WHY 03/04 COBRA PRICES ARE CLIMBING. MY THOUGHTS

[@jeffreymagoni3721]

These cars are following the same price trajectory as the Turbo Buicks. Two production years (86-87) - (03-04) that were highly sought after, but the production numbers were much higher for the turbo buicks vs. the Terminator Cobras. 10-15 years ago everyone kept saying "oh, the prices are going to come down on them. don't overpay". Well, look what they sell for now. Rust buckets that need extensive work are $15k. A nice driver is $30k. Pristine cars are all north of $50k. If someone wants a Terminator, the best time to buy is now, because they are not going to come down in price. There's a reason you see S197 and S550 owners offering up their cars for them on even trades.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I 100% agree. There are so many examples of cars of the years that have taken this same path and are now quite expensive to get but there are some that are very steadfast on believing that the Cobra prices will come down. They are free to think that but they are going to end up paying more in the end. Sorry for the late reply my notifications were not working for a few days

[@the__black__box]

I own a coupe and a convertible. Remember, ultimately we owners determine the price of these cars, don’t give them away for free, remember high prices keep them out of bad and undeserving hands, make sure your Cobra goes to a good home if you do ever decide to sell.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I agree, very good points!

[@darlingmaster1488]

Yes to that👍

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@darlingmaster1488 haha thanks!

[@CesarHermosilloSVT03]

Exactly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@CesarHermosilloSVT03 Thank You

[@Sweet83GT]

All good points My Friend. I purchased my DSG Coupe in 2009 for 24K Canadian which was probably about 18K USD and I think that was about the max that it was depreciated. Keep in mind that it had a 2.8KB mammoth kit and supporting mods done my Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine within about 6-8 months of me purchasing the car. It did have about 70k miles on it at the time of my purchase however it had mostly only sen nice Californian days and was garage kept and still is. I still have it and currently has 88K miles. I would like to add a stockish Torch Red coupe to my garage at some point but I'm afraid with each passing year that dream is becoming more difficult to achieve with the rising prices. Did I see a Maine license plate? If so I live next door in New Brunswick, Canada. Cheers! Jared

[@Lethal_Venom]

Congrats on getting a DSG those are such great colors as well. I’d also really like to have a second one but I don’t believe we will ever see these prices come down again. You would be correct I’m from Maine. Appreciate the sub as well 👍

[@jimcallicoat]

I Purchased my 2004 cobra in 2007 from the original owner occasionally I think about selling it but every time I get in it and start it up those thoughts diminish car has 60,000 miles now and it’s so much fun. And like you said I go to car shows and more times than not I am the only cobra from that year that’s in the show. And when you consider how much money you would need to spend to replace the level of performance you get with these cars They are worth the money. A C6 ZR one go check those prices out that was a car I was thinking about buying when I considered selling this car.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Very good points and I agree. The car is a lot of fun and mines going through a lot of changes in the off season to make it a better driving street car. I won't sell mine either.

[@TheTerminator1919]

The 2003/2004 has a special place in Ford's history and a special story all around on how it came to fruitation. Get what I did there?! Go SVT!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Haha couldn’t agree more!

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@Lethal_Venom Lol I bought mine just in time.Now the question is do I sell my all original 29 hundred original miles.I do not think there going to go down anytime soon.

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@Lethal_Venom Between my 93 cobra or my Terminator do I sell them.lol

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@Lethal_Venom The fox bodies especially my 93 cobra will be 6 digit numbers.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@anthonylaudano9751 that’s up to you

[@justin.c_svt]

I agree with you. Inflation will keep them going up if nothing else.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yup, so many factors pointing at them to only keep going up

[@FactoryPsykopath]

I’m sorry to say I’m not selling either one of my two 03/04 cobras for less the $30k . I just Laugh to myself when I see guys on the Facebook SVT groups saying someones clean low mile cobra is only worth $15-$20k .

