I bought my 04 Terminator for 11 grand. At that price it came with a heap of problems. But I chose to save the car instead of listening to my families pleas not to get it. 3 years later and its finally a driveable car. The experience of buying it and owning it has been with lots of hardship and true joy. Thank you for sharing your story. These cars are truly special.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I'm sure the car means a lot to you now

Watched the entire way through, spectacular car, story, and storytelling. Enjoyed listening, you can really tell your enthusiasm. Super underrated channel, just subscribed, keep up your awesome work!

@justin.c_svt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that

Well you really made this story exciting, you can put yourself in your shoes easily! Must have been a dream to go to California plus get a beautiful Cobra!

Sometimes I just do chores and leave your videos on autoplay, 😸 The stories are really fun. And therapeutic.

@justin.c_svt

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Reminds me of my 2004 WRX STi. Bought it brand new in Downtown Subaru of Oakland, CA 03/03/2004. Kept it until 2010 (Stage 2 Pro-tuned, a few other things). Car went through 4 or 5 owners, left California in 2020 and is now in Boise, ID. What you are doing is one of the GREATEST things a car nut can do, and very few people can afford to do, is buy the same car that you owned before.

@justin.c_svt

3 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool. 04 STI is my favorite of the Subaru’s.

I think you need to start making coaching videos for us. How to convince your wife to own 3 or more Mustangs. I'd subscribe to that!

Wow you got that car at the right time for the right price! What a gem. I really hope to find a car like this someday. I want one to leave alone and keep original and keep in my garage. Hopefully this year I can find one for a good deal.

@justin.c_svt

5 ай бұрын

At the time the price was right. I was thinking about how much harder people had to work for their lower dollar amount back then. I have 2 of these , and one is like you are saying, to leave alone and keep original. This one already had the ported supercharger so I upgraded it to a bigger VMP supercharger.

@marlinnotfish

5 ай бұрын

@@justin.c_svt I truly believe the 03-04 cobras are going to be the 70 chevelle as and Plymouth cuda equivalents of the 2000’s. I can’t stand people who review them and compare them to s197’s and s550’s. It was a different era. It was groundbreaking when it came out and was undefeated for many years.

@justin.c_svt

5 ай бұрын

@marlinnotfish Exactly. I feel the same way and mention the comparison flaw by KZreadrs who don’t know anything about cars. They just know how to pick up a camera, point it at their face and blab

Great story Justin, i was excited, just watching this, great memories, Merry Christmas'

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Merry Christmas. I was wanting to put this video out now so people who would enjoy it could watch it over the Christmas break.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

You made a good choice. I really love torch Red too

I enjoyed all 41 minutes and 42 seconds of this story. What an amazing story, I can tell how exited you were to buy this beautiful red Terminator, the details of the trip, such a cool story. You are the best owner for that car no doubt, just like you told that to the previous owner, you understand the History of the car and you truly respect it, as well as appreciate the legend of the 03/04 Cobras 🐍 ! I’m waiting for the next videos to come out 👍🏻

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your support.

Wow very in depth video, I love it, I’m glad I watched it before making mine. You can really really tell you love these cars! Keep it up!❤️

@justin.c_svt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will you be making one of these vids for yours?

Spent the whole lunch break watching the video but it was worth it. Makes me want to round up pictures and tell the stories of my mustangs.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

I know it was lengthy, I could have added more to the story like what mods it has and pics and videos I've done. My personal cars will have the longer stories. If you make vids on your cars, post a link in any of the comments so we can all watch it.

@mustangthrall5399

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t mind the long videos, I love hearing the stories. I will definitely do that thanks! Hope you guys have a great Christmas.

Always an experience get a new Mustang. I have had several but the first one I ever got an 89 GT was so memorable. I still remember the feeling and that smile I had in my face driving it home best feeling ever. Bought a 93 Cobra several years back I had to do a turn and burn trip on with my dad to get it and that was a good one. Just like you so excited and nervous and just enjoyed driving it home and couldn't wait to get it to my garage and start making it mine.

Nice story, car buying is a nervous overload experience, you really can't ever calm down, no matter how many cars one buys, especially when one "loves" the vehicle......

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

That’s right 👍🏻

This story is one of your best. It tells a lot about what kind of young man you and your family really are. Very nice folks and to make it even better love your New Edge Mustangs. The Old Man in Texas

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always appreciate your comments.

Just watched this again! Great video. I’m trying to put together clips for a story video I’m doing, but I want to do it right. I’ve been nervous because I saw so many vids with good editing and the music kicks in right at the right spot and I can’t do that stuff lol So finding this video and how well it was done with the voice over. Maybe I’ll try this route! Because I’m spending some time on the clips and want it to be decent for people to watch!

