svt cobra

adean1 · 12-14-2000, 10:19 AM

I'm lookin at a 98 cobra with 23 k miles. I was wonderin if any of yall have had any problems I should know about before purchasing the car? Thanks

King Snake · 12-14-2000, 12:23 PM

I've got a '97 with 40K and I have not had any problems.
How much are they asking for it?

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'97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

97snakedriver · 12-15-2000, 01:23 AM

Check it out, drive it. There's a recall on the parking brake. Other then that, there are no common problems. Very nice car.

aurilius_maximus · 12-16-2000, 08:11 PM

I have a 96 Cobra, I bought it with 19,000 miles on in and now it has 24,000. I have had no serious problems to speak of since I bought it. The only problem I have encountered is that my pinion seal is leaking, but ford opted to pay for 80% of parts and labor. I would reccomend the Cobra, it is pretty fast, and fun to drive.

adean1 · 12-17-2000, 01:37 AM

the cobra sold for 22k as far as I know, I saw the guy drive it off the lot. I was greatly dissapointed. so I'm lookin at a 99' I found now, but the power isn't quite there. I can't deciede anymore. Do any of you know of a fix for this problem they had with the car?

BlackOnBlackCobra96 · 12-21-2000, 01:09 PM

Not to flame anyone, but I'd hold off on buying a 99 Cobra. I'd either get a 99+ GT and put a Vortec on it or get a 96-98 Cobra. Or if you're really patient, wait to see what the 2003's have to offer.

cobrayankee · 12-21-2000, 07:51 PM

I'd say wait on the 99 too. I may be alone here but I think it may take a year or two to "feel out" any problems in the new Cobra. On another note, I am selling mine soon. Interested????

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

12-14-2000, 10:19 AM	#1
adean1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4	svt cobra I'm lookin at a 98 cobra with 23 k miles. I was wonderin if any of yall have had any problems I should know about before purchasing the car? Thanks

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12-14-2000, 12:23 PM	#2
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	I've got a '97 with 40K and I have not had any problems. How much are they asking for it? ------------------ '97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

12-15-2000, 01:23 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Check it out, drive it. There's a recall on the parking brake. Other then that, there are no common problems. Very nice car.

12-16-2000, 08:11 PM	#4
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	I have a 96 Cobra, I bought it with 19,000 miles on in and now it has 24,000. I have had no serious problems to speak of since I bought it. The only problem I have encountered is that my pinion seal is leaking, but ford opted to pay for 80% of parts and labor. I would reccomend the Cobra, it is pretty fast, and fun to drive.

12-17-2000, 01:37 AM	#5
adean1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4	the cobra sold for 22k as far as I know, I saw the guy drive it off the lot. I was greatly dissapointed. so I'm lookin at a 99' I found now, but the power isn't quite there. I can't deciede anymore. Do any of you know of a fix for this problem they had with the car?

12-21-2000, 01:09 PM	#6
BlackOnBlackCobra96 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8	Not to flame anyone, but I'd hold off on buying a 99 Cobra. I'd either get a 99+ GT and put a Vortec on it or get a 96-98 Cobra. Or if you're really patient, wait to see what the 2003's have to offer.

12-21-2000, 07:51 PM	#7
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I'd say wait on the 99 too. I may be alone here but I think it may take a year or two to "feel out" any problems in the new Cobra. On another note, I am selling mine soon. Interested???? ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.