out.

when you have time get on http://www.svtperformance.com/
its an owners forum for performance mustangs, register and then get onto the forum for 03/04 terminators (and look for “terminator talk”)
there is very extensive FAQ available there that will basically answer every question you might have about the terminator engine.

any other questions….the guys at svt will quickly help you out……

cheers 04 cobra (whipple blower at 15p.s.i, 575rwHP

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?image=http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/3169000-3169999/3169967_8_full.jpg?081519-289

Q: Ford Mustang Cobra 2 Drag Race?
Hey me and my friend are looking to buy a Ford Mustang 1975 Cobra 2 in order to upgrade and use it as a muscle car in quarter mile.

Does anyone have one of these they are willing to sell in England and if not does anyone have any idea on how to increase it’s performance.

e.g. Parts, Websites selling Parts etc…

Ty

A: Im not in England.
But why a 75. I can see if your gonna do a whole engine swap and start from the ground up. if you plan on using the stock engine, i wouldn’t bother it was a bad decade for the mustang during that time as new emission laws were put into affect and power output has dropped because of.

Q: 1995 Ford Mustang COBRA-R, what would be a fair purchase/sell price?
This car is a TRUE cobra R. 1 owner. Only 250 made in 1995. The only down side to the car is that the owner was forced into having to use it as a daily driver for a bit so it has approx 40,000 miles. If you know about the car you know its not one you can find pricing at cars.com etc. The car is owned by a close friend of mine who is going to possibly have to sell it, so im trying to find info for him…

A: Reasonably? I wouldn’t offer more than around $5000 for it.

You may not consider it a fair sell price, but fair also takes into account the buyer’s idea of fair. And $5k sounds fair to me.

Even if you could price it out via cars.com, or KBB, etc….those are suggested prices…not the prices that people will actually pay.

Though, I suppose you’ll pick the answer that has the highest dollar value. So….I’ll offer you $45,000 for it. At that point, it’s no longer the least bit fair to me, but it’ll satisfy your wallet.

I like the guy you chose on the other one though. All hyped up about a car. So it’s a Cobra-R? Looks like a Mustang to me.

A $5,000 Mustang.

Q: I have a 2001 ford mustang cobra with a tremec tr 3650 ,and thinking to upgrade to a tko 600.?
Will the tremec tko 600 use the same clutch kit as the tr3650?

A: different friction disc with 26 teeth for the trans input shaft otherwise the same

Q: NEED HELP FAST 2004 FORD MUSTANG COBRA ENGINE BLOCK REPAIR?
sort of need a car fast and ive found a cobra for an affordable price with a engine problem

owner told me “A couple months ago it had water damage. everything electrical has been replaced and everything is fully functioning besides the engine. The engine block needs to be replaced a piston rod broke from the water damage.”

since hes so busy he doesnt have time to repair it or any money to even have it replaced ive talked to him on the phone just recently but since our working hours collide i can only email him

i know i need to replace the block but are the other piston rods still good for use im not well educated on engines but this will be a week project with my uncle in a couple of days.

i found a 04 cobra block for $500 is that a good price?

recieved the owners reply a few hours ago i just got off work and need tips i need to find out what i will need and steps for prep. till finish need to know before tomorrow night at the latest so i can make up my mind.

this will be a life saver THANKS!!!
Karle, thanks for your input how much will all of it cost? can you arrenge the steps in order? im getting the car for $5000 would it be better to buy a lincoln mark8 and use all the parts off that? in other words a full engine swap and transfer the supercharger?
seems like a shit load of work but possible my uncle has been a mechanic for 30+ years and is well known in San Francisco for his work and he will have the job done thanks for all the input guys i wish i could choose all as the right answer i will just leave it up for votes because it would be unfair to choose who is right because all seems correct THANKS!!

A: I don’t know your uncle’s capabilities, but a Cobra engine is not a project for a weekend mechanic. The 4.6 32 valve has 4 overhead cams and a supercharger that ordinary mustang engines do not have. He’s gonna need lots of specialized tools to put this baby together properly. I don’t mean to scare you but you need to know what you’re up against before you start.Most regular Ford dealerships are not able to work on them. You would need to find an SVT trained mechanic for this one. These engines were hand assembled in the SVT plant in Dearborn Michigan.