@justin.c_svt

2 жыл бұрын

Right on man. I just have basic iMovie editing that came on my Mac

This is the experience I want to have, when it comes to cars, we are so similar it’s funny

@justin.c_svt

Жыл бұрын

It’s good you appreciate it. It’s not just buying a car but having an experience that means something to you

Never say never Justin! There's always another cool Cobra right around the bend! LOL BTW, I love those Panteras too. They have Ford 351 Cleveland engines in them.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

I need to stop looking. My wife warns me "If you look, you buy!"

@tomkjr1

4 жыл бұрын

@@justin.c_svt It's like an addiction, not easy to quit looking! I am always wondering about what's on ebay and are any being sold nearby. I dearly love my 03 Silver Metallic Cobra, but in future I long for a Mystichrome 04 so I always get excited when one pops up for sale. They are going for ridiculous money now though, especially the bone stock ones.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomkjr1 I agree. Have you seen this walk around? only 83 miles on this mystichrome. The car is long sold, but I love watching this kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGmKsbqRpMLVXdo.html

Awesome story! been waiting to hear the story on your 10th! Beautiful car, i bought my 2003 Sonic coupe in Mississippi and traveled from Montana. I often caught myself doing the same exact thing, wondering where my cobra was, what state it was located in , how it was getting treated etc.. i love watching you and your brothers' Cobra videos! keep them coming and Merry Christmas !

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Thats awesome to hear of a cool similar experience.

Great vid man!

@justin.c_svt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

I enjoyed your video, I had a similar experience buying my black 10th from Anaheim California and driving back to Vegas. We took the kids to Disney Land but all I could think about was my Cobra sitting in the hotel parking lot.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Haha I would be uneasy the while time.

My dad has one of these beauty’s still till This day it’s so pretty

@justin.c_svt

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Damnnn I live really close to where you got the cobra from I recognize the neighborhood it’s crazy because usually people don’t buy cobras from California usually it’s the other way around but nice story

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool. I’m glad you mentioned that.

Wow that is a really cool story, The Cobra is just beautiful , you really got a great car . so rare to see a non- modified Cobra. I new that was a Detomaso mongoose in his garage. Cool car! The guitar you took a pic of is a Fender Stratocaster, not sure what made it special other than the paint job on it. I have some rare Stratocasters in my collection, a Hendrix model and a custom shop one. Thank's for the great story and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!⛄🎅🎉👍👍

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that info. I appreciate your input. Thanks for the positive feedback.

Your stories are always nice and well detailed my friend. It is nice that you have all those Mustangs specially 2 Terminators at once. I like my 03 terminator vert, but only drive it on nice days in the summer, most of the year is under the car cover. I don’t have a garage unfortunately, but is okay and my daily driver an 04 gt vert also is a very good and reliable car. I’m pleased with them. Thank you for your stories, they are really nice, be well and happy holidays.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

sounds like a nice setup. A GT is a great daily, and having a terminator to take out once in a while is awesome.

It’s tough buying cars period, it’s a feet to say the least finding a car that hasn’t been beat to shit. Especially a sports car. That being said I’d say timing is everything and finding the right car. I hit the lotto finding my 04 term, original owner and right color combo, mileage and so fourth. Great story Justin !

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that worked out for you. Sounds like a good buy.

Yes your Cobra is OK when one has been lowered in my eyes there a San Juan wagon after own it a 94 GT that was lowered when I bought it Will never do it again in buy in one As the factory does tune the suspension and when there lowered they ride worse than a lumber wagon let alone tire rubb feel every bump in the road and don't handle at all period As I put alot of tears and hours gettin my GT back to the way it once was and did have to put in caster and camber plates also with the Gas Koni shocks to get the True Ride Quaity and to keep my coffie in its holder As all this low rider BS came from Mexico that started it all And in turn Distroyed alot of Awsome cars and causes a Hole lot of rattles too thats never cool

I find it interesting how alike our experiences we're getting our cobras. Luckily I only drove 4 hours to get it but it was still nerve-wracking driving my dream car thru chaotic big city drivers lol I remember stopping for gas just after the FL/GA line and gently cleaning bugs off the front bumper...the crazy things car guys do! I really enjoy these videos seeing how I relate to others taking care of our cars. 🐍🤜🏾

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Right on man. Thats really cool.

The way you told this story reminded me of the book “the catcher in the rye”

Great story! I finally decided that it's going to be the Terminator that I end up getting so at least that's not rattling around in my head anymore. Funny thing is that at the start of the video what you said is exactly what I have been thinking over the past year. Right now someone has the Cobra I'm going to buy and they dont know it yet but they will be selling it to me. Now its just a matter of if I find it on SVTP, sites like autotrader / car guru's or at High end Auto in VA.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

High end knows how to find them for sure. I watch his walk around videos for fun. He gets nice ones. SVTP and Facebook are probably the other places to find them from owners who care about them.

@Lethal_Venom

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnson High end has a low mile black one right now. Really nice but black is on my no buy list. I’m always checking SVTP mostly to compare what people are asking for prices VS mileage until the time comes to buy one

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lethal_Venom Yeah, black is tempting to me if its a 10th. Black looks so good with red. I've told people I would buy a black one just because the seats are red lol.

