99 SVT Cobra good deal?

Dakota R/T · 12-26-2008, 05:13 PM

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and wanted to ask a question. I have a classic mustang, my wife has an 07, but I am looking to buy a cobra.

I found a 99 SVT Cobra convertible for $8500. The catch is, it has a rebuilt title. I was told that the front right clip was damaged and rebuilt. I went and looked at the car, the hood, front bumper and right fender had been replaced and painted. The core support had sustained some damage, and the right front frame rail had some crinkles in it. All of the panels and doors lined up fine. I didn't get a chance to drive it, but it did start and run fine, the trans shifted well in and out of gear.

Should I stay away from it? Or is this a good chance to get a cobra at a cheaper price? Is it a pain in the @$$ to get insurance on a rebuilt titled car? Thanks in advance.

**cobrabitn** · 12-26-2008, 08:08 PM

I wouldn't recommend buying it especially if the frame rails are not perfect. Your car may be driving down the road in a side way motion and will use tires up more. The money you will save on the cost will get you somewhere else.

If I were looking for a Cobra, it would be as close to stock and a one owner vehicle preferably with low miles.

Tony

9Cobra9 · 12-26-2008, 09:40 PM

i would suggest the same thing tony just said. i dont know where you are from and dont know if you are familiar with craigs list but i found a 98 cobra coupe white and black combo in burlington, NC for i think like 11,500 and the car had 22,000 miles on it very clean and and at that it was stock so you could do your own modifications (By the way it was in the greensboro section if you are interested)

but good luck

Dakota R/T · 12-27-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 9Cobra9

i would suggest the same thing tony just said. i dont know where you are from and dont know if you are familiar with craigs list but i found a 98 cobra coupe white and black combo in burlington, NC for i think like 11,500 and the car had 22,000 miles on it very clean and and at that it was stock so you could do your own modifications (By the way it was in the greensboro section if you are interested)

but good luck

Hey thanks for the info. I am an hour south east of kc, missouri. Looks like I'll be looking for a while more...

12-26-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
Dakota R/T Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	99 SVT Cobra good deal? Hi all, I am new to this forum and wanted to ask a question. I have a classic mustang, my wife has an 07, but I am looking to buy a cobra. I found a 99 SVT Cobra convertible for $8500. The catch is, it has a rebuilt title. I was told that the front right clip was damaged and rebuilt. I went and looked at the car, the hood, front bumper and right fender had been replaced and painted. The core support had sustained some damage, and the right front frame rail had some crinkles in it. All of the panels and doors lined up fine. I didn't get a chance to drive it, but it did start and run fine, the trans shifted well in and out of gear. Should I stay away from it? Or is this a good chance to get a cobra at a cheaper price? Is it a pain in the @$$ to get insurance on a rebuilt titled car? Thanks in advance.

12-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	I wouldn't recommend buying it especially if the frame rails are not perfect. Your car may be driving down the road in a side way motion and will use tires up more. The money you will save on the cost will get you somewhere else. If I were looking for a Cobra, it would be as close to stock and a one owner vehicle preferably with low miles. Tony __________________ 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!

12-26-2008, 09:40 PM	#3
9Cobra9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lawsonville Posts: 123	i would suggest the same thing tony just said. i dont know where you are from and dont know if you are familiar with craigs list but i found a 98 cobra coupe white and black combo in burlington, NC for i think like 11,500 and the car had 22,000 miles on it very clean and and at that it was stock so you could do your own modifications (By the way it was in the greensboro section if you are interested) but good luck __________________ 2004 Competition Orange Cobra Vert SOLD: 99 Ultra White Cobra 03-04 cobra front bumper, 2 chamber Flowmasters, Mac H-pipe, 3 1/2 stainless tips, JLT CAI, Eibach Pro Kit Springs, stainless cobra pedals, cobra floor mats, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, FRPP 3:73 Gears, Pro Dyno Tune 312RWHP 316RWTQ

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