Thinking of selling my car for an 03...

a_k · Aug 24, 2007

I don't mean to start another thread like this but I really have no idea even what to ask for my car. I know I won't get anything close to what I put it. I've always wanted an 03 cobra and I'm just toying with the idea right now, but will probably keep mine for a while. I was just wondering what you guys would list my car for sale at? For mods I have a 331 with eagle rods and crank, srp forged pistons in the stock block. AFR 185 heads with the upgraded valve springs, Scorpion 1.6rr's, ed c custom cam, rpm2 intake, 30lb inj, 80mm PMAS, 75mm accufab, a tweecer rt, plx m-300 wideband, centerforce df clutch, aluminum driveshaft, 3.73's, rebuilt t5, fluidyne radiator, bbk longtubes, o/r h, mac catback, mgw short shifter, steeda x2 balljoints and bumpsteer kit, eibach springs, msd dizzy, 6al and coil, under drive pulleys, and tons of new parts. The chassis has 125k on it. Also has a cobra r hood which the paint turned out awesome on. I need some time to think about it because I don't want to sell it and end up regretting it, but what do you guys think?

Bosko5.0 · Aug 25, 2007

documentation. really helps. just cause you say you have all that its hidden inside the engine. So........ and remember mods really don't increase the value of the car. 6k-8k

Not a bad choose 03 cobra sounds great to me.

trav_19 · Aug 25, 2007

it comes down to you what do YOU need to get out of it ?? there has to be a idea of what you would like to get for it if you have to sell it...so start there tell us a price and we can tell you if it seems high or what

earleys94gt · Aug 25, 2007

1.) You keep your's and build it up the way you want it, then drive it and enjoy it.

2.) You buy the 03, you pay monthly on the 03, and buy more expensive parts for the 03.

While the 03 is a sexy beast and would be awesome to own, your's has the 5.0...

nmcgrawj · Aug 26, 2007

earleys94gt said:
2.) You buy the 03, you pay monthly on the 03, and buy more expensive parts for the 03.

I'd have to disagree here. To get a 5.0 to perform on the level of "average" modded Terminators...you HAVE to replace the block. Period.

By the time u even think about replacing the block, you've gotta get a blower, or if u're going n/a, thats a whole new EXPENSIVE h/c/i for a big stroker setup.

Im not completely fluent in Terminator mods...but pulley, chip, exhaust, tune....(do u need to supply more fuel via injectors or pump?) and the Terminator is far far far out ahead of the 5.0. And its pretty much a factory built car. Not a modded in your driveway 5.0 with a bunch of bugs in it from all the mods

Bottom line, if u can cover the monthly note AND insurance (not sure on your age/driving record but i've heard that Terminators carry one hell of a insurance premium) then i say go for it.

nmcgrawj · Aug 26, 2007

And i browse the LS1 sites often as i love trans ams and i know us 5.0 guys are often trying to keep up with those pesky LS1 guys......

And sometimes they have a thread about ALL cobras in general and how the LS1 does against them....

And well....if we usually view LS1's as our competitor...then this picture says it all....

View attachment 367604

PS- Im pretty sure this is a GM made picture....meaning its not a ford guy who made it to talk *****...GM boys telling the truth on what happens most of the time on the street....

earleys94gt · Aug 26, 2007

"Originally Posted by earleys94gt

2.) You buy the 03, you pay monthly on the 03, and buy more expensive parts for the 03. "

I was talking in general about how the Terminator/New Edge parts are usually more expensive than our 5.0 parts are.

nmcgrawj · Aug 26, 2007

earleys94gt said:
"Originally Posted by earleys94gt

2.) You buy the 03, you pay monthly on the 03, and buy more expensive parts for the 03. "

I was talking in general about how the Terminator/New Edge parts are usually more expensive than our 5.0 parts are.

Which u are correct on, but we're talking different caliber of parts. I'd agree 100% on a new edge GT, Mach 1, Bullit, Or PRE 03 Cobra.....

On those cars you'd be buying heads, cams, etc to up the power. And those cars dont have the solid shortblock 03/04 cobras have...

So you're right on those cars...

But you dont have to touch have the crap you need to modify on 5.0 or the lesser 4.6 cars that will go untouched on 03/04 cobras unless u get REALLY serious.

And by that HP level....money doesnt matter much

a_k · Aug 26, 2007

nmcgrawj said:
And its pretty much a factory built car. Not a modded in your driveway 5.0 with a bunch of bugs in it from all the mods

Bottom line, if u can cover the monthly note AND insurance (not sure on your age/driving record but i've heard that Terminators carry one hell of a insurance premium) then i say go for it.

