Ditched the Cobra for the 545i
02-01-2009, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='782360' date='Feb 1 2009, 10:04 AM
There are also the Cobra replicas. A friend built one with a 500 ci monster motor. That thing will spin the tires if you breath on the throttle.
But I have to assume the OP meant a late model Mustang Cobra. If I had an original or replica Cobra, I wouldn't part with it to get a 545i.
But I have to assume the OP meant a late model Mustang Cobra. If I had an original or replica Cobra, I wouldn't part with it to get a 545i.
Arent the replica's worth a decent amount of money too? I know the originals are rare as F and cost a couple bucks for sure.
02-01-2009, 06:30 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. It would be nice if the cobra had the handeling of the BMW's, they are great in a straight line, and sound mean. The LCI headlight swapout may be a little more money than you wanna drop. I believe its over $4000 including the back lights which you need for it to work.
02-01-2009, 12:22 PM
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If your car does not have navigation, buy a retrofit kit off eBay and do it. You will get every penny if not more back on re-sale.
There is a guy selling them from Poland (on eBay) (search for 'e60 navigation), and while it take FOREVER to get it (mine is still 'in transit') he sells the Pro Nav retrofit for $1400 OBO. I offered him $1,100 and he took it. Shipping was a bit steep at $130, but $1,230 is not bad at all.
There is a guy selling them from Poland (on eBay) (search for 'e60 navigation), and while it take FOREVER to get it (mine is still 'in transit') he sells the Pro Nav retrofit for $1400 OBO. I offered him $1,100 and he took it. Shipping was a bit steep at $130, but $1,230 is not bad at all.
Where did you purchase your light kit?
02-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by crash2646' post='782568' date='Feb 1 2009, 04:22 PM
Nope...
Car has Nav.
I will def. miss the exhaust of the Cobra.. just pure sickness. (BBK Longtube headers, MAC off-road H pipe, 2 chamber delta Flowmasters dumped)
The Cobra packed a Votech S-Trim V1 Supercharger, which was a nasty sound all in its own...
Where did you purchase your light kit?
Car has Nav.
I will def. miss the exhaust of the Cobra.. just pure sickness. (BBK Longtube headers, MAC off-road H pipe, 2 chamber delta Flowmasters dumped)
The Cobra packed a Votech S-Trim V1 Supercharger, which was a nasty sound all in its own...
Where did you purchase your light kit?
nice pics of that Cobra man. Sounds like it was a beast. Not sure if I would have let it go.
02-01-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by crash2646' post='781864' date='Jan 31 2009, 10:58 AM
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Thats it, then flip it for the V10
nice ride...I too picked up a v-8 to hold me over until I trade up for the v-10
02-01-2009, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by za3879' post='782622' date='Feb 1 2009, 06:18 PM
nice pics of that Cobra man. Sounds like it was a beast. Not sure if I would have let it go.
+1.. I kept my Mustang (2006 GT convertible with side exhaust and a Saleen blower 435 HP wheels), and picked up a used 545 for my new daily driver.
I am jonesin HARD for April so I can get the Mustang out again. My neighbors HATE it. LOL
02-02-2009, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='782866' date='Feb 1 2009, 09:25 PM
+1.. I kept my Mustang (2006 GT convertible with side exhaust and a Saleen blower 435 HP wheels), and picked up a used 545 for my new daily driver.
I am jonesin HARD for April so I can get the Mustang out again. My neighbors HATE it. LOL
I am jonesin HARD for April so I can get the Mustang out again. My neighbors HATE it. LOL
02-02-2009, 04:55 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the new ride! once you're hooked on BMW you wont be able to change it to anything else... they get pretty addictive.
02-02-2009, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='782971' date='Feb 2 2009, 04:22 AM
Nice! Who makes the Saleen blowers? Eaton?
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