Bought a 99 vert, did I do ok?

bullitt922 · 02-26-2006, 07:14 PM

Hey guys,

First post on this forum, but not new to mustangs. Bought a White 99 Cobra vert the other day from Alabama, first Cobra and I really like the car. Sold our 03 Mach 1 and will be selling our 67 289 vert soon and combined both cars in to this new to us 99 Cobra. The car is very clean and is showing 46K. I paid 14K for this car, did I do ok? Do you think these cars will keep going down in value as the new Cobras are coming out or level off as long as the car is in good condition? I guess I am just looking for som reassurance as we stepped down in years from the Mach. Anyway have been at the Mach forum for quite some time and will be visiting this forum from now on! BTW this makes our 13th mustang, but our first Cobra!
John

**cobrabitn** · 02-26-2006, 08:04 PM

Congrats on the Cobra purchase, sounds like you did okay! Maybe you can make the Dragon Run in the Fall with us?

tazzracing1 · 02-26-2006, 08:05 PM

I think you did Ok. I think you sound like you are happy with your choice and that is what really matters. I think they are great cars and have been very happy with my choices.

marcobra · 02-26-2006, 09:05 PM

Enjoy your new ride! As far as resale, it never hurts to take good care of it.

Is there an "Authorized Modifications" label at the front of the engine compartment?

nckissfan · 02-26-2006, 09:49 PM

I think you did good, let's see some pictures

Now, you can join this fine club here, the best club around!

Stavesacre21 · 02-26-2006, 09:52 PM

Congrats on the new purchase! I think you'll find that the Cobra is truely in a world of its own. Although the 99 only sports a hair more horse than the 03 mach1, you're now treading the oh-so-sweet waters of SVT terrritory! Every time you race that needle up to the red, you'll be hearing the craftsmanship of a certain duo of certified engine builders, found stamped on top the left cam. No robotic machines glued these engines together.

Given the elective of keeping it clean, Cobras seem to hold their value better then any other stock mustangs (aside from classics, of course). It all really depends on how well you take care of her though. With Ford rumored to be possibly closing the SVT chapter, I'd suspect the cars to climb substancially in value in a matter of less than a decade.

Lastly, nothing really quite draws the eye like a shining Cobra on a sunny day. Its amazing how after 9 years, you'll still see people leaning over seats and around people just to have a look at a well groomed Cobra. While it's exclusivity isn't quite that of a Viper or Vette, you'll find that watchful eyes are always drawn...even with bone stock Cobras!

Welcome to the club, and I hope to see you at some events this year! Take car of that Cobra too!

VenomSVT · 02-26-2006, 09:55 PM

Looks like you did good!

I bought my 98 vert which is my first Cobra about 6 months ago for $16,000 and it already had some mods and custom paint job (mystichrome wanabe). Anyway, I love my vert and can't wait for the warm weather!

02-26-2006, 07:14 PM	#1
bullitt922 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Bought a 99 vert, did I do ok? Hey guys, First post on this forum, but not new to mustangs. Bought a White 99 Cobra vert the other day from Alabama, first Cobra and I really like the car. Sold our 03 Mach 1 and will be selling our 67 289 vert soon and combined both cars in to this new to us 99 Cobra. The car is very clean and is showing 46K. I paid 14K for this car, did I do ok? Do you think these cars will keep going down in value as the new Cobras are coming out or level off as long as the car is in good condition? I guess I am just looking for som reassurance as we stepped down in years from the Mach. Anyway have been at the Mach forum for quite some time and will be visiting this forum from now on! BTW this makes our 13th mustang, but our first Cobra! John

02-26-2006, 08:04 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Congrats on the Cobra purchase, sounds like you did okay! Maybe you can make the Dragon Run in the Fall with us? __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

02-26-2006, 08:05 PM	#3
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	I think you did Ok. I think you sound like you are happy with your choice and that is what really matters. I think they are great cars and have been very happy with my choices. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

02-26-2006, 09:05 PM	#4
marcobra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6	Enjoy your new ride! As far as resale, it never hurts to take good care of it. Is there an "Authorized Modifications" label at the front of the engine compartment? __________________ Marco '04 Cobra #1631 '68 Shelby GT500 (428 Police Interceptor) '69 Fastback (302 Windsor)

02-26-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	I think you did good, let's see some pictures Now, you can join this fine club here, the best club around! __________________

02-26-2006, 09:52 PM	#6
Stavesacre21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elida, OH Posts: 611	Congrats on the new purchase! I think you'll find that the Cobra is truely in a world of its own. Although the 99 only sports a hair more horse than the 03 mach1, you're now treading the oh-so-sweet waters of SVT terrritory! Every time you race that needle up to the red, you'll be hearing the craftsmanship of a certain duo of certified engine builders, found stamped on top the left cam. No robotic machines glued these engines together. Given the elective of keeping it clean, Cobras seem to hold their value better then any other stock mustangs (aside from classics, of course). It all really depends on how well you take care of her though. With Ford rumored to be possibly closing the SVT chapter, I'd suspect the cars to climb substancially in value in a matter of less than a decade. Lastly, nothing really quite draws the eye like a shining Cobra on a sunny day. Its amazing how after 9 years, you'll still see people leaning over seats and around people just to have a look at a well groomed Cobra. While it's exclusivity isn't quite that of a Viper or Vette, you'll find that watchful eyes are always drawn...even with bone stock Cobras! Welcome to the club, and I hope to see you at some events this year! Take car of that Cobra too! __________________ 2010 Mazdaspeed3 Liquid Silver Metallic Daily Driver 2002 Corvette Convertible Millenium Yellow 22K miles, Summer ride

02-26-2006, 09:55 PM	#7
VenomSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 397	Looks like you did good! I bought my 98 vert which is my first Cobra about 6 months ago for $16,000 and it already had some mods and custom paint job (mystichrome wanabe). Anyway, I love my vert and can't wait for the warm weather! __________________ '98 BASF Extreme SC'd Cobra Vert - SOLD 2000 BMW 540i M sport package

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