Gauging interest on the sale of my 1999 Cobra...

[Crazzy_Al]

This is car #289 of 4040 made in the 1999 Production year. Pix and plenty of info on my car can bee seen here http://www.cardomain.com/id/nvsovme and you can scroll down for more detailed info.

Here is a brief write-up of the just the “mods” done to this car and what those “mods” cost at retail price.

PERFORMANCE MODS:
Solid Axle Swap…Retail = $900.00
Motorsport Headers…Retail = $240.00
Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust…Retail = $525.00
Bassani Off-Road X-Pipe…Retail = $369.00
4:10 Gears…Retail = $150.00
NX Wet Nitrous Kit…Retail = $550.00
NOS Bottle Warmer…Retail = $120.00
NOS Purge…Retail = $79.00
Autometer (Electric) Oil Pressure Gauge…Retail = $58.99
Autometer (Electric) Fuel Pressure Gauge…Retail = $189.99
Autometer (Mechanical) Nitrous Pressure Gauge…Retail = $75.99
Autometer 3 pod A-Pillar | MSD Window Switch…Retail = $143.00
80mm PRO-M Mass Air Sensor and Cold Air Intake…Retail = $315.00
Tokico Rear Lowering Springs and Tokico 5-Way Adjustable Rear Shocks…Retail = $750.00 for the kit all around, the car has Tokicos out back only, so figure half of that is $375.00
Pro Form Upper Control Arms…Retail = $69.99
D&D Adjustable Front Coilovers…Retail = $219.95
FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft…Retail = $269.00
Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw Shifter…Retail = $249.00
Custom burned Chip and Dyno Tune…Retail = $450.00
Motorsport Clutch…Retail = $229.00
Hurst Line-Loc…Retail = $85.00
Drilled and Slotted Rotors…Retail = $200.00
Brand new NITTO Drag Radial Rear Tires for the stock wheels…Retail = $350.00
Harlan Blue LED shift light…Retail = $79.00


AUDIO/VIDEO GOODIES:
Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/CD/MP3 6.5" with TFT active-matrix LCD monitor and GPS navigation…Retail = $1999.99
Directed (DEI) DV2605 - Slot DVD Player with TV Tuner…Retail = $250.00
Directed (DEI) Subwoofer Amp 1500D…Retail = $599.99
Directed (DEI) Component Amp 300/2 (For Front Components) …Retail = $249.99
Directed (DEI) Component Amp 300/2 (For Rear Components) …Retail = $249.99
Directed (DEI) Viper 881XV 2-Way Security and Remote Start System with Responder…Retail = $499.99
Directed (DEI) Subwoofer 12" CompX 5122…Retail = $369.99 (In a custom SPL box) …Retail = $200.00
Polk MOMO Components MMC6500 (Front) …Retail = $269.99
Polk MOMO Components MMC6500 (Back) …Retail = $269.99
Optima "Yellow-Top" Battery…Retail = $169.95
Xstatic BatCap 800…Retail = $179.00
Misc. Wiring and Connections…Retail = $410.00


COSMETIC MODS:
CHROME 2000+ Saleen Replica 18x9's up front and 18x10.5's out back
Falken 265-35-18 up front, and 285-35-18 out back on the Saleens …Retail = $2800.00 for wheels and tires
Tinted Windows…Retail = $180.00
2003 Cobra Headlights…Retail = $159.00
Tinted Black Taillights…Retail = $10.00 in paint
Lowered Suspension (see Performance Mods)
Painted RED Brake Calipers…Retail = $10.00 in paint
Cobra Grille Emblem…Retail = $25.00
n2o purge out of the Cobra's mouth
Factory spoiler has been moved back ~4”

Retail price for all “mods” included with the car total up to $15,191.81

Now, keep in mind that I did not pay full retail price for everything on the car, but you can see what It might cost do build the exact same setup if you did indeed have to pay retail or close to retail for everything. Also take into account that there is NO labor prices listed anywhere on here, so expect to add quite a bit more to the “build cost” if had to pay to have any of it done professionally. Some of the things I installed myself, some of the things I had to pay to get done.

The car is in pristine condition with ~54,000 miles on her, the car has NEVER seen snow or salt and was caught in the rain once for about 10 miles. The next day the underside of the car was fully detailed and dried as was any other part of the car that might have been hit by rain.

The car runs incredibly strong and has had it’s oil changed no more than every 2500 miles. The car has also been a Full Synthetic Mobil 1 car since brand new also. I have every receipt, service write-up, certificate, original window sticker, owner’s manual, 2 sets of keys, the 1999 Cobra Booklet you get from the dealership, etc, you name it, on this car. (a large, over-flowing and fat Fed-Ex envelope full of info on the car) While the car does have an NX Wet n2o system installed on it, the car has NEVER been sprayed. The car ran high 12’s with the previous owner, while still equipped with the IRS and on street tires (Kumho 245-45-17) but he was kind enough to keep the time slips and dyno runs for his own sentimental reasons. Who knows what the car is capable of now? I do NOT have time slips of my own to confirm these numbers.

There are no rips and very few wrinkles in the leather. Nearly every person that has seen the inside of my car has commented on how they can’t believe what good shape my interior is in. The interior has ZERO burn marks anywhere in the car and the ashtray and factory cigarette lighter have NEVER been used. The car also comes with the factory, Grey painted, Alloy 5-star SVT wheels with brand new 265-xx-17 Nitto Drag Radials mounted on the rear wheels and 245-45-17 Kuhmo tires with 75% tread left mounted on the front wheels. You’ll be hard pressed to find a 1999 Cobra in this good of shape and this well taken car of anywhere.

What do you think this car might sell for? And do you know anybody who might be interested?

[99SVTAddict]

Be a pitty to sell it now.
I hate to say it, but you would be lucky to get $15-16K for it.

You would be much better off piecing it out and selling it part by part, then selling the Cobra as stock as you can get it.

[Crazzy_Al]

I know, but I might not have a choice.

I do have the factory stereo and factory wheels that I could put back on, but we'll see.

I have never been more depressed and hated life more than I do right now...

[HemiChallenger]

I'd say shoot for 20K but who knows best thing you can do is throw it on the market. Those stock are going for around 15-16K Like svtaddict said I think, 20K might be a good try or even more, but remember dealerships look down at modifications.

[BigWheelinBubba]

Sorry to hear Al

[99SVTAddict]

Stock 99's are going for around $12K.....not sure on mileage. I think $14K for a stock 99 with less than 50K miles and in mint condition is about right.

You could sell all that stuff seperately and be better off.
Sucks to hear Al....especially now after doing all the mods.

[Scott_DriveLineSolutions]

Thats it, the next time I'm charging tripple...

[Crazzy_Al]

Originally Posted by 1BAD86Z28

Thats it, the next time I'm charging tripple...

This just came up, bro. I'm doing all I can to keep it and everything else I have.

[Lisa]

Sorry to hear Al.

[Crazzy_Al]

Me too. But I just got a second job, which I start Friday night, and I'm working on a better first job also.

[357windsor]

Hope it all works out for you.

[Racingqtrsstang]

Sorry to hear

[1Quick88]

i know its hard to do but pull the insurance off and put fire and theft on it and park it..not gonna save u tons but u wont be payin insurance on it..whatever it takes ya know?

[BigWheelinBubba]

I'll give ya a heads up when I get the order to oick it up

[Crazzy_Al]

Originally Posted by BigWheelinBubba

I'll give ya a heads up when I get the order to oick it up

I won't be falling back on the payments, so don't hold your breath.