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04-15-2008, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ Shore,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star 350/385 hp Chev "Fast Burn"
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What's the best way to sell a Cobra now?
I say now... because it seems that the downturn in the economy has really hit the car sales market, as well as housing. I'm wondering whether it would be better to try a local paper or something like Hemmings? Anyone with any Cobra sales experience out there?
Thanks in advance
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04-15-2008, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scottsdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Bought an Exact carbon car in TX. Bought a 427 sideoiler with 630 HP
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I've sold three cobras. Cobra Country sold two of them and Auto Trader sold the other. Requires patience. Lots of patience. Hemmings was expensive so is our Local rag. I think the best bang for the buck other than this site is Cobra Country. http://www.cobracountry.com/home2.html
John
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04-15-2008, 05:15 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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I agree with DU. Cobra Country is a good site. You couldn't have picked a worse time though.The market is flooded. Lots of Cobras in the $20K-$30K range and they aren't selling either. You just have to find that person who is looking for exactly what you have and you have to be willing to take a BIG loss. Sorry if I seem like a downer but I watch the market closely. My Corvette has probably dropped $40K in the last year. But that only applies if it were for sale.
Jim
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04-15-2008, 05:17 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Quincy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique #9159 428 FE 614HP by FE Specialties
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I'll second the above thread...I bought mine on Cobra Country...Now is the best time to get the most money for your car...prices go down the closer you get to fall and winter.
Tom
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04-15-2008, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ Shore,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star 350/385 hp Chev "Fast Burn"
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Thanks for the reply... I know new car sales have tanked, and I'm talking about cars that are needed to get to work... I'm sure these "Luxury" items are going to take a big hit!
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04-15-2008, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jacksonville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #570 w Shelby FE
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It's either a good time to buy (like now) or a good time to sell, never both.
Your best price would possibly come from overseas, since the recession is mainly isolated to the US (for now).
Also as stated the desirability and/or rarity of the car will be a factor. The higher dollar cars will no doubt maintain better value than the more common models.
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04-15-2008, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Cobra Country and here at CC. But get a professional to take tons of great photos with a good background. Price it right and sit tight. Did I mention you will need some good, no, make that great photos?
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04-15-2008, 06:07 PM
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Location: Big Bear, CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbaker08723
I say now... because it seems that the downturn in the economy has really hit the car sales market, as well as housing. I'm wondering whether it would be better to try a local paper or something like Hemmings? Anyone with any Cobra sales experience out there?
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Cobras don't really drop in value. The only person who will ever usually lose money on a Cobra is going to be the builder who decided to build the car of his dreams and got bit by the "chrome-it" bug.
It doesn't matter whether it's an up market or a down market, your Cobra is worth exactly the same in either market. The only thing that will change is the type of shoes the buyer wears when he shows up to purchase your car.
An important thing to remember: a Cobra isn't a production car. It's not going to devalue like a Porsche, a Ferrari or a Corvette. Don't get tricked into believing that line.
The only thing you have to have to sell your car is patience. Price it right, and the buyer will show up.
Your pal,
Meat.
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04-15-2008, 06:09 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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The best places would be ClubCobra and CobraCountry, but two other possibilities are Craigslist, which is one of the best places to advertise almost anything here in the SF Bay Area and free, as well as www.collectorcartraderonline.com. No one reads the newspaper anymore. |
04-15-2008, 06:11 PM
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I agree 100% with meat. THE ONLY PLACE TO SELL IS COBRA COUNTRY. PERIOD.
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04-15-2008, 06:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2128
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A highly unusual electrical short in your detached garage might work....
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04-15-2008, 07:13 PM
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Screw it, I'm keeping mine! Couldn't afford to replace it with retirement coming down the road, might as well hold on.  |
04-16-2008, 03:36 AM
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Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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If it's a want to sell then I agree with the above, here and Cobra Country. If it's a matter of "you have to sell", then Ebay with no reserve and let the chips fall where they may. While I've never had to sell, I've never used Cobra Country, instead using Ebay as I get world wide coverage for the cost of a local weekly newspaper ad...
Bill S.
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04-16-2008, 05:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star 350/385 hp Chev "Fast Burn"
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Thanks for all the info... This isn't a distress sale, it's a "Too many toys sale" so I think I'll give Cobra country a try..
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04-16-2008, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: columbus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 roadster with 351C-4B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
If it's a want to sell then I agree with the above, here and Cobra Country. If it's a matter of "you have to sell", then Ebay with no reserve and let the chips fall where they may. While I've never had to sell, I've never used Cobra Country, instead using Ebay as I get world wide coverage for the cost of a local weekly newspaper ad...
Bill S.
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What Bill brings up is a very good point. Even if you have no intention of selling it on Ebay (I don't recommend it AND set a reserve high enough that if it does then you are happy), it does put the word out to a very large audience that it is for sale and if you do it right, it could be of help. |
04-16-2008, 08:05 AM
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Ebay for quick (what its worth) CASH $$$. Like others have said GOOD pictures and a LOT of them 
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run
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Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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04-16-2008, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wickenburg AZ- PHX, Cinci, Indy before,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk 3 408 530 - 585 T- mustang Dyno at B&R
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Aren't all our cars for sale for the right price? Mine certainly is.
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04-16-2008, 09:25 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF with a 427R Roush
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I bought mine on Cobra Country. Was dealing with a fella in Long Beach, CA. who wanted $59K. I offered $57,500 and he turned it down. That was last Sept. It is still being offered on Cobra Country. I think he knows he made a mistake. I finally found one only 15 miles from my house and got it for $56.5K
Bottom line, Cobra Country is great.
Alan
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04-16-2008, 10:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4795 (Sold)
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$83,999 in one week!
I just sold my Cobra thru a consignment car dealer.
My Cobra sold for $83,999 in one week!
I told him the minimum I'd accept and let him do his thing.
Sure, I had to pay him but, you get what you pay for.
I could have listed it on other websites but I notice that most cars were sitting a long time. I'm spending my money this week!
If I had a tooth ache I'd go to the dentist I wouldn't try to fix it myself. Hire a pro!
Good Luck
jdog
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04-16-2008, 12:03 PM
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I say now... because it seems that the downturn in the economy has really hit the car sales market, as well as housing. I'm wondering whether it would be better to try a local paper or something like Hemmings? Anyone with any Cobra sales experience out there
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Your front yard with a "for sale" sign on the w/s........    ; )
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