Cobra vs. GT

jester22 · 08-08-2001, 06:47 PM

If you all had a choice between buying a brand new 2001 GT or a 1995 Cobra with 19,000 miles on it, with mods. For about the same price the cobra being a little less. What would you go for.

My friends are telling me the new GT but I dont know the. What do you guys say.

Thanks

RAGE_5.0 · 08-08-2001, 06:55 PM

wut mods does it have???

JAMES

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Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock
not for long

jester22 · 08-08-2001, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RAGE_5.0:
wut mods does it have???

JAMES

The 95' cobra has:
Vortech supercharger, $15,000 of extras, 470 rear wheel HP, racing slicks, and more...

That is what they say.

95mustanggt · 08-08-2001, 07:55 PM

Ummmmm let see, I need a minute to think about that...

NOT!

I'd take the Cobra!

Do know how much faster that Cobra would be! I guess the 2001 GT would be new and have a warranty and all that, but if I had a choice it would be the COBRA

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1995 Mustang GT

GONZO99TA · 08-08-2001, 08:40 PM

depends what do you plan on doing with the car?
if you wanna race get the cobra

you want reliability and warranty with some decent power then go with the new car.

tireburner163 · 08-08-2001, 11:42 PM

NOT EVEN CLOSE

COBRA, COBRA, COBRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

jester22 · 08-09-2001, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 95mustanggt:
Ummmmm let see, I need a minute to think about that...

NOT!

I'd take the Cobra!

Do know how much faster that Cobra would be! I guess the 2001 GT would be new and have a warranty and all that, but if I had a choice it would be the COBRA

Thats the only thing that I have trouble with the cobra. Its a 95' with ONLY 19,000 that just sounds fishy. Also I dont know if it was ran to the ground or not. If I new the owner then it would be know problem I would take the cobra any day but that is not the case. So I dont know what to do.
Any other input?? Big toss up...

Thanks

StoplightWarrior · 08-09-2001, 08:05 PM

IMO, get the GT. It's new, got a warranty, and that great new car smell. I can almost guarantee that with the mods the cobra has, it's been driven hard. Also, half the fun of owning a stang is deciding how you want to mod it, and what direction you want to go with it. The cobra is already modded to **** , and therefore wouldnt be so fun to personalize, you know?

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Black 2000 GT
Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

Stang_Crazy · 08-10-2001, 11:12 AM

I completely agree with StoplightWarrior on this one. Before I ordered my 2001, I was looking at 94-96 Cobra's and even looked at some 87-93 GT's. I ended up ordering a new GT because it will have less than 10 miles on it and have a warranty. The fun part about owning a Mustang is being able to customize it with the mods you want. I like to start with a stock canvas and create something that I will enjoy. Buying a Mustang already modded (especially that heavily) takes some of teh fun out of owning one. Anyone can buy a 11 or 10 sec machine but it will give you more satisfaction to build it up yourself. But then again, that's just my opinion.

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91 GT AOD: 14.71@91.78mph
SOLD!!
01 GT 5-speed on order: Ordered: 06/13/01

1BAD89 · 08-10-2001, 02:43 PM

If your pretty young, your insurance will be alot higher on a cobra than the GT. Yeah sometimes the real mod'ed cars scare people away, I think you should go test drive both of them. 19,000 miles is really low for a 95. That is 3,166 miles a year. But hey it could happen. Later. =P

Ty'97Cobra · 08-13-2001, 03:18 PM

If you mod the new GT, are you going to do it or get a mechanic to do it? $$$ to consider...

If you choose to mod the new GT, some mods will void the warranty I believe, like a supercharger. I've read before (here) where Ford dealerships wont touch modded cars needing warranty work.

But, like the other guys said, the Cobra may be ragged out. On the other hand, the guy who owns it may need to get rid of it for financial reasons and it could be a good deal.

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1997 Black Cobra Convertible. #2788 of 3088
Mostly Stock - Vortech Anyone?
1988 5.0 LX Convertible -Work Car...Few Mods.

08-14-2001, 03:58 AM

I HAVE A 69 COUPE I HAVE SANK A LOT OF BUCKS INTO I LOVE & WILL PROBABLY GIVE TO MY SON BUT I BOUGHT A NEW 2000 GT THIS YEAR 100 MILES ON GOT THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY I CANT HOP IT UP UNTIL THE 3 YESR WARRANTY RUNS OUT BUT AFTER BUSTING MY AZZ ON THE 69 & SPENDING SO MUCH ITS NICE TO HOP INTO A NEW HOSS $ RIDE LIKE THE WIND BESIDES THE MACH 460 SOUND SYS SO GOOD LUCK WHICH EVER WAY YOU GO

stanger8172 · 08-17-2001, 01:11 AM

GONZO99TA, hit the nail on the head.

What do you REALLY want? Peace of mind with the new car and it's warranty or neck-snapping, tire eating speed?

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'91 LX, T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, 3:55's(not installed yet), ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator, short belt, K&N, battery in trunk, glasspacks w/turndowns, 225/50/16 Re 730's

84LX89GT · 08-17-2001, 03:08 AM

If it were me, i'd go for the new GT. This is my reasoning: If that guy has modded the cobra, chances are he's driven the holy piss out of it. You also never know how well the modifications were done, what shortcuts may have been taken and where and when they'll come to bite you in the @ss, etc. etc. If the cobra were perfect i'd say hell yeah, get the cobra. But unfortunately this world can be very corrupt. Another question you gotta ask yourself is, why would somebody put a LOT of money modded a VERY awesome newer car with very low mileage and then decide to get rid of it or sell it. Do you know why the previous owner (if it's a private seller or a dealer) wants to get rid of it. Too many questions about the Cobra,
that's why i'd get the GT. Plus the new GT's are pretty damn fast anyway and look awesome. Good luck on your decision.

