Good deal for 97 Cobra?

N8Legarda · May 24, 2010

High Mileage..but my 98 sixer had 147k before it was totaled and was running strong.. The guy emailed back asking when i would like to go see it. I have to see when i work this week then ill shoot up there to see it..

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=280139896&dealer_id=81854&car_year=1997&rdm=1274640243187&lastStartYear=1981&model=MUST&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1994&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8%20Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&only_price=1&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=88710&showZipError=y&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=3500&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=21009&advanced=y&only_photo=1&end_year=1998&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=5500&cardist=151&standard=false&captcha=success

19mustang95 · May 24, 2010

that's not too bad. something with that high of miles i would assume was just a driver, and didn't do too much racing or anything. If the history checks out on it as good and no accidents, i wouldnt hesitate in buying it.

N8Legarda · May 24, 2010

Yeah that is what I was thinking as well. I checked the VIN and there are some records but the dealership should have em. But I just wanna get into a cobra

MustangChris · May 24, 2010

little rich for my blood with those miles. but im sure he started high expecting you to go low.

N8Legarda · May 24, 2010

Will talk down.. But it should be good for a good bit of miles more right?

DropTopPony · May 24, 2010

One thing about these 4.6 engines is mile don't scare me. I've torn down a few and they wear excellent so no reason you can't get another 100k out of it before thinking of a rebuild as long as it was taken care of.
Has the 98 Cobra wheels on it too.

Worth a peek and offer like 4k then you'll have an extra 1,000 for tune up etc.

N8Legarda · May 24, 2010

I am about to call right now...wish me luck

greenscobie86 · May 24, 2010

I agree with all of the above.

I think you should start low and come together at $4k tops... The car looks nice enough. Make sure you drive it and check it over well before committing.

That being said, I concur with Bob. High miles on modular motors don't really scare me.. I've had a few mustangs, one with 140k and it ran like a top.