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Cool Car Guy – Cool Car Shot – 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Mustang Cobra 2Here are some cool photos of a 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra that came into JFR & Associates as a consignment and that I delivered to a client last week.

ENGINE: 4.6-liter 32-valve V-8
HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 305 hp @ 5,800 rpm/300 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Five-speed manual
FUEL ECONOMY: 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, 17.6 mpg test
WHEELBASE: 101.3 in.
OVERALL LENGTH: 182.5 in.
OVERALL HEIGHT: 53.3 in.
OVERALL WIDTH: 71.8 in.
Mustang Cobra 3CURB WEIGHT: 3,506 lbs
FUEL CAPACITY: 15.7 gal.
LUGGAGE CAPACITY: 7.7 cu. ft.
TIRES: 245/45ZR17

INSTRUMENTS: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure,
battery voltage, digital clock.
EQUIPMENT: Power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, cruise control,
air conditioner, AM-FM stereo radio with cassette, anti-lock braking,
dual air bags.
ORIGINAL MSRP: $28,660

There are cool Mustangs and there are really cool Mustangs. Mustang Cobra 7The Mustang came back with it’s sporty look in 1995, but most of the vehicles at that time were V6 motors and the smaller Pony versions like I featured in a post a couple months ago. The Mustang GT, came with a 4.6-liter V-8 that had 225 horsepower under the hood in the late nineties, the same number of horses as are in my smaller four-cylinder 2007 Subaru WRX turbo.

The ride to have for 1998 was the SVT Mustang Cobra, which you can see pictured here. SVT was the Special Vehicle Team that was created from the older Special Vehicle Operations that created the SVO Mustangs. Under the hood of this cool car is a 305 horsepower version of the Mustang Cobra 54.6 liter V-8 engine with 32 valves and a growl that makes the driver get excited that the vehicle is ready to burn up the pavement.

There is plenty of power under this baby and you find that out when you shift into first gear with the short throw gear shifter and feel the power as the Cobra explodes off the line. It’s a really fun car to drive and the yellow body gets this baby noticed. Second gear will put the new owner over most of the speed limits in the local Littleton neighborhoods and third gear is great for cruising around. Fourth and fifth gears will provide any additional power he could possibly need and still have plenty of RPM’s left for getting out of any tight situation requiring additional acceleration.

Mustang Cobra 1Not only did this sweet convertible come with a cool factor from the factory, but the original owner had equipped it with a $4,000 sound system, so that they could hear their favorite music with the top down at any speed. As I recall, it even has a remote control for the sound system, so that they could park the Mustang outside and provide the music for any outdoor event with the ignition turned to the accessory position.

It gets even better though, since the original owner also put a $5500 supercharger in it to boost the HP up to 410 instead of the 305 horsepower it normally came with making this a much more custom Mustang Cobra and a future classic.

The 1998 Mustang SVT Cobra is an extremely cool car with a great look and was a total blast to drive. The new owner will love it!

What do you think?

Cool Car Guy Rating:
***** – Extremely Cool

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John BoydAuto Consultant – John Boyd “The Cool Car Guy” Subway download
John is an auto broker with JFR & Associates in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle!
jboyd@coolcarguy.com

Cool Car Guy – “Cool Car Shot” – 2007 Mercedes SL55 AMG Roadster

Hey Cool Car Fans,

07 SL55 1Earlier today, I was over at Murray Motors in Denver checking out a 2007 BMW X3 for a client when I spotted this sweet 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster.

The AMG series started 40 years ago, back in 1967, where two German’s set out to build the best race cars on the road. Since then Mercedes-Benz has been creating some of the finest performance vehicles in the world. The SL55 being one of them.

What’s the big deal about this vehicle? For starters, the AMG means that each engine is assembled by hand, by a single master technician. Engine tolerance can have no variation greater than 1/10th of a millimeter. And for 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG introduced a 6.3 liter engine that is the most powerful V8 production engine that they have ever made, which is the power plant for this high performance roadster.

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The SL55 is the real deal with its V8 engine delivering up to 510hp and 531 lb-ft torque. This baby will go from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and the way it’s equipped it came in with a final price tag of $149,855 for this spectacular piece of machinery.

