New Guy! Cobra on order!

Road Rage · 02-13-2002, 10:05 PM

Howdy! Just joined up. Today I put in an order for a 2003 Cobra coupe.

Stang_Crazy · 02-13-2002, 11:55 PM

You're a lucky man. There are alot of people that would like to be in your shoes. Since a 2003 Cobra is out of my price range, I'll have to look into a S-Trim this summer to keep up with the pack.

Oh yea, WELCOME. Everyone on this board is very helpful!!

Crazy Horse GT · 02-14-2002, 12:41 AM

welcome road rage, like your name if you need any help this is the site most of the other one's seem to have more fun dogging each other out, but everybody here is kinda tight with each other, not many flame war's etc just helping each other when we can, 03 snake that's cool i wish i could get one,really just wish i could get my 00gt back,wrecked it ,oh well, welcome, have fun.cya

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 02-14-2002, 01:21 AM

When do you expect to get your Cobra in?

You will have to take it to the track so we can see what they really do in the 1/4.

joe4speed · 02-14-2002, 01:38 AM

Welcome to MustangWorks! Enjoy your Cobra!!!

1969Mach1 · 02-14-2002, 07:17 AM

Welcome to the board, sounds like you have a sweet ride coming soon. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Everyone is really great. Feel free to ask any question you have on your mind or if you just feel like venting we're all here for you.

Take Care,
§am.

RAGE_5.0 · 02-14-2002, 07:23 AM

Hey welcome to mustangworks.

Like the others said its a really great place with little to no flaming.

Oh and as payment for you using my name in your sig i get teh 03 cobra for a day

JAMES

89LXFLEA · 02-14-2002, 09:00 AM

Welcome to paradise!!!!
glad i'm not the only one to
want the 03 COBRA really bad
i'm trying to work it out now.
once again welcome..........

flea

302 LX Eric · 02-14-2002, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the Board!

Ok, now we all want details! Details on the 2003 Cobra order that is. What color did you order? What is the expected build date, ship date? Any price info yet? What's the dealer know that maybe we don't?

Sorry for all the questions, but this new Cobra has many of us very interested in it.

Again, welcome.

E

PS - You will be taking it to the 1/4 mile track, right?

VNAMUS in VA · 02-14-2002, 03:02 PM

Hey, another Virginian! Welcome!

Tell us about your new Cobra!! Is this your first?

Take it easy-
Mandy

Road Rage · 02-14-2002, 07:35 PM

Well, thank you all for the gracious hellos.

1) Dealer was polite but totally clueless. They said they thought there would be two production runs.
2) Car should arrive in May
3) I ordered the silver, thought about the code 13K rear spoiler delete, then saw a picture and it looked cool. I am not into the boy racer look. Even my license plates are stealthy.
4) I got it for MSRP or less. Dealer estimated it at 35.5k. Not much wiggle room
5) I have owned a number of stangs: 85, 86, and 87 GT's. A 64 1/2 convertible I restored.
6) I own a Corvette restoration and perf. parts business, but not too active (it is a second job if yuou know what I mean).
7) I am an engineer (MS in Mechanical and electrical) and write for an auto mag part-time.
8) My specialty is lubricants and general auto topics.
9) Other interesting cars I have owned: 1985 Z51 Corvette, 1992 Z07 Vette, 1972 454, 1967 427 convertible, 1961 Fuelie, 1995 NSX Targa,

I decided to sample up some Detroit iron again, now that Jac(kass) Nassar is history and a Ford again rules! Very disturbed by the 1999 Engine Fiasco, the F-150 radiator "goof", etc.

Hope I have not made a mistake trying the Blue Oval world.

302 LX Eric · 02-15-2002, 09:30 AM

Rage:

I agree with you on the spoiler option. Originally, I stated in a post (somewhere on this board) that if I were to get a Cobra I would get the spoiler delete option...but then, once I saw the picture of the totally new spoiler I have changed my mind.

Silver will be very sharp. Good choice, IMO.

Again, great to have you here. Sounds like you have a wealth of information to share - and just a little bit of experience with hi-po cars.