[@Lethal_Venom]

I’m currently having a “discussion” with one of these said people who is in one of these FB groups. Covid… it’s Covid prices 🤣🤣🤣

[@CheesusSVT]

Similar cars now, with around 400 to the wheels run anywhere from 50k to 80k... So 15k for a car with around 400 wheel horsepower is a joke. Chuckles with the crowd. The 2020 Bmw M2 Cs costs like almost 90 thousand, and has 444 hp to the wheels.

[@CheesusSVT]

I guess the real question, is money speaks horsepower, just most people dont even know what a terminator is. And i love it. But the people that do know what a terminator is freak out when they see one. 😸

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@CheesusSVT really weird how that works out huh

[@34FenwayPark]

August 2020, picked up a 1 owner 03 Coupe with 12k miles for 29K. Glad I got mine before they sky rocketed!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Damn you got lucky! That kind of mileage would definitely pull more money now.

[@carmob7499]

them 03-04 Cobra's Are a Gem & worth every penny ..

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yes absolutely!

[@davedave2882]

You are 100% correct as a 49-year-old man that's been in the cars my entire life I can tell you you are spot on,

[@Lethal_Venom]

Thanks Dave, I think the "covid prices" people are the ones getting priced out of buying these so they retain the false hope that they are going to drop in price.

[@davedave2882]

@@Lethal_Venom I really don't see the covid prices affecting these spcialty vehicles that much. I've got a low mile 2014 Shelby GT500 track pack car that I've owned for 2 years and the prices on these cars are going up and I know they're not going to drop because like you said they've already bottomed out. Last Friday I bought a very nice 2000 s281 SC Saleen they had 57,000 mi on it and I was able to snag it up for $20,500 which I thought was a steal for that car and this is at a car dealership!

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@davedave2882 Wow that's amazing! That's for sure a great deal on that car, congrats!

[@turbotommyguns]

I've had my Whipple coupe for 2.5 years. Power and performance wise it's way more than I was expecting and I'm only on 17lbs. boost (More to come). These prices have made me wonder about selling her and moving up the Mustang ladder, but that would be a GT350 or 13-14 GT500 for me. When I think about it, I couldn't see myself paying another 20-30k on top of my Cobra's sale to get one of those. Power and performance wise, I like mine.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Other than tech you are not giving up much with the Cobra, they still hang power wise with much more modern cars and other Mustang

[@gmaxtoys7]

Man I just get mine for over $30k but with only 9k miles.. this cars will cost way more in the future for sure..this car is already a legend.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yup exactly, some fail to realize this though

[@bookerwtight3457]

The 03 04 did just wt its called Terminator the competition for years....Just think with out the 03 04 SVT Cobras format to show the world how its done everybody was to do it the NA way and where did it get them they Terminator came on the since and smoked them all and became Legendary....The goat for real that's why when people see one its so amazing to them put a Terminator beside a Hellcat people will give the Terminator just as much love as the Hellcat if not more....It will always be none as America Super

[@rudysvideoclip]

I got me a 2003 mustang cobra with 6600 miles and still smells new !

[@Lethal_Venom]

Wow that’s amazing!

[@michealortiz3350]

I picked up my 03 torch red coupe beginning of 2020 with 25k miles for 23,500, clean title.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Very good deal, congrats!

[@michealortiz3350]

@@Lethal_Venom thanks man, it was a smoking deal, literally looks brand new still

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@michealortiz3350 can’t beat that at all

[@sabinoguzman7780]

There crazy if they think there gonna drop on price these cars are only getting started one big thing is that in the next 4 year we mite not see gasoline mustangs ever built agin .. anyone looking to get a cobra better do it now !!