Q: Need specifics on a Ford Mustang…?
I am trying to purchase a vehicle for my husband as a surprise for his 30th birthday. I used to sell cars, so I know the game but I need more info about the type of car I’m looking for. He talks about wanting a 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible. Here are my questions:
1: If it’s a Cobra…does that automatically make it a SVT or is that some type of upgrade?
2: Why do some of the Cobra’s have a mustang emblem in the grill and others have a cobra?
3: Is a Roush a higher/better trim level than a Cobra?
4: I will be on my own when I buy this vehicle and may end up buying it from a private seller several states away. HOW DO I KNOW THAT I’M GETTING A COBRA AND NOT A GT W/ EMBLEMS & BODY KIT? How can I verify that it’s actually a Cobra?
5: Is there anything else about trim levels, etc that I need to know about?
6: Why are these cars priced so much higher (@ $7k) than NADA book values? (It’s all of them, not just a few.)

Thanks for any help you can offer!
What is mystichrome paint? I have noticed several vehicles claiming to be this color but they appear either silver, blue or purple in the pictures. Is this a factory chameleon paint color that twists between those 3 colors? Was that an additional charge or make the car “more special” because of the color?
Well, Nick…I sold Chevrolet and Oldsmobile’s in 1999, so my knowledge of Ford Mustang’s is a little shallow. Thanks for YOUR EXTREMELY HELPLESS answer. I hope you enjoyed your 2 points.
The word “pro” is not in my question anywhere nor did I insinuate it. I simply stated that I had sold cars because I didn’t need any advice on how to buy a vehicle out of state or paperwork or haggling a price. I had questions about the specific vehicle, not the process of buying the vehicle.

A: It seems that some of your questions have been answered, but I’d like to clarify and put all the answers in the same place for you.

Q. If it’s a Cobra…does that automatically make it a SVT or is that some type of upgrade?

A. Yes, at least as far as ‘93-Present cars go, and certainly in the case of the ‘03/’04 Cobras

Q.Why do some of the Cobra’s have a mustang emblem in the grill and others have a cobra?

A. As someone said, the Mustang in the grill is standard on all Cobras. Period. If it has a Cobra in the grill, then someone changed it…. which is fine, but it can certainly still be a “real” Cobra if it has a horse in the grill. That’s how they were made.

Q. Is a Roush a higher/better trim level than a Cobra?

A. Cobras are built by Ford. Roushes are built by Roush Performance using MOSTLY Mustang GT’s. Roush built some V6’s in the 99-04 bodystyle, but most were built from GT’s. Even the “Stage 3″, “360R”, “380R”, and “440A” Roushes make less ACTUAL horsepower than a STOCK ‘03 or ‘04 Cobra, and have weaker engine internals because they are from a GT. That being said, you won’t be doing your husband a favor by buying him a Roush over a Cobra if that is what he wants. The only 99-04 Roush that can truly match the Cobra is a “Roush Cobra”. For ‘03-’04, Roush made just a HANDFULL of Roushes that started out as Cobras… in fact, there were 20 or less ever built, so they are likely to command a premium and be difficult to find. You are probably not interested in that, but that’s just a bit of trivia or in case you happen to see one. As with any Roush, you can put the car’s VIN number into the Roush website and they will tell you if the car is truly a Roush.

Q: I will be on my own when I buy this vehicle and may end up buying it from a private seller several states away. HOW DO I KNOW THAT I’M GETTING A COBRA AND NOT A GT W/ EMBLEMS & BODY KIT? How can I verify that it’s actually a Cobra?

A: I would recommend getting a VIN number and using that to confirm that it is a “real” Cobra before you bother traveling that far to see a car. In the “source” section, I attached a link to a Ford website where you can type in the VIN and it will tell you what the car truly is… or should be. Even simpler than that… the 8th character in the VIN number should be “Y” if it is a 2003-2004 Cobra, because their engine is unique.

Q: Is there anything else about trim levels, etc that I need to know about?

