should i get a 97 cobra for $2000?

95mustang_gt · Feb 23, 2006

well here is the deal,i work at the ford dealership and one of the techs got a cobra from some guy for 1300.The car has beening seating in a garage for about a year.The problem is that it was spraying coolant everywhere,so the guy think its a head gasket and he started to take apart but then decide not to do it anymore.So it got towed to a techs house and i came over to look at it.Its in really good condition,it has 100,000 miles,a bassani xpipe and exhaust,thats all i could tell.

I told him i would give him 2000 this week and he said fine it doesnt want to put it together anyway.So my question is it hard to change a head gasket on a cobra engine.Is it worth $2000.

thanks for any info

Jesse

SeventyMach1 · Feb 23, 2006

Yes .... most definitely! Fix it & enjoy!

final5-0 · Feb 23, 2006

95mustang_gt said:
well here is the deal,i work at the ford dealership and one of the techs got a cobra from some guy for 1300.The car has beening seating in a garage for about a year.The problem is that it was spraying coolant everywhere,so the guy think its a head gasket and he started to take apart but then decide not to do it anymore.So it got towed to a techs house and i came over to look at it.Its in really good condition,it has 100,000 miles,a bassani xpipe and exhaust,thats all i could tell.

I told him i would give him 2000 this week and he said fine it doesnt want to put it together anyway.So my question is it hard to change a head gasket on a cobra engine.Is it worth $2000.

thanks for any info

Jesse

Well Jesse

That is a bit more than I would pay for a beater so you don't put too many miles on your REAL Stang.

Just Kiddin

Kinda

You Bet

2 Grand for a 97 Cobra is great

Free hot rod parts!

Get it ... Fix it ... Sell it ............... There you have it

Grady

91LX_5L · Feb 23, 2006

YOU HAVE TO TAKE THAT dude that is a killer deal, dont pass it up, you could sell the motor and body for more then that.

94gts · Feb 23, 2006

either buy it yourself or tell him i will buy it

Zero Signal · Feb 23, 2006

Make sure it isn't stolen before you even touch it. Run that VIN.

SWYZ721 · Feb 23, 2006

Yea, be careful there isn't a something wrong with it.

There is something about buying a car that you can't even start up, suggesting motor problems, not to mention trans, suspension anything.

Most likely there isn't anything wrong, but you never know, if this might make or break you, then give it some heavy consideration.

On the other hand, you can probably make the money back parting it out.

Also, there is a major advantage to the 99+ DOHC engines, read up about it, I think between 96-01 the DOHC engines came with different heads and what not. I know the newer ones (in the Mach 1 and late Cobras) are bad arse so if you do have to swap a new motor, you do have a good platform to start from!'

Good Luck!

95WhiteVenom · Feb 23, 2006

Dude definately get that its a great buy for the price.
Heck I'd lay down that kind of money for one of those anyday.

urban96 · Feb 23, 2006

only thing that sucks is the timing chain on the 4.6DOHC is a pain to set right i hear. other then that i would go for it

Roland69 · Feb 24, 2006

You must buy it for that price if it aint stolen

69clark · Feb 24, 2006

Great buy. If you don't buy it I will. lol

Even if you buy it and there is something else really wrong with it you could still part it out and easily make back your money, maybe even double it.

rudeone707 · Feb 24, 2006

yeah like everyone says, you should buy it. but something doesnt sit right if a tech doesnt want to put it together and make 6 grand.

pleasehelp · Feb 24, 2006

rudeone707 said:
6 grand.

At least!

MysticKeith50 · Feb 24, 2006

I think you could probably doublew your money just parting it if you wanted.....but if you fixed it even more......as long as it ain't five fingered(discount) I would grab it up!!

Jackie Chan · Feb 24, 2006

ill buy it if you dont want it

Joes95GT · Feb 24, 2006

I doubt it's stolen - I think the guy who's selling it would be stupid enough to sell it from his house if it is indeed stolen. That's like holding a gun in front of a police officer.

I'd lean more towards the 'it's been wrecked' side. A '97 Cobra with 100k and a blown HG could still sell for more than 2000 bucks. Christ, a 90 GT with 100k and a blown HG could go for 2000.

But, if everything else does workout OK and it really is what you say it is, go for it. You'd better have knowledgable help with you because a Chiltons or Haynes isn't going to do dick for you if you're referencing a HG swap on a DOHC motor.

Joe

nc_stang_girl · Feb 24, 2006

It's not a deal, more like a STEAL. Buy it, or you will regret it later! LOL

95mustang_gt · Feb 24, 2006

alright everyone thanks for the info.The guy is dropping the title later today at the techs house. if it doesnt have a lean or the title looks funny then its a different story but if everything is good then the car will be in my backyard tomorrow.Ill keep you guys posted on this deal.

thanks
Jesse

Yobi1Kanobi · Feb 24, 2006

damn i never get a deal like that.let me know if u dint want it.good luck

WhiteStallionGT · Feb 24, 2006

OMG YOU LUCKY SOB I would be all over that.

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