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Up for sale is my 1993 Mustang Cobra with 57,6XX miles and teal exterior with black cloth interior. Of the 5,000 Cobras made in 1993, 1,355 were teal and only 185 were teal with black cloth, making this the rarest color combination of the 1993 Cobras.

This Cobra is in outstanding condition and has been garage kept -- the excellent paint condition clearly shows this. All paint is original and all 10 VIN tags are in place. I have taken great care of this Cobra and it does not have any aesthetical problems. I can send you pictures of each VIN tag if you email me. I also have more pictures of the car I can email you.

This is a very fun car to drive and rides surprisingly well on the highway. There are no mechanical problems. The AC still blows cold. The car last passed California STAR smog in 8/2013 and it should have no problem continuing to pass smog for a long time to come.

Note: The only reason the AutoCheck score is low is because the car failed STAR inspection in 8/2013 due to excess fumes from the gas tank seal being worn out. I had the seal replaced and the car passed STAR inspection with flying colors. You will see these details when you view the AutoCheck. You may bid without concern.

The only option this Cobra came with from the factory is the CD player (which still works). It does not have a sunroof, power seats, rear defrost, or engine block heater.

When I purchased the car, it had (and still has) the following equipment:

2.5" full exhaust, including headers, h-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, and original-look stainless tips

3.73 gears with quick shifter

Ram air and larger throttle body

Sway bar kit (front and rear)

I have added the following equipment within the past 3 years:

4x Magnaflow high-flow catalytic converters

Tokico pro system suspension (shocks and springs)

Nitto 555 tires (still in like-new condition)

New spark plugs

New rear pinion and wheel bearings

A $1000 dollar deposit is required to hold the car for 48 hours. Cash or cashier's check is required in full to release the car and the title. I can drop the car off for shipping if needed.

I have the original gears, the original suspension, extra floor mats, and I believe the original throttle body that I could include if you are interested. I can be reached at jcarlson4@gmail.com

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The 2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty (shown above) introduced the 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel supplied by Navistar, and while that is an engine Ford would love to forget, it's now one step closer to putting that particular problem behind it. Automotive News is reporting that Ford has settled a class-action lawsuit brought on by problems with this engine that started right out of the gate and ultimately broke up the 30-year relationship between Ford and Navistar.
Owners and lessees of 2003-2007 Super Duty trucks and E-Series vans equipped with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke are eligible for deductible reimbursements of between $50 and $200 from the original five-year/100,000-mile engine warranty, while Ford is paying out as much as $825 for out-of-warranty engine repairs. These repairs may include the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, EGR valve, oil cooler, fuel injectors and turbocharger, but are only covered if the components failed before six years or 135,000 miles.
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