A: There really aren’t any trim level differences among ‘03/’04 Cobras. The only “special” ‘03-’04 Cobras are the 2003 10th Anniversary ones which have charcoal wheels and Black/Red interior. They are only available in Black, Red, and Silver. Also, there is the Mystichrome, which I will address later.

Q: Why are these cars priced so much higher (@ $7k) than NADA book values? (It’s all of them, not just a few.)

A: It’s simply supply and demand. The value of these cars has been holding steady, no matter what NADA or KBB may say. To get a clean, low mileage ‘03-’04 Cobra, it’s probably going to cost you mid-20’s.

Q: What is mystichrome paint? I have noticed several vehicles claiming to be this color but they appear either silver, blue or purple in the pictures. Is this a factory chameleon paint color that twists between those 3 colors? Was that an additional charge or make the car “more special” because of the color?

A: Mystichrome Paint was available as a color option in 2004. Just like you guessed, it is a “chameleon” paint job that typically fluctuates between green, blue, and purple. Also, the seats and other interior parts got the same treatment. There was a price increase for the paint of around $3650 when new. Now, as the other answerer’s post said, there was a “Mystic” Cobra built in 1996. The idea is the same, but they are different cars and the paint is similar, but not the same.

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Hopefully this has been of significant help to you. Good luck with your purchase. I’m sure your husband will be very grateful.

Q: If i am ok at driving stick would i mess up a used car.?
ok i am ok at manual but the only thing is that i cant take off as well. my two friends got a manual beetle and they both burned out the clutch right away.

is it cuz its a beetle or what?

and my other friend has a cobalt lt or ls and its manual and they never drove stick before and now he is great at it and its running great and i no they probably done some damage to it.

also would i mess up a used 2003 – 2004 ford mustang cobra if the only thing is wrong with me is just taking off? and how long would it last before anything goes out like the clutch or transmission?

A: Here is a trick a co-worker told to do when someone is learning on a standard.

One just sit in the car and push in and let up the clutch pedal for say 3 minutes. Do this every day. Then I say a go to a parking lot at a mall or school and set the parking brake. Turn on the engine. Keep right foot on the brake and Just let the clutch up till it starts to grab and then push back in. This way you can get a feel for were the clutch grabs and you need to put on the gas slowly and away we go.

As for you friends burning out the clutches it’s Just bad Driving and riding the clutch which is a NO NO.

Q: Will anything happen if i begin using different oil?
I just bought a 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra off this old man who always used Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 5W30. The oil change is due on the car but Mobil 1 Synthetic is $7 a bottle and i need 6, Will anything happen to the engine if i begin to use regular 5W30 oil.

A: Shouldn’t make any difference as long as you use the proper weight and amount.

Q: use 98 mustang gt/cobra parts for 98 grand marquis?
can i use mustang parts on my 98 grand marquis. i would really appreciate a ford/mercury mechanic to help me with this. i have a KN air filter and Dual flowmaster exhaust but would like to boost the horsepower more, but here are no parts for my car. i know the car is old but i just hit 70,000 miles (12 years old not bad huh) and it runs great but these cars have been under-horsed from the factory(200hp) especially considering its weight. I dont have the expendable income for supercharger or turbo but anything else goes. i would really love the input. thanks

A: It depends on the part. Some parts probably are transferable but I would recommend checking the Ford part numbers to see if they are. You could also check out a Mercury/Grand Marquis forum (check out the link) to see if anyone else is using Mustang parts.

http://www.mercuryforum.com/forum/index.php

Q: Should i get a 2005 saleen? or 2004 stv cobra?
OK i pretty much have 2 choices and dont know which to choose. i will link both ads to help you out here.

HERES THE STV COBRA

http://www.stevenscreekbmw.com/used/Ford/2004-Ford-Mustang-a5fc5b1b7f000001015669aec1629aba.htm#

HERES THE saleen

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-LOW-MILES-2005-MUSTANG-SALEEN-SUPERCHARGED-LIKE-NEW-32K-MILES_W0QQitemZ290396332267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item439cf860eb

i just dont know which to choose i need your guys help fast! thanks
sorry for those of you that don’t know mustangs. haha

A: both are great cars but i would go with the cobra. it has 390 horsepower stock and is also supercharged (the 03 and 04 were both supercharged) it also has less than 4000 miles, so id go with the cobra

Q: Which Mustang SVT Cobra should I buy?
Its time to sell my 1998 mustang GT and get a Cobra. I have found probably 12 in the area. I have narrowed it down to 3 that I like the most.