Exactly. I love my car but since I have done all of these mods it seems like it's one thing after another all the time. I'm only 20 but I was figuring if I keep this another year or so, sell it, by then I will have enough money saved to have a very minimal monthly payment. But then if I keep my car, its going to need a new rear end, trans, and suspension since all of that is still stock, but the terminators come with everything I already want. I guess it comes down to how much money/ how much my car would sell for a year from now.....

Blackened302 · Aug 26, 2007

do it.

after driving an 03, that's my new goal.

nmcgrawj · Aug 27, 2007

lol yea...if u're on the fence about it i bet driving one would seal the deal for you

final5-0 · Aug 27, 2007

New cars are nice

Anybody can write a check

Takes a real man to build a nice hot rod :Word:

Nuff Said

Grady

94-302-vert · Aug 27, 2007

final5-0 said:
New cars are nice

Anybody can write a check

Takes a real man to build a nice hot rod :Word:

Nuff Said

Grady

x2.

a_k · Aug 27, 2007

And when it runs good it's worth it and I love it. Sometimes I get pissed when I can't figure something out but hey, i'm learning. Grady, I don't know if you saw in my other thread but i've been reading alot on the tweecer boards and from you're website and I almost have my tune nailed, so thanks

final5-0 · Aug 27, 2007

a_k said:
And when it runs good it's worth it and I love it. Sometimes I get pissed when I can't figure something out but hey, i'm learning. Grady, I don't know if you saw in my other thread but i've been reading alot on the tweecer boards and from you're website and I almost have my tune nailed, so thanks

I say this to you cause you are only 20

It usually takes a bit more time and effort to make a thing perfect

Make that older Stang your Swan Song my young friend

You can do it :Word:

Ever notice how old folks say stuff like that

Grady

Bosko5.0 · Aug 28, 2007

Pretty soon All the 94-95 5.0's will be replaced with 03-04 cobras. LOL

The pic is hard to understand??? But I guess it means that if 03/04 you would only see the rear due to being passed by. and the 99/02 alot less power and they pass them. I hope thats what they mean Its a little confusing???????????????????????????????????

Engel · Aug 28, 2007

price/peformance of the 03 cobra is impossible to beat

I wish it were not so pricey to stuff a 03 engine in our cars...

I dont think anyone in their right mind would hate on you for wanting a 03 cobra

final5-0 · Aug 28, 2007

You guys just don't understand

the U N I Q N E S S

of the Pushrod 94-95

A perfect blending of old school power short block
and
New school pcm controlled spark/induction
and
Wrapped in a pretty decent chassis

It can be improved upon so easily to suit your tastes

Of course ... its nothing like a 03 Cobra ... its not supposed to be

Those two Stangs ... They are not in the same Class

You've always been able to buy ... it all ... from a Manufacturer
but
To build ... it all ... from a unique car like the 94-95

Its just one of those things you don't see every day on every corner :Word:

Grady

nmcgrawj · Aug 28, 2007

final5-0 said:
You guys just don't understand

the U N I Q N E S S

of the Pushrod 94-95

A perfect blending of old school power short block
and
New school pcm controlled spark/induction
and
Wrapped in a pretty decent chassis

It can be improved upon so easily to suit your tastes

Of course ... its nothing like a 03 Cobra ... its not supposed to be

Those two Stangs ... They are not in the same Class

You've always been able to buy ... it all ... from a Manufacturer
but
To build ... it all ... from a unique car like the 94-95

Its just one of those things you don't see every day on every corner :Word:

Grady

Agreed, but not everyone actually "builds" their car...u can write a check to a performance shop to build it also Which IMHO is the same thing as buying an 03 Cobra. But goin out and wrenching on your own car....now that just builds a bond with it that no one can understand unless they do it themselvesView attachment 367152

And with the picture, i thought it was pretty clear....trans ams(camaros) will see Pre 03 Cobras in their rear view mirror...the front of the car....where as 9 times out of 10 they'll see the tail lights of a 03-Present cobra. View attachment 367154 View attachment 367156 View attachment 367158

final5-0 · Aug 28, 2007

nmcgrawj said:
Agreed, but not everyone actually "builds" their car...u can write a check to a performance shop to build it

Now this is something I could never do

Nobody ... And I mean N O B O D Y
They ain't gonna be hosin around with my Stang :Word:

But goin out and wrenching on your own car....now that just builds a bond with it that no one can understand unless they do it themselves

Well of course it does

Not only for me ... but my entire family as well

Been that way now for years

My Stang has a name

My daughter said ... and I quote .............. "HIS Name is ... RED!"

I asked her ............... "So then ... the car is male in gender?"

She said ... "Dad ... Anything that makes that kind of noise and power .......
How could it be a GIRL?"

Grady

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