The Cobra is King?

#1 Pony · 10-23-2001, 11:21 AM

This is the same post I had ealier asking why people still prefer a Mustang Cobra over a Saleen. (I'mjust talking about the cars, not the price tag, if price was not a problem, which would you still pick?)

Many said they'd chose the Cobra, one reason but it's more mucsle than sport, and more potential (sp?). So the muscle is the main thing, you would not like to have both sport and muscle?

Ok..the other question I asked, if you could get a Cobra TODAY, what color would you get it in and why?

Crazy Horse GT · 10-23-2001, 11:45 AM

2001, cobra, yellow, but until ford picks up the tab , i gotta settle for my black 00gt,where's my lotto ticket's,crap.later.

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Mercury · 10-23-2001, 01:06 PM

There are a few reasons why many choose the Cobra over the Saleen.

Performance....Saleens, Supercharged and Standard are 4.6 2V SOHC engines. Yes, the Supercharged ones can run Circles around a Cobra, but compare the price of a S281 and a Cobra.

Looks...Many consider the Saleen "Too Wild Looking". I dont but then again I like Wild Looking stuff, as long as its done tastefully.

The Standard 281 Saleen doesnt offer much more in performance over the stock GT. I believe the only thing diffrent is a Saleen Cat back exhaust and the computer. It comes to 10-15 HorsePower more than a stock GT.

Although they do have a improved suspension.

Lets see....If I were to go out and buy a 2001 Cobra...It would have to be PERFORMANCE RED. I love that color. Red is like my trademark. I think Perf. Red is the perfect shade red. Bright, Vibrant, not Dark or muted, shows the lines of the car real well. Not to bad about showing dirt. I JUST LOVE RED...RED.RED.

If anyone noticed, all of my cars are RED. They will continue to be so.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax. Ordered 4:10's.

64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

#1 Pony · 10-23-2001, 09:26 PM

[This message has been edited by #1 Pony (edited 10-23-2001).]

84LX89GT · 10-23-2001, 11:09 PM

If i could choose between a cobra and Saleen i would choose a Black Cobra Coupe because i think the styling of a Saleen is a little too much for my tastes. I think a Black Cobra Coupe with dark tinted windows would just be awesome to own.

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10-23-2001, 11:21 AM	#1
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	The Cobra is King? This is the same post I had ealier asking why people still prefer a Mustang Cobra over a Saleen. (I'mjust talking about the cars, not the price tag, if price was not a problem, which would you still pick?) Many said they'd chose the Cobra, one reason but it's more mucsle than sport, and more potential (sp?). So the muscle is the main thing, you would not like to have both sport and muscle? Ok..the other question I asked, if you could get a Cobra TODAY, what color would you get it in and why?

10-23-2001, 11:45 AM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	2001, cobra, yellow, but until ford picks up the tab , i gotta settle for my black 00gt,where's my lotto ticket's,crap.later. ------------------

10-23-2001, 01:06 PM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	There are a few reasons why many choose the Cobra over the Saleen. Performance....Saleens, Supercharged and Standard are 4.6 2V SOHC engines. Yes, the Supercharged ones can run Circles around a Cobra, but compare the price of a S281 and a Cobra. Looks...Many consider the Saleen "Too Wild Looking". I dont but then again I like Wild Looking stuff, as long as its done tastefully. The Standard 281 Saleen doesnt offer much more in performance over the stock GT. I believe the only thing diffrent is a Saleen Cat back exhaust and the computer. It comes to 10-15 HorsePower more than a stock GT. Although they do have a improved suspension. Lets see....If I were to go out and buy a 2001 Cobra...It would have to be PERFORMANCE RED. I love that color. Red is like my trademark. I think Perf. Red is the perfect shade red. Bright, Vibrant, not Dark or muted, shows the lines of the car real well. Not to bad about showing dirt. I JUST LOVE RED...RED.RED. If anyone noticed, all of my cars are RED. They will continue to be so. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax. Ordered 4:10's. 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

10-23-2001, 09:26 PM	#4
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	[This message has been edited by #1 Pony (edited 10-23-2001).]

10-23-2001, 11:09 PM	#5
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	If i could choose between a cobra and Saleen i would choose a Black Cobra Coupe because i think the styling of a Saleen is a little too much for my tastes. I think a Black Cobra Coupe with dark tinted windows would just be awesome to own. ------------------ Mustang Parts Specialties ripped me off, it could happen to you as well. '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT