Ok, just did a carfax and wanted to update and ask a ?. Carfax only show's 3 owners, so I guess the guy was wrong about the 4? Original owner had it for about 2.5 years, and the current owner has it for 1.7 years. The second owner only had it for a month, which concerns me, (maybe he had mech issues and sold it quickly?). My question is (just trying to figure out the owner who had it for 1 month, and I'm sorry if this is a stupid ?), but carfax only shows actual owners right. They wouldn't show it when a dealership had it or something right? (trade in, or anything like that) Also, the first owner showed it being registered as a personal vehicle, the second just looked like a title update, didn't mention being registered, and the third shows registration but didn't specify for personal use. Is that normal (thought it would list as personal use each time registered?) Being that this has had only 3 owners, does it seem like a good buy, (don't really know how much I'll be able to negotiate) assuming its mech sound?
Thanks,
P.S.
Here is what I'm looking at on carfax
2003 FORD MUSTANG COBRA SVT
1FAFP48Y03F435602
COUPE
4.6L V8 FI DOHC / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
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Year purchased 2003 2006 2006
Type of owner Personal --- ---
Estimated length of ownership 2 yrs. 5 mo. 1 month 1 yr. 7 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces Washington Washington Washington
Estimated miles driven per year --- --- ---
Last reported odometer reading 97 26,100
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A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 10 record(s) for this 2003 FORD MUSTANG COBRA SVT (1FAFP48Y03F435602).
Purchased: 2003
Type: Personal
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/15/03 - 1/20/06
(2 yrs. 5 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
06/18/2003 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
08/15/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bothell, WA Registered as
personal vehicle
08/28/2003 97 Service Plan Co.
Bothell, WA Service contract issued
09/11/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bothell, WA Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
09/02/2004 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Everett, WA Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
08/29/2005 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Title #0325416143 Registration issued or renewed
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
Vehicle color noted as Black
Purchased: 2006
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/20/06 - 2/21/06
(1 month)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/20/2006 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Title #0602052435 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Black
Purchased: 2006
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 2/21/06 - present
(1 yr. 7 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/21/2006 26,100 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Maple Valley, WA
Title #0602052435 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Vehicle color noted as Black
06/30/2006 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Maple Valley, WA
Title #0605216511 Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black
09/08/2007 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Maple Valley, WA
Title #0605216511 Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black