$35.5 is not a bad price. I suppose you can't X-Plan the Cobra, can you? (Hey, it worked on the wife's 2001 Taurus SEL

)

Keep us posted on the Cobra.

E

Coupe Devil · 02-15-2002, 11:57 AM

Hey rage, welcome to the site you lucky dog you. Sounds like you've had some sweet cars. I didnt see any mini vans listed, j'k. Here are a few shots of what you can expect in may.

Coupe Devil · 02-15-2002, 11:58 AM

And yet another. Enjoy

Brad

blue00gt · 02-15-2002, 03:14 PM

That pisses me off! My local dealership told me $5,995 markup and they won't negotiate it. California dealerships suck.

MTU 50 · 02-15-2002, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Road Rage
Well, thank you all for the gracious hellos.

1) Dealer was polite but totally clueless. They said they thought there would be two production runs.
2) Car should arrive in May
3) I ordered the silver, thought about the code 13K rear spoiler delete, then saw a picture and it looked cool. I am not into the boy racer look. Even my license plates are stealthy.
4) I got it for MSRP or less. Dealer estimated it at 35.5k. Not much wiggle room
5) I have owned a number of stangs: 85, 86, and 87 GT's. A 64 1/2 convertible I restored.
6) I own a Corvette restoration and perf. parts business, but not too active (it is a second job if yuou know what I mean).
7) I am an engineer (MS in Mechanical and electrical) and write for an auto mag part-time.
8) My specialty is lubricants and general auto topics.
9) Other interesting cars I have owned: 1985 Z51 Corvette, 1992 Z07 Vette, 1972 454, 1967 427 convertible, 1961 Fuelie, 1995 NSX Targa,

I decided to sample up some Detroit iron again, now that Jac(kass) Nassar is history and a Ford again rules! Very disturbed by the 1999 Engine Fiasco, the F-150 radiator "goof", etc.

Hope I have not made a mistake trying the Blue Oval world.

Welcome to the board. I'm in my 4th year of a MET degree at Michigan Tech, hence my username.

I don't think you'll regret the new Cobra one bit.

Good Luck

Road Rage · 02-15-2002, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blue00gt
That pisses me off! My local dealership told me $5,995 markup and they won't negotiate it. California dealerships suck.

I would never pay over sticker - never have. They tried to do that to me on an M3 once, and I ended up 3K below sticker just so they wouldn't get stuck - I would have paid them MSRP but once I get fired up, look out. Too bad greed wins out in California.

BTW, I told them I would subtract every stupid packing fee they try to add: processing fee, business tax fee, consumer services fee - there is no way I am paying for sheer greed. I told the sales mgr that was all part of running a business, and a retail sale should not be packed. Why not charge for electricity?

1969Mach1 · 02-16-2002, 01:56 AM

I like the way you deal rage. Alittle bit of hardball.

hmm.. next car I buy I'm taking you with me. hehehe... Havn't priced the Cobra in Canada. Momma always said if you have to ask the price you can't afford it. lol

02-13-2002, 10:05 PM	#1
Road Rage Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 12	New Guy! Cobra on order! Howdy! Just joined up. Today I put in an order for a 2003 Cobra coupe. __________________ Rage

02-13-2002, 11:55 PM	#2
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	You're a lucky man. There are alot of people that would like to be in your shoes. Since a 2003 Cobra is out of my price range, I'll have to look into a S-Trim this summer to keep up with the pack. Oh yea, WELCOME. Everyone on this board is very helpful!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

02-14-2002, 12:41 AM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	welcome road rage, like your name if you need any help this is the site most of the other one's seem to have more fun dogging each other out, but everybody here is kinda tight with each other, not many flame war's etc just helping each other when we can, 03 snake that's cool i wish i could get one,really just wish i could get my 00gt back,wrecked it ,oh well, welcome, have fun.cya __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

02-14-2002, 01:21 AM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	WELCOME!!! When do you expect to get your Cobra in? You will have to take it to the track so we can see what they really do in the 1/4. __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

02-14-2002, 01:38 AM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Welcome to MustangWorks! Enjoy your Cobra!!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