[@Lethal_Venom]

The people without one are banking hard on this being a bubble thinking the better days of buying one are ahead…… not likely

[@tomkjr1]

I agree with you Travis. The ones claiming the prices will drop back down are mostly cobra-less hopefuls. And once the cobras hit the 25 year classic status milestone, I think that prices will surge up again no matter what happens before that. Great video! Good to see you behind the wheel again.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Thanks Tom. Time will tell but I believe we are on the correct side of what is going to happen

[@dominicmarciszewski9316]

Totaly agree, with barely 20k cobras made in 2003 and 2004, I don't understand the people telling me that they are going to go down and ''it's because of the covid'' bs etc ... It has always been a rare and very sought after car by many collectors and mustang enthusiasts, unlike other more generic models and I believe they are going to continue climbing in value near the 25 year mark. I count myself lucky to have found my Mystichrome last year. Very good video, I share the same opinion.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yeah I can’t wrap my head around it either, will be a lot of hurt feelings a few years from now if they don’t drop and they have to face that reality lol

[@sallydafoxfitness]

I love our Termi🐍… I don’t ever want 2 sell it ❤️

[@Lethal_Venom]

No Never!!

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

I think the bottom on these cars is now, only going up from here

[@Lethal_Venom]

I certainly hope so. Going to be a lot of salty tears in a few years for those waiting for the piece drop

[@r1powerburn]

Supply and demand. Demand is high and supply is low.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Bingo 100%

[@PaulDaFox]

Another great informative video! I totally agree with you, these cobras will continue to climb and as they cross that 20 year and 25 year barrier, they will spike even more. Love these in car chats!!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Thanks Paul!! Some think this is a bubble and it will pop but those are the wishful thinkers who are looking to buy one lol

[@PaulDaFox]

@@Lethal_Venom Yeah, there’s no turning back at this point. That’s almost like saying the foxbody notches will come down - not a chance!!

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@PaulDaFox yes unfortunately lol, I’d love to add a Foxbody with the Cobra

[@PaulDaFox]

@@Lethal_Venom Like the cobra; they are only going up and up, so you try and snag one soon🏁

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@PaulDaFox I'd like to but we'll see how things go

[@stevenpigman4723]

Bought my cobra 5 months ago 40k miles for 21k mint condition 100% stock

[@Lethal_Venom]

That’s awesome congrats!

[@bookerwtight3457]

The 03 04 SVT Cobras are a Legend the only America car that will get love from everybody no matter wt they have even from the Hellcat people of today's power house people

[@Lethal_Venom]

That is so very true. They still stand out today over so many others all these years later

[@ProCharged7.3Godzilla]

I agree with you completely. I had someone offer to buy mine for a hefty profit. I just could not do it. Great video brother! I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Good move on not selling it! You will have one more to catch up on tomorrow 🤣

[@ProCharged7.3Godzilla]

@@Lethal_Venom I look forward to it. I am way behind. I have got to get back at it myself. Yes glad I didn’t sell it. I am glad you finally got your car back. She sounds good

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@ProCharged7.3Godzilla Thanks! I’ll be there when you put more stuff out

[@CheesusSVT]

It is a funny car. I mean its fun, and its really rare. I havent seen one on the road in over 10 years. 😸

[@Lethal_Venom]

I have yet to see one just driving around and I only know of a few in my area.

[@mrdavis3298]

mine should be delivered today. waited 18 years to get one. 36k miles, 3 owner. paid 30k for mine not including shipping

[@Lethal_Venom]

That’s awesome congratulations!!! I just got mine back a few days ago from the most recent round of mods. What do you have planned for yours?

[@mrdavis3298]

@@Lethal_Venom 2.2 kenne bell is a must. Its at 506 hp at wheels now. Borla atak as well. It has magnaflow w basani X now but almost too quiet.

[@mrdavis3298]

@@Lethal_Venom what all did you have done to her

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@mrdavis3298 That’s a great set up!! Mine had a VMP Gen3R/ fore return fuel system , RXT clutch , 26 spline input shaft and some other odds and ends

[@bbcobra04]

I bought mine new and have also watched the prices of these continue to go up. Mine has just under 58k miles on it but i woudnt sell for less than 35 to 40k for it. I guess 40k would be my "dont want to sell it price" ha.