The Specifications

Body Style – Coupe Roadster
Exterior Color – Black with Tan Leather
Interior Color – Tan

Standard Equipment
Engine: 5.4L SOHC 24-Valve Supercharged V807 SL55 3
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic w/Touchshift
Tires: P255/35 ZR19 Fr & P285/30 ZR19 Rr
Wheels: 19″ AMG Alloy
12-Way Adjustable Heated AMG Sports Seats
Nappa Leather Upholstery
Monotone Paint Application
Radio: SIRIUS Satellite AM/FM/Weatherband/CD

Installed Features

AMG Performance Package
Voice Control
Active Ventilated Seats
Bi-Xenon Headlamps
Corner-Illuminating Foglamps
Keyless Go

Warranty Information
Basic (mo.) 48
Basic (mi.) 50,000

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Powertrain (mo.) 48
Powertrain (mi.) 50,000

What do you think?

Cool Car Guy Rating:
**** – Extremely Cool

_________________________________________________________________________
John BoydAuto Consultant – John Boyd “The Cool Car Guy”
John is an automotive consultant with JFR & Associates in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle!
jboyd@coolcarguy.com

Cool Car Guy – “Cool Car Shot” – 2006 Ford Mustang Pony

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Mustang Pony 6These are photos of a very cool 2006 Ford Mustang Pony that came into JFR & Associates recently on trade. It’s not the major hot rod of some of the other Mustang’s I’ve had my hands on this past year, but it’s a beauty. After all, the Pony version is a V6 coupe instead of the powerful V8 monster of the Shelby or GT, but it’s still a very cool car.

Ford describes the V6 Pony Package as being “unmistakably Mustang”. By allowing buyers to customize their ride with the distinctive “Pony Package” as an all-new option on the V6 Mustang Premium. This striking package, available on both the coupe and convertible, includes:

Pony 1Pony grille with chrome bezel and fog lamps, rear spoiler, 17″” painted cast aluminum wheel w/bright machined rim, Z-branded A/S tires & tri-bar pony center cap. It’s only an $1,195 option, but it adds some character to the Mustang for sure. This baby has the cool blue and white paint job to go along with it and really low miles.

The Specifications

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Body Style Coupe
Mileage 3,617
Exterior Color Dark Blue with Gray Leather
Interior Color Gray
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Pony 2 Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Drive Type 2 wheel drive – rear
Fuel Type Gasoline
Stereo AM/FM Compact Disc Playr
Doors Two Door
Engine 4.0L 210 hp V6
Valves 12/SOHC
Fuel Economy 19 city/28 hwy
VIN 1ZVFT80N965170636

Installed Features

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Pony 4* Driver Air Bag
* Air Conditioning
* Alloy Wheels
* Cruise Control
* Passenger Air Bag

* Rear Window Defroster
* Leather Seats
* Power Door Locks
* Power Mirrors
* Power Windows
* Power Steering
* Tinted Glass
* Tilt Wheel

Pony 3Warranty Information

Basic (mo.) 36
Basic (mi.) 36,000
Powertrain (mo.) 60
Powertrain (mi.) 60,000
If you’re looking for a fun to drive coupe that is a classic Ford the 2006 Ford Mustang Pony could be your ride, especially with this cool paint job.

What do you think?

Cool Car Guy Rating:
*** – Pretty Cool

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John BoydAuto Consultant – John Boyd “The Cool Car Guy”
John is an automotive consultant with JFR & Associates in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle!
jboyd@coolcarguy.com

Cool Car Guy – “Cool Car Shot” – 2004 Mercedes E500 4MATIC

Hey Cool Car Fans,

04 E500 1These photos of a hard loaded 2004 E500 4MATIC that is currently owned by a former professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche came into my email box earlier today from the legendary Jim Reitz of JFR and Associates.

I’m told that this vehicle has been garage kept with only 15,750 miles on it and that it has many of the cool options that were available for the E500 in the 2004 model.