@Lethal_Venom

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnson I would actually consider a black 10th but not the silver. My friend mike had a torch red 10th. Was the first terminator I ever saw and was awed by. When the time comes my top colors are Torch Red, Oxford White, Comp Orange, Sonic blue , Screaming Yellow and Dark shadow gray. Mileage and condition and price all being in line I’d grab one of those in any of those colors in a heart beat. Just watched a video recently by Roads Untraveled where they featured a Screaming yellow 04. Was a really good video.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lethal_Venom Ive seen that video of the SY. I actually re-watched it a week ago. Good exposure and filming. Excellent car.

Lol that bus...im fron El Paso, loved the story, watched the video with my daughter, shes like "how does he remember all those things about the trip" im like well if i was buying a terminator i would remember everything too😂👍🏼🐍🐍

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true. It was easy to remember because it was so fun. I actually wanted to make the video too so I could always watch it and remember the details.

@gt_5.0_madness

4 жыл бұрын

@@justin.c_svt yes its a great memory to have and share with us all, something your kids can see years later too and share when they have kids too, keep that tradition going, keep thise cars in the family, a nice treasure to pass on🙏🐍😎

What is the interior color code for a 10th anniversary?

I love the stories

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Frickin' awesome video!!!

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a really fun time.

Amazing story man

Great video watched it 2 times the only thing my car is missing is them dang windshield wiper things that clip on

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

I know those are hard to find. Sucks that a lot of people threw them away. I saw someone selling some a while ago. Of course I now realize I should have bought them.

@joshshepherd6548

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnson I wish I would have took them from my last cobra before I sold it but thought my 10th would have them since it has such low miles but I guess the original owner trashed them with the rest of soo many people

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshshepherd6548 I definitely would think your car would have had them with the mileage. My orange cobra had only one left if I remember correctly.

What’s the seafoam in the tank do? Doesn’t it make it smoke? I remember back in the day the seafoam you had to run straight into the injectors on the motor. But maybe stuff is different now. Do you recommend using that stuff when buying a used Cobra?

@justin.c_svt

2 жыл бұрын

Seafoam smokes when you put it in the vacuum lines. When you run it through the fuel tank it cleans out the fuel system

Great video brother 👍🏻👍🏻could’ve gone to a better home 🏠 beautiful 🐍 cobra !!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐍🐍🐍👍🏻👍🏻

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

when you say seafoam, is it just for the gas tank only to clean the injectors? I want to put some on my 03 vert. Mineral grey with 120k miles on it. I've seen different seafoam ones, I just want to be safe.

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

The can I buy is white with red writing. It says on the can where you can add it like to the oil and crankcase or to the Fuel and how much. I add it to the gas tank and it cleans out the fuel lines, injectors, ect. It also is a fuel stabilizer. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JN2EU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=justinjohns02-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0002JN2EU&linkId=06f22bf3fa789f959be95a5c8fcb758e

Around what time do you think the cobra values were at their lowest??

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Probably in 2007 or so. I will be doing a cobra story about one that was purchased around that time and you can see in the listing the prices were quite low for low mileage cars back then. The cars weren't as known about and people thought they wanted to "trade up" to a new 07 GT 500. After time, a lot of people went back.

what's a current list of your cars? sounds like an awesome collection!

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Currently I have 6. 1) 2004 competition Orange terminator Cobra 2) 2003 Torch Red Terminator Cobra 10th Anniversary 3)2004 Torch Red Mach 1 4) 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5) 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 1 6) 1998 Laser Red Cobra(Shared with Danny Johnson) Recently Sold the 2001 True Blue Bullitt thats on the channel. I've owned 14 Mustangs.

@BP-ds6io

4 жыл бұрын

@@justin.c_svt That's quite collection! I'm on my first mustang nearing the final stages of reassembly of the motor (87 gt w t/tops) I'd love to find a lower mileage Mach 1 to have side by side myself

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

That’s would be great. It’s nice to have a couple

how is 03 a anniversary yr ? Mustangs started in 64 1/2

@justin.c_svt

3 жыл бұрын

The 10th anniversary is of SVT from 1993-2003

I need help, I been debating Weather getting a 5.0 S197 or a termi

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Both cool cars. 5.0 are about the same price now or even cheaper

@AlexA-oz9vo

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnson yeah the thing is that cobras are just so rare and legendary but a 5.0 I feel like would be more reliable I suppose since I would daily it

I’m trying to make a deal on an pretty stock03 redfire cobra with 50k miles on it,great condition, do u think 22k is fair?

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

Thats pretty close to what they go for.

@OH3REDFIRESVT

4 жыл бұрын

That what I thought, just wanted an extra opinion, thanks

@OH3REDFIRESVT

4 жыл бұрын

Great stories, by the way

@justin.c_svt

4 жыл бұрын

@@OH3REDFIRESVT Thank you.

What it cost you?