02-14-2002, 07:17 AM	#6
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Welcome to the board, sounds like you have a sweet ride coming soon. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Everyone is really great. Feel free to ask any question you have on your mind or if you just feel like venting we're all here for you. Take Care, §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-14-2002, 07:23 AM	#7
RAGE_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 767	Hey welcome to mustangworks. Like the others said its a really great place with little to no flaming. Oh and as payment for you using my name in your sig i get teh 03 cobra for a day JAMES __________________ Black 1990 Cobra Mac offroad H pipe, Hooker aerochambers , k&n bunch of stuff that I'm to lazy to type out sitting in my room

02-14-2002, 09:00 AM	#8
89LXFLEA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: KENNER,LA Posts: 200	Welcome to paradise!!!! glad i'm not the only one to want the 03 COBRA really bad i'm trying to work it out now. once again welcome.......... flea __________________ 89LX 302 C4 4:10GEAR X CAM,GT40 IRON HEADS,PERFORMER RPM 650 HOLLEY NO STALL YET, GRIFFEN RADIATOR,MAC EQUAL LENGTH SHORTIES,H-PIPE,PRO DUMPS NOW IT IS A LITTLE FASTER AT 12.94@106.38 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 47

02-14-2002, 09:02 AM	#9
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Welcome to the Board! Ok, now we all want details! Details on the 2003 Cobra order that is. What color did you order? What is the expected build date, ship date? Any price info yet? What's the dealer know that maybe we don't? Sorry for all the questions, but this new Cobra has many of us very interested in it. Again, welcome. E PS - You will be taking it to the 1/4 mile track, right? __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-14-2002, 03:02 PM	#10
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	Hey, another Virginian! Welcome! Tell us about your new Cobra!! Is this your first? Take it easy- Mandy __________________ 1998 Cobra, Black/Black

02-14-2002, 07:35 PM	#11
Road Rage Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 12	So many questions, so little time... Well, thank you all for the gracious hellos. 1) Dealer was polite but totally clueless. They said they thought there would be two production runs. 2) Car should arrive in May 3) I ordered the silver, thought about the code 13K rear spoiler delete, then saw a picture and it looked cool. I am not into the boy racer look. Even my license plates are stealthy. 4) I got it for MSRP or less. Dealer estimated it at 35.5k. Not much wiggle room 5) I have owned a number of stangs: 85, 86, and 87 GT's. A 64 1/2 convertible I restored. 6) I own a Corvette restoration and perf. parts business, but not too active (it is a second job if yuou know what I mean). 7) I am an engineer (MS in Mechanical and electrical) and write for an auto mag part-time. 8) My specialty is lubricants and general auto topics. 9) Other interesting cars I have owned: 1985 Z51 Corvette, 1992 Z07 Vette, 1972 454, 1967 427 convertible, 1961 Fuelie, 1995 NSX Targa, I decided to sample up some Detroit iron again, now that Jac(kass) Nassar is history and a Ford again rules! Very disturbed by the 1999 Engine Fiasco, the F-150 radiator "goof", etc. Hope I have not made a mistake trying the Blue Oval world. __________________ Rage

02-15-2002, 09:30 AM	#12
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Rage: I agree with you on the spoiler option. Originally, I stated in a post (somewhere on this board) that if I were to get a Cobra I would get the spoiler delete option...but then, once I saw the picture of the totally new spoiler I have changed my mind. Silver will be very sharp. Good choice, IMO. Again, great to have you here. Sounds like you have a wealth of information to share - and just a little bit of experience with hi-po cars. $35.5 is not a bad price. I suppose you can't X-Plan the Cobra, can you? (Hey, it worked on the wife's 2001 Taurus SEL ) Keep us posted on the Cobra. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-15-2002, 03:14 PM	#15
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	That pisses me off! My local dealership told me $5,995 markup and they won't negotiate it. California dealerships suck. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-16-2002, 01:56 AM	#18
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I like the way you deal rage. Alittle bit of hardball. hmm.. next car I buy I'm taking you with me. hehehe... Havn't priced the Cobra in Canada. Momma always said if you have to ask the price you can't afford it. lol __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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