Need some help . I went to Summet ford today to order some parts for my 05 GT ,
started taking with the sale guy. He tells me that they will trade me 04 cobra convertibe for my 05 GT Went on a test drive and the power in that cobra was wild . That cobra will blow the doors off my GT . So what do I do ?

 

I doubt it will be an even money trade. Even if the cobra is used it is worth more than your GT.

Discuss the #'s with him and see if the price difference is worth it to you.

 

It is even mony trade car for car . The cobra is new not used .

 

The 2005 is has better foundation, just look at the crash test, it also looks much better inside and out. If I’m wrong why would he want to trade?

 

The MSRP of a 2004 Cobra Convertible in 2004 was $39,240.

http://www.carsdirect.com/research/ford/mu...svt_convertible

Even with drastic discounts and rebates, etc. there is no way(IMO) they will sell it for what you paid for your 05 GT, if you paid MSRP or less.

Even if you got the fully loaded $30k GT, thats a heck of a lot less than $39k.

But if he is serious, get the sales manager involved and get a firm trade in price for your GT and a firm price of the cobra. From what you've said so far it doesn't seem the talk about money has gone beyond the general salesman BS.

 

What color is the Cobra?

 

silver with black top ,

 

man, thats a tough one. cant believe the dealer is willing to do that. sheer HP would be hard for me to pass up. i just wouldnt want that in a vert. thay must be hard up for 05's

 

I personally am going to wait for the new cobra before concidering
to trade my 05 in..
I think this new body style will look sweeeeeeet as a cobra..

 

Even money trade? Used '05 GT for a new '04 Cobra Vert? He has to be pulling your leg! I love my '05 GT but if he is for real and you don't take it, I will! Let me know what you decide.

The Boss Hog

 

Factory S/C, forged internals, 6-spd, HD clutch, IRS, 17 x 9s w/275s, that's $13-15K in upgrades. Tough call since the GT has so many goodies and killer look of its own, and, you could improve its performance by 15% with less than $2K.

You could switch to the Cobra, keep it and experience it for a couple of years, then get the new Cobra. You might even come out ahead in a trade if you take care of it.

 

I think a lot depends on your use of the car. I personally would not do it. To me, the 300 H.P.'s is plenty, if I want more I can do some minor mods. The car for me will be a car for the weekends and road trips. For that, I prefer the head turning good retro looks of the '05. If you're planning on taking it to the track, or 300 H.P.'s isn't enough for you, well then get down to that dealership, if it's just about the money you can't go wrong.

 

LOL. One of the following is going on here.

1. The cobra has been recked.
2. The cobra a lot of miles on it.
3. The sales guy is bluffing.
4. You are bluffing.

Pretty simple situation.

 

There is a Dealer in St. Louis, MO (McMahon Ford) with an 04 yellow Cobra convertible on the showroom floor and they have it for sale at $33,000.

 

Is that summit ford in toronto ?

 

hey simon ur vert order moved along way fast....they must be crazy backed up on coupe orders

 

Even though it went along really smooth and fast, it still felt like forever.
I feel for you guys that have been waiting . Hang in there.