2001 – Has been raced at the track (has hood pins). Appears to be good condition. Has new clutch and Transmission is new. 67000 miles. Selling it for $12400 obo http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=254913296&dealer_id=63562183&car_year=2001&rdm=1236031355473&model=MUST&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1994&keywordsfyc=__Y29icmE,__&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=099111098114097&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=FORD&keywords_display=cobra&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=6000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=84302&advanced=y&end_year=2004&doors=&transmission=&max_price=14000&cardist=29&standard=false

1999 – This one has the same acceleration and HP as the 96 but different look. I dont like the hood or the wheels on this one but idk. You tell me. It has 65000 miles and they are asking $12500 obo. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443&sid=&tab=list/view&ad=1118494

1996 – This is a beutiful looking car. Same body style as my GT. Has the shiney wheels. has 71000 miles and they are asking $9500. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1205237

I have about $12000 to work with after I sell my 98 gt. So i could get the 01 or 99. Or I could get the 96 and put $2500 into it. DONT say to go look at them. I am going to look at them, but I just dont have the time right now. DONT tell me to get a 03-04 cobra because they are supercharged – therefor needs premium gas.

A: all these cars will have been beat on – more or less (its a fact of life if you are interested in a cobra) , but the engines are dependable, if they have been well looked after.

whichever car you choose, spend a few $ and have a pro shop – ck it out, including a compression test. pro shop will give you a very decent view as to how the car has been looked after (suspension, condition of fluids, brakes…

……personally i would do the 01, new clutch (which all mustangs need on a regular basis) and trans is a bonus. interior looks really clean & the engine set up looks good and very well looked after.
it has better wheels and it has flowmaster exhaust and 1st rate CAI – BBK, ).
in addition the 01 cobra bodykit was nicer than earlier models.

the 96 has nice options, in terms of handling but if you did side by side – that profile against the next profile (99-2004) vast majority of people would pick later profile.

sometimes it does not matter about mileage, 5yr old parts are much older…..weaker, more prone to replacement, just happens.

cheers 04 cobra (last ride:heavily modified 01 gt)

Q: adding anti-freeze to my 1999 Mustang Cobra SVT…anything special I need to know/do/use?
Need to add anti-freeze to my 1999 Ford Mustange Cobra SVT…anything in particular I need to know/do/use…? Or just empty radiator via pitcock, then add 50/50 mixture…any particular brand I should use?
Thanks for any help/information!

A: If you need to add, add it to your reservoir bottle. Check the reservoir bottle when the engine has sit overnight. Just be sure that the coolant level is between the “Hot” and “Cold” levels. If the reservoir bottle is empty, then check the radiator level itself. Add as necessary to the radiator, then fill the reservoir bottle to the level mentioned earlier. Check on a regular basis. A 50/50 mixture is all you need. Doesnt matter what brand you use, as long as it meets your vehicle’s specifications for rust protection.

Q: musang cobra 2003 question?
i was looking at a mustang for sale and i saw this picture and im wondering what that thing in the picture is for

here is the site for the mustang for sale

http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/ford-mustang-pictures-cars308433246;_ylt=AtKSxQnk_NY7gStPiS22FEZNa454;_ylv=3?keywords=cobra&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2004&modelyearlb=2002&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Elgin%2C+IL+60123&listingtype=used&model=mustang&make=ford&distance=50&picstart=1

and here is the site of the picture im talking about

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/luisleon05/?action=view&current=666666.jpg

please give me some answers

A: judging by the description i would say it is for the line lock

Q: Is 11k Good for a used car that has 41,921 Mileage in it? (details inside)?
The car is a 2001 Ford mustang cobra the car looks in great shape Nothing seems to be wrong The engine seems to be in good condition
i’m just Not sure.

A: i would talk to my own mechanic and get them to give the car a look over and tell me what they think
if it is in good shape and almost 42k miles like you say i would say go for it as long as you can afford the insurance and upkeep on it and just dont wrap it around a tree

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