[@Lethal_Venom]

It’s going to be interesting to see where these values go over the next 10+ years

[@loscar5oh]

Good informative video. I agree with you. I believe these cars are going to continue climbing in value. I wish I would have bought mine much sooner, but I guess it just wasn't my time yet. I remember seeing these cars sell for 20k with less than 40k miles and now something with similar mileage goes for no less than 26-30k 😳

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yeah it’s crazy I’m glad I got mine when I did for a decent price. Prices just seemed to skyrocket going into fall / winter of 2020

[@Nitroxdude]

It really is a love/hate relationship with these cobras.. but I will Say I’ll never sell my 03 Sonic , just had a kid and I’m still not selling lol

[@Lethal_Venom]

Oh yes I’m finding that out myself lol. Yeah don’t sell that Sonic blue I’ll be very disappointed lol

[@nickmacias00]

I have a torch red 10th anniversary but I don’t ever plan on selling mine, i plan on buying a 2nd gen lightning but unfortunately I might not be able to afford one by the time they sky rocket In value, they’ve also been increasing in valve

[@Lethal_Venom]

A torch red 10th was my first choice when looking for one. There was one for sale local to me when I first wanted to get one but I was not in a position to buy one at that time.

[@MikesGarageRoute66]

There is always hate for the new edges and Cobras. It's my favorite platform.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I used to be in that hater camp, its now my favorite body style

[@2O6Team]

@@Lethal_Venom out of curiosity what made you hate on the platform before?

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@2O6Team I was just not a fan of the styling but my views on that changed as time went on and it’s now my favorite body style in the modern era

[@kevindavis5966]

I've never liked the regular New Edge GT's and such, but the Cobra is in another category looks-wise. The '03/'04 Cobra is one of the meanest looking Mustang ever made, especially lowered a bit with fatties out back.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@kevindavis5966 no doubt I fully agree!

[@JordanSVT]

I have a folder full of screenshots of Terminator listings. These screenshots range from about 2019-current and it's crazy how when you go through the screenshots you can just see the prices going up and up over just those couple of years. Just wait, one of these days we're gonna see one of these sell for six figures. It will happen.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I started following prices in 2018 and before I got mine and I was seeing the same trend. Those saying there will be a drop are the ones looking for one and can't get one now and don't want to face the fact that its only going up from here.

[@AwesomeFinish]

Explain why other cars like Vipers are up as well and went up at the exact same time...

[@Lethal_Venom]

Same criteria, highly sought after cars that are no longer made and are getting older.

[@Sp33dK1iLS1077]

2003 Silver metallic 10th Anniversary vert 32k miles. Has a VMP 2.3, jlt cai, borla stinger, eibach, ford racing injectors, kmg alternator, upr idilers, 18” Rovos. Brand new Mcloud Sport Extreme Clutch. Exterior and interior is 9/10. Come with all original parts to, blower, exhaust, wheels and intake. Guy is asking 30k. Should I pull the trigger

[@Lethal_Venom]

That's a pretty fair price for a 10th Anniversary with lower miles and a great set of mods with all the stock parts. If you don't get it someone else will. These cars are really hot right now and anything reasonably priced is going to sell. All depends if its worth it to you.

[@Sp33dK1iLS1077]

@@Lethal_Venom yeah it’s worth it. The way I see it is that I don’t see a world when this car is going to be cheaper in the future, especially if these cars are taken care of and low miles. Iv been available to afford one for such a long time now but I always put it off year after year. I don’t think this market is going anywhere with these cars. The higher people buy them for the least likely there willing to part with them, unless it’s for more

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@Sp33dK1iLS1077 Like I said In the video, sought after limited production cars with less around every year do not devalue as they get older. Fox Body Cobras are a prime example. These cars are awesome whether they are stock or putting out solid power numbers.

