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Q: Wanna sell my 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible.Where is the best place to advertise on line?

A: Go where the guys/men are… to sell a car like that… find them locally — is my first thought. You want older men, or men with money if you want the best dollar return… if there’s a local country club, try to send/post a message there (to buy for their son/daughter, as a grad present?)… then, explore local newspapers/cost, because you get the most/best exposure (still)… national websites may/may not work shorter term and can attract all sorts of goofs/losers that really want to talk more about the Car & their thoughts about it, etc. than buy it. Ebay and autotrader (edmunds?) are options.. I’d check to see if that cable TV show (Speed) that sells the classic cars allows either free or paid classifieds… with a car of this sort of value — you can test the waters with the national, local free sites… but, spending $300-600 in ads may pay off, with more focused & closer buyers (that can see & pay for the car). Make sure you have a man or two around, whenever people show to see/pay for the car.. to avoid any unpleasantries and GL.

Q: 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible?
The automatic lights on the rear view mirror wont turn off after i lock the car. I am afraid it is going to drain all my battery… What cud b wrong ????

A: Perhaps by accident, the interior switch at the mirror was turned on. When its turned off it may go out. Otherwise, some sort of short. If you could figure out which fuse its on you could remove it to keep your battery from draining, until you get this resolved.

Q: 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT?
1995 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT Convertible/Hardtop Excellent Condition. Only 5000 Miles. All Leather interior Black with camel leather 5 liter,8 cylinders,fuel injection,catalyst, 5speed manual. 17″ Cast aluminum Wheels rear spoiler. power everything Only 4oo made……….Know where can i get a Collectors that would be interested in buying this Vehicle? I live In Elkhart Indiana. also if u know any website that would take the Vehicle. Please Tell Me

A: Try EBay, autotrader & cars.com

Q: What is a reasonable price to sale my Ford SVT Cobra Mustang?
2001 black, convertible, excellent condition except a few small chips on the hood from the previous owner, cold air intake from K and N. Ford MACH 5 sound system. Everthing else is all stock. 73K miles.
I went throught the whole car and change out all of the fluids because they seemed to be a little old. I went and did the full tune up, change all the filters through out. I intended on keeping this car but now we have a baby on the way and is now pointless for my wife to even try to get in it.
Long story short, I bought it from a dealership, paid too much, tried to treat it like a baby and now it’s time to sale. Help me find a price to sale in Southern California.

A: First question, do you owe on it? If so, than that is your bottom selling point (unless your upside down). I know its going to seem dissapointing, but KBB says its worth about 14,800. I used the good price because I’ve yet to see a car with 73k that in my eyes was excellent. I baby my cars too, but 73k of driving will put some wear on the exterior of any well maintained vehicle especially a vert. I used San Diego as the city, so who knows. The problem with your car (not that its really a problem) is that it looks like a “Terminator” but isn’t supercharged. I’d put it at 17 and see if you get any bites. The 03-04’s are fetching 25k so maybe you’ll find someone who wants the look but not the extra sticker price.

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.

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