1996 cobra- yes or no?

NYstang · 03-13-2007, 01:15 PM

I think ill post this here too, since not everyone goes to OT...

I went to look at a cobra today...didnt drive it, i really didnt have time to or deal with the sales pitch and crap....but heres the deal:

1996 Cobra, 74k
the darker red w/ black leather
motor looked immaculate- no oil, sludge buildup, etc
no rust as i could see
interior had front seat wear, like most leather interiors ive seen...
magnaflow catback system(Wahoo!)
and it had some scratchs on the front bumper, through the paint, and minor scratchs a few other places
the rear tires look like they are dry rotting(not the worst ive seen tough)
they want 11,900 for it. the salesman said that he would go talk to the manager/owner or somethin...he said that apparently they would sell the dealership before they let the car go any lower[&:]

so how does it sound?

and if i can get them to replace all 4 tires, and fix the front bumper, how much would it be worth? maybe 10.5? Id try anything to get them to lower it

and another thing- this makes another salesman that thought i owned the 4 langan car dealers around here(too bad I dont[>:])

rwh129 · 03-13-2007, 03:45 PM

Try working them down to 10K

italia18 · 03-13-2007, 03:57 PM

Sounds like they should sell the "stealership".

Much better to get one of those from a private seller. I'd give them 8500-9000 for it.

cencalmatt · 03-13-2007, 05:57 PM

Yeah I picked up my '99 with same miles for $9800, I'd say no go dude....

diesel1 · 03-13-2007, 06:40 PM

I picked up a 96 with 60k(it's close to the same condition) for $8000.00 the dealer price was $10,500 make them come down or walk. good luck

mills281e · 03-13-2007, 07:50 PM

You definitely have a lot of room to go down. Don't be afraid to walk like diesel1 said.

I have a 97 Cobra (78,000 miles and some change, sounds like same or better condition paint-wise and I just put four new tires on it) that I'm selling andam looking to get around $9,000. Worst-case scenario.....you can buy mine

. Best of luck with your hunt.

NYstang · 03-13-2007, 08:27 PM

yea, i dont neeeda cobra- at least i have a mustang...

But if i could get it for 10-10.5, i would consider it...

mills- have any pics?

cencalmatt · 03-14-2007, 02:39 AM

Yeah NY I'd say Walk up in that stealership and say either 10,500 or 10,900 but OUT THE DOOR!!!! Say that price, out the door or I'm walking. You'll probably get it and that would actually be good, that'd mean you're getting it for like $9,000 or so after taxes and fees. which would be ok. Seriously tho just try it, I told my friend to do that and he actually got an awesome deal. You must make it clear that you want that deal or nothing. good luck.

mills281e · 03-14-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

mills- have any pics?

Sure thing.....these pictures were pre-new tires.
Mills

ih8chevy · 03-14-2007, 06:12 PM

yo man, the 96 cobra is worht about 8000 at most especially if it has some dings and scratches. i would say give him no more than 8500 or walk the hell away. but thats jmo

oh and mills where do u live?