• Community Forums
  • Regional Forums and Event Information

What do you guys think

  • Thread starter Thread starter Josh79
  • Start date Start date Nov 8, 2005
J

Josh79

New Member
Sep 7, 2005
126
0
0
South Dakota
Nov 8, 2005
#1
  • Nov 8, 2005
  • #1
Well as soom of you pry know i am looking for a mustang. I have found a 97. Here is the link to the dealer site http://www.eliteautoandsports.com/show.aspx?vid=591702
It says it has a cobra motor... im not sure if it was out of a cobra or bought new and put in it or how many miles (anything about it really lol). I dont know what year the motor is and i havent gotten a response on them about it yet. If it was a regular gt motor I would probably not buy it since it isnt PI. It has been there for quite a while (since i started looking and found there site pry a couple months now) and they are really trying to get rid of it and have really dropped the price. I see it has white face guages plus a a/f meter a fuel pressure gauge. I like the interior. I think i would change the wheels. The color is alright (if it was dark shadow grey it would be awesome!!!) I figure offer 6500-7000 for it (will figure it out more once i go see it and take her for a spin). So what do you guys think about it overall? Thanks for any opinions guys!!
 

timeless2

Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici
Admin Dude
Nov 29, 1999
1,366
202
154
the Shadow Gallery
Nov 8, 2005
#2
  • Nov 8, 2005
  • #2
I would run a CarFax on it for sure.
 
J

Josh79

New Member
Sep 7, 2005
126
0
0
South Dakota
Nov 8, 2005
#3
  • Nov 8, 2005
  • #3
good idea didnt even think about that. anyone have a carfax account right now? vin is 1FALP42X2VF163415 and my email is juggalo2069@yahoo.com. Thanks
 

timeless2

Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici
Admin Dude
Nov 29, 1999
1,366
202
154
the Shadow Gallery
Nov 9, 2005
#4
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • #4
Josh79 said:
good idea didnt even think about that. anyone have a carfax account right now? vin is 1FALP42X2VF163415 and my email is juggalo2069@yahoo.com. Thanks
Click to expand...

I would post this in one of the appropriate Talk sections or the Day Care Center, and you will likely get more of a response.
 

FORCED2DV8

New Member
Jun 6, 2005
458
0
0
Grand Rapids MI
Nov 9, 2005
#5
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • #5
I usually only buy completly stock cars, or ones with mods which shows all receipts and a very thourogh inspection. Definatly run the carfax. dont take there word that it has a cobra motor, take the #'s verify it. And who is to say that mtor doesnt have 150,000 A## rippin miles on it????
 
J

Josh79

New Member
Sep 7, 2005
126
0
0
South Dakota
Nov 9, 2005
#6
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • #6
already posted the vin but havent gotten a response will pry just have to end up getting one myself. Ya i am a little leary of the motor and all. They just gave me the # for the guy they are apparently selling it for.I will pry run a carfax then give him a call i suppose. by the way where would the numbers be on the motor that i need to find? and is there a special one i am looking for signifying it is out of a cobra. this may be hard to answer since you do not know the year of it. if i call him ill make him tell me the numbers off of it so where are they at exactly?
 

timeless2

Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici
Admin Dude
Nov 29, 1999
1,366
202
154
the Shadow Gallery
Nov 9, 2005
#7
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • #7
Be careful, man. This deal smells fishy.
 
J

Josh79

New Member
Sep 7, 2005
126
0
0
South Dakota
Nov 9, 2005
#8
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • #8
well i just ran a carfax and it came back good. no accidents or anything, but it has 5 owners.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 07/17/1997 Florida
2nd owner 11/10/1999 Minnesota
3rd owner 09/23/2002 South Dakota
4th owner 06/04/2003 South Dakota
5th owner 03/12/2004 South Dakota
Is it just me or do you think it bounced around a bit the last few years. I wonder y it was sold (well i guess they say estimated so maybe title changed to other family member's name) 3 times when each person only had it for around a year. Guess ill call the guy and see what he says. Where are the numbers at exactly on the motor. I will get those from him before i even bother making the 4-5 hour trip up there. I thought carfax's unlimited report would last more than 30 days.
 

timeless2

Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici
Admin Dude
Nov 29, 1999
1,366
202
154
the Shadow Gallery
Nov 10, 2005
#9
  • Nov 10, 2005
  • #9
I might be mistaken, but if it's a true SVT motor, it should have its own numbers and an SVT label of sorts. It's been too long since I owned my '95 Cobra to remember....

Check the valve covers and near the intake first...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Z
Progress Thread zeth194 - New Guy on the Block
  • zeth194
  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
582
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 26, 2026
LILCBRA
9
Engine Donor '00 Mountaineer meet '91 Fox
  • 91firecracker
  • May 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
41
Views
932
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 28, 2026
91firecracker
9
W
FoxBody Gauge Cluster - What would you pay?
  • wildstang17
  • Jun 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
278
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 26, 2025
Mustang5L5
R
What's it Worth? 1997 Cobra, a ton of mods and restoration
  • riored97snake
  • Jun 18, 2026
  • What is it Worth?!?!?
Replies
2
Views
200
What is it Worth?!?!? Jun 21, 2026
riored97snake
R
Removing speedo cable from the VSS
  • 91AOD5.0LX
  • Mar 25, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
27
Views
902
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
91AOD5.0LX
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Community Forums
  • Regional Forums and Event Information
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?