[@keithwild3552]

Just saw a 03 with 5k for miles go for 44k. Mine has 20 k and won't sell it for that.

[@Lethal_Venom]

No plans of selling mine either!

[@kevindavis5966]

That's about right for a low-mile, concours example (according to Hagerty).

[@JimmyVoid86]

Nice!!!🤑

[@Lethal_Venom]

🤑🤑 indeed lol

[@joeyb7578]

I lmao when people act like you can buy these cars. The Terminator is damn near impossible to find, luckily I bought my SB at the perfect time

[@Lethal_Venom]

Everyday they are getting harder and harder to find and to buy in general. Congrats on getting yours when you did

[@cooltoys7943]

I thought I paid a lot for a 04 VERT Oxford white 18k mi 🤷🏻‍♂️ ya 1 owner 💯 Stock $27,000

[@Lethal_Venom]

That’s a great price for the mileage by todays market

[@VirtualizedYT]

I bought my 04 cobra for 15k with 99k on the body but the motor was rebuilt with new stronger internals and got a top end refresh as well. But I had to do a lot of exterior stuff like paint correction, new sail panels, and headlights but it was worth it too me. I love the way it looks now

[@Lethal_Venom]

That’s freaking awesome. Good job on taking one that needed a little TLC and brining it back. I need to paint correct mine too

[@FactoryPsykopath]

Have you seen the low mile 03 Sonic blue cobra on eBay ? I’m sure it going to sell for 70k Just like the low mile convertible cobra that sold Bring a trailer for 75k .

[@Lethal_Venom]

Yeah I have seen it and the one that was on BAT earlier this year. Pretty crazy

[@hyppler2241]

It’s already hard to find them in California. Most you see here are really clean but no one wants to sell them.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I think as time goes on less and less people will be willing to part with them making the ones that are for sale raise in price

[@JimmyVoid86]

Going to the moon🤟🏻🤑

[@Lethal_Venom]

lol very well could be

[@Json.-]

Price won’t drop

[@Lethal_Venom]

Highly doubtful that they will

[@robertcopes1185]

No Burnout ?

[@Lethal_Venom]

PayPal me money for tires and I’ll make it happen

[@derrikadkins298]

Hey. I read a comment from you on another video saying you know someone that owns an 04 saleen cobra coupe black 1 of 3. Do you know if it's #098 or #349? I've always wondered about the other 2. Nice car. I believe the 03/04 cobras will only increase in value.

[@Lethal_Venom]

It is #098. It's in good hands. You can see it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJeqZIytetuLftE Sorry for the late reply my notifications were not working for a few days

[@Wretched2JZ]

Being that I owned a 93 cobra ... LOL, yes.. the 03/04 is a MUCH MUCH better platform! Good video by the way!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Why have we not seen a video about this car??? Get on it!! lol. What color was it?

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@Lethal_Venom lol I made a couple before I sold it this year. Right before the terminator content!

[@TheMGChannel]

03/04 Cobras will Skyrocket even more in the next 10 years, specially those with lower mileage and close to stock, now I believe that all Terminators will at least go up in price 50% from now in 10 years regardless of condition, great video 👍🏻

[@Lethal_Venom]

Thanks MG!! I believe we are on the correct side of where these prices come out to. When do we get to hear that ported Eaton whine!!!

[@TheMGChannel]

@@Lethal_Venom Soon! I ordered the injectors and X4 already waiting for those to arrive to put the blower back in the car! I can’t wait 😝

[@Wretched2JZ]

I don’t think they will go down in value. Dollar vs worth that will stay the same. I know the American currency is bad right now, but I’m saying the value won’t change, not necessarily the price. BUT if the dollar continues to decline then I think they will rise lol

[@Lethal_Venom]

That is true. I believe there are a lot more factors in these car's favor that will result in a price increase or value increase more so than this being a bubble that will eventually pop.