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previous name: 84stangLX
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

08-08-2001, 06:47 PM	#1
jester22 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3	Cobra vs. GT If you all had a choice between buying a brand new 2001 GT or a 1995 Cobra with 19,000 miles on it, with mods. For about the same price the cobra being a little less. What would you go for. My friends are telling me the new GT but I dont know the. What do you guys say. Thanks

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RAGE_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 767	wut mods does it have??? JAMES ------------------ Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock not for long

08-08-2001, 07:55 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Ummmmm let see, I need a minute to think about that... NOT! I'd take the Cobra! Do know how much faster that Cobra would be! I guess the 2001 GT would be new and have a warranty and all that, but if I had a choice it would be the COBRA ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

08-08-2001, 08:40 PM	#5
GONZO99TA Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 144	depends what do you plan on doing with the car? if you wanna race get the cobra you want reliability and warranty with some decent power then go with the new car.

08-08-2001, 11:42 PM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	NOT EVEN CLOSE COBRA, COBRA, COBRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

08-09-2001, 08:05 PM	#8
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	IMO, get the GT. It's new, got a warranty, and that great new car smell. I can almost guarantee that with the mods the cobra has, it's been driven hard. Also, half the fun of owning a stang is deciding how you want to mod it, and what direction you want to go with it. The cobra is already modded to **** , and therefore wouldnt be so fun to personalize, you know? ------------------ Black 2000 GT Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

08-10-2001, 11:12 AM	#9
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I completely agree with StoplightWarrior on this one. Before I ordered my 2001, I was looking at 94-96 Cobra's and even looked at some 87-93 GT's. I ended up ordering a new GT because it will have less than 10 miles on it and have a warranty. The fun part about owning a Mustang is being able to customize it with the mods you want. I like to start with a stock canvas and create something that I will enjoy. Buying a Mustang already modded (especially that heavily) takes some of teh fun out of owning one. Anyone can buy a 11 or 10 sec machine but it will give you more satisfaction to build it up yourself. But then again, that's just my opinion. ------------------ 91 GT AOD: 14.71@91.78mph SOLD!! 01 GT 5-speed on order: Ordered: 06/13/01

08-10-2001, 02:43 PM	#10
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	If your pretty young, your insurance will be alot higher on a cobra than the GT. Yeah sometimes the real mod'ed cars scare people away, I think you should go test drive both of them. 19,000 miles is really low for a 95. That is 3,166 miles a year. But hey it could happen. Later. =P

08-13-2001, 03:18 PM	#11
Ty'97Cobra Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: NC Posts: 308	If you mod the new GT, are you going to do it or get a mechanic to do it? $$$ to consider... If you choose to mod the new GT, some mods will void the warranty I believe, like a supercharger. I've read before (here) where Ford dealerships wont touch modded cars needing warranty work. But, like the other guys said, the Cobra may be ragged out. On the other hand, the guy who owns it may need to get rid of it for financial reasons and it could be a good deal. ------------------ 1997 Black Cobra Convertible. #2788 of 3088 Mostly Stock - Vortech Anyone? 1988 5.0 LX Convertible -Work Car...Few Mods.

08-14-2001, 03:58 AM	#12
mustang marty gt Guest Posts: n/a	I HAVE A 69 COUPE I HAVE SANK A LOT OF BUCKS INTO I LOVE & WILL PROBABLY GIVE TO MY SON BUT I BOUGHT A NEW 2000 GT THIS YEAR 100 MILES ON GOT THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY I CANT HOP IT UP UNTIL THE 3 YESR WARRANTY RUNS OUT BUT AFTER BUSTING MY AZZ ON THE 69 & SPENDING SO MUCH ITS NICE TO HOP INTO A NEW HOSS $ RIDE LIKE THE WIND BESIDES THE MACH 460 SOUND SYS SO GOOD LUCK WHICH EVER WAY YOU GO

08-17-2001, 01:11 AM	#13
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	GONZO99TA, hit the nail on the head. What do you REALLY want? Peace of mind with the new car and it's warranty or neck-snapping, tire eating speed? ------------------ '91 LX, T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, 3:55's(not installed yet), ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator, short belt, K&N, battery in trunk, glasspacks w/turndowns, 225/50/16 Re 730's

08-17-2001, 03:08 AM	#14
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	If it were me, i'd go for the new GT. This is my reasoning: If that guy has modded the cobra, chances are he's driven the holy piss out of it. You also never know how well the modifications were done, what shortcuts may have been taken and where and when they'll come to bite you in the @ss, etc. etc. If the cobra were perfect i'd say hell yeah, get the cobra. But unfortunately this world can be very corrupt. Another question you gotta ask yourself is, why would somebody put a LOT of money modded a VERY awesome newer car with very low mileage and then decide to get rid of it or sell it. Do you know why the previous owner (if it's a private seller or a dealer) wants to get rid of it. Too many questions about the Cobra, that's why i'd get the GT. Plus the new GT's are pretty damn fast anyway and look awesome. Good luck on your decision. ------------------ previous name: 84stangLX '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT