What's It Worth?

Pyromaniac79 · 01-07-2004, 01:43 AM

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think a '94 Cobra, 53k miles, 5.0/5spd, stock, black/black good/good would be worth?

Fox Body · 01-07-2004, 02:30 AM

Without seeing pics, I'd say around 8k.

BLACK85GT · 01-09-2004, 08:18 AM

did you check at KBB.com kelly blue book. Its a good starting point. Some dealers, like Car Max sell 1 or 2 thousand below kbb so it just depends.

Pyromaniac79 · 01-10-2004, 12:11 AM

Yes I checked KBB, it said $7400 to a private buyer, less for trade in. I just think that is a low.

BLACK85GT · 01-10-2004, 02:03 AM

usually, KBB is High number. am I wrong guys??

Dark_5.0 · 01-10-2004, 09:33 AM

Its a low number when dealing with cobras. KBB old me my 01' Cobra was worth 20 thousand trade in value.

I had no problems getting 22 thousand for it.

Your car would go for around 9 thousand here in west Texas if it had low miles.

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 12:19 PM

Not sure how off KBB is in Alabama. (they do vary all over the country) Here in Illinois it's generally high. Generally about $2,000.
Dark 5.0....when the dealer thinks that you have a good understanding on how much your car is worth (retail) they will SHOW a higher trade in allowance to get you excited, so you will do business with them. There is quite enough mark up in the Cobra that they can show you a 2000 dollar over allowance and still show you a discount on the front end (the MSRP). Never the less you it still sounds you got a good deal.

People generally dont have an idea of what there car is worth unless you have the "black book" for that weeks issue. KBB gives a good information of what the cars is worth at publication, but the market changes on a daily basis and then at that point you really don't know what something is worth, and you get bit by the dealer. I recommend playing stupid and polite. And what ever they offer, play like you still can't offord it and don't be scared to walk away a couple of times.

But still get as much info as possiable and compare with other dealers.

BLACK85GT · 01-10-2004, 12:54 PM

Everything Nitro said is right on. Thats How I usually do it.

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 01:43 PM

Oh yea, and don't forget that you are still playing the game in the finance dept. Thats where they try to recope any losses that was done in the sales floor! You can usually gain even more ground in the finance dept., then you could ever get at the sales floor!!!!! Unless you are paying cash.

01-07-2004, 01:43 AM	#1
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	What's It Worth? Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think a '94 Cobra, 53k miles, 5.0/5spd, stock, black/black good/good would be worth?

01-07-2004, 02:30 AM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Without seeing pics, I'd say around 8k. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-09-2004, 08:18 AM	#3
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	did you check at KBB.com kelly blue book. Its a good starting point. Some dealers, like Car Max sell 1 or 2 thousand below kbb so it just depends. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

01-10-2004, 02:03 AM	#5
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	usually, KBB is High number. am I wrong guys?? __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

01-10-2004, 09:33 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Its a low number when dealing with cobras. KBB old me my 01' Cobra was worth 20 thousand trade in value. I had no problems getting 22 thousand for it. Your car would go for around 9 thousand here in west Texas if it had low miles. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-10-2004, 12:11 AM	#4
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	Yes I checked KBB, it said $7400 to a private buyer, less for trade in. I just think that is a low.

01-10-2004, 12:19 PM	#7
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	Not sure how off KBB is in Alabama. (they do vary all over the country) Here in Illinois it's generally high. Generally about $2,000. Dark 5.0....when the dealer thinks that you have a good understanding on how much your car is worth (retail) they will SHOW a higher trade in allowance to get you excited, so you will do business with them. There is quite enough mark up in the Cobra that they can show you a 2000 dollar over allowance and still show you a discount on the front end (the MSRP). Never the less you it still sounds you got a good deal. People generally dont have an idea of what there car is worth unless you have the "black book" for that weeks issue. KBB gives a good information of what the cars is worth at publication, but the market changes on a daily basis and then at that point you really don't know what something is worth, and you get bit by the dealer. I recommend playing stupid and polite. And what ever they offer, play like you still can't offord it and don't be scared to walk away a couple of times. But still get as much info as possiable and compare with other dealers.

01-10-2004, 12:54 PM	#8
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	Everything Nitro said is right on. Thats How I usually do it. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

01-10-2004, 01:43 PM	#9
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	Oh yea, and don't forget that you are still playing the game in the finance dept. Thats where they try to recope any losses that was done in the sales floor! You can usually gain even more ground in the finance dept., then you could ever get at the sales floor!!!!! Unless you are paying cash.

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