The E500 was built in Germany and not only looks cool, but is pretty darn fast for a full size luxury sports sedan. It has a 5.0 liter V8 engine that delivers 302hp to get this baby moving from 0 – 60 in just 5.92 seconds. It’s not the most fuel efficient vehicle, but you don’t really buy luxury sports vehicles for fuel economy do you? Still the E500 gets 16 – 24 mpg from it’s 24 valve v8 engine, which means that it should average around 20.

04 E500 1In addition, the E500 was designed with safety in mind since it came equipped with ABS brakes, front, passenger and side impact airbags, plus stability and traction control.

This particular E500 has the optional premium and entertainment packages along with the wonderful 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system, which is great for these crazy Colorado Winters. You can tell by the photos that these shots were taken before we were buried with four feet of snow.

As an added bonus, the manufacturer’s 4 year / 50,000 warranty is still in effect until January of 2008, which is four years from its in service date, giving whoever gets this unique vehicle a remaining one year original factory warranty from Mercedes Benz.

04 E500 3To see all the options that were available for the E500 in 2004 there is a great web page that lists them all at Consumer Auto Guide.

The original MSRP for the E500 4MATIC sedan, it also came in a wagon and an AMG model, was $58,825 in 2004, plus a slew of options, such as a command navigation feature bumped the price even further. The elegant lines of the Mercedes-Benz E500 make it look sharp ,and although I haven’t had the opportunity to take this sweet ride out for a test drive, I hope to get a chance to see it up close and personal very soon.

If you’re a fan of German made Mercedes-Benz vehicles the E500 is a definite winner and extremely cool.

What do you think?

Cool Car Guy Rating:
***** – Extremely Cool

_________________________________________________________________________
John BoydAuto Broker – John Boyd “The Cool Car Guy”
John is an automotive consultant with JFR & Associates

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in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle!
jboyd@coolcarguy.com

Cool Car Guy – Cool Car Shot: 2005 Red BMW X5 4.8is

Hey Cool Car Fans,

BMW X5 Red 1I delivered some pretty cool cars in December of 2006 to clients, including this sweet, low mileage and hard to find, red BMW X5 4.8is just in time for Christmas.

This car is really cool, super fast and a blast to drive. The X5 is based on the mid-size 5-Series sedan platform with the X5 being the larger of BMW’s two Sports Activity Vehicles or SAVs. The X3 is based on the smaller 3-Series platform and I delivered several of those vehicles as well this past year, but the X5 is the “Mac Daddy” of the two BMW’s.

BMW X5 Red 2In 2005, this vehicle had a base MSRP of $68,800 and I’ve seen them loaded for as much as $96,500! This baby had it all, including the $1,800 Navigation option, which is always a nice feature on a high-end vehicle. Standard features on the 4.8is in 2005 were a 6-speed automatic transmission, digital compass mirror, panorama moon roof, rear door window sun blinds, ski bag, heated rear seats, park distance control, rain sensor, adaptive headlights, and a premium sound system. There were dozens of other features and amenities on this baby – it lacks nothing!

Under the hood in this X5 is a 4.8-litre, 355-hp, 32-valve, V-8 engine making 369 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. Valve lift is controlled by the Valvetronic system eliminating the need for a throttle butterfly.

BMW X5 Red 3Electronically controlled valve timing is done through the Double-VANOS system, flattening the torque curve, minimizing fuel consumption and reducing emissions. This is one of the reasons why the 4.4 and 4.8 litre engines are as good on gas mileage as the smaller 3.0 liter without having to sacrifice performance. In 2007, BMW has eliminated the 4.4 and is only offering the X5 in the 3.0 liter and the 4.8 liter engines.

The new owners will need to make sure that they use Premium fuel in the 24.3-gallon tank that will give them about a 400-mile range, but that shouldn’t matter. Not when you can go from 0 to 60 in about 5.9 seconds, which is almost as fast as my 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX and the X5 has a top speed that is listed at 153 mph. The X5 4.8is gets between 16 and 21 mpg, which means that they should average around 18.5 mpg and that’s pretty darn good for a vehicle of this size.

Bottom line on the 2005 BMW X5 4.8is is that it’s an extremely cool car.
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What do you think?

Cool Car Guy Rating:
***** – Extremely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguyTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby dvdrip