Huge dilemma! Need advice!

VNAMUS in VA · 07-03-2001, 11:20 AM

Okay, so I've been planning to buy a 2001 Performance Red 5-speed GT coupe for over a year. I'm finally ready-done all my research and have my down payment. I've been searching for two weeks for this car. I've called every dealership in Northern VA to run a locater on it. The only one they've found that matches my options is in MD...and it's a demo w/ 4,500 miles-no thanks. They've searched all up and down the east coast and as far west as the Mississippi-no Perf. Red 5-speed GT. I'm unwilling to comprimising interior/exterior colors. I know Ford is going to stop building 2001s very soon and that color goes fast. I've been given the option of ordering a 2002, but nobody can tell me if they're changing at all. I don't really want to wait that long. For the past 5yrs I've been driving an '86 Camaro 2.8 liter from a junkyard w/ 160k miles on it...so you see why I don't want to wait any longer!
Now, here's my dilemma. There's a '98 Cobra at the dealership my fiancee works at. It's black w/ black int., 5 speed, niiiice! Big plus? It's got only 4k on it-guy drove it from Kansas and back a couple times. I can walk up there and buy it tonight. Although I'd definetly prefer a brand new GT, I think I would be more than happy with this Cobra. Oh, one other little detail - this is my first 5 speed. I know how to drive one, but I don't practice enuf to be confident in one. I was concerned the Cobra would be too much power for me.
What would you do?

Stefan · 07-03-2001, 11:28 AM

If it was me i'd go for the Cobra hands down. There's just something about them that has always appealed to me. The thrill of a new car can be very strong but there aren't too many Cobras around and you'd have something unique. The 98 Cobras were strong runners and if it's in good shape i'd say go for it. They are powerful but I wouldn't worry about it being too much to handle even if you are learning how to drive a stick.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

Topless In Texas · 07-03-2001, 10:42 PM

COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA........need I say more??????

YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!! That's what I would do!!!(my 1cents worth!) let us know what you decide!
Topless

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1994 GT.Convertible/Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome

69fastback · 07-03-2001, 10:53 PM

cobra that is an easy choice. There is just something about them cobras.

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69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods.
97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III
BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN.
Objects in the mirror are about to disappear...
QUICKLY!!!!!!

SANDSGT · 07-03-2001, 10:56 PM

I'd say go for the Cobra but first think of what body style you prefer. I personally don't care for the '94-'98 bodies - hence my reason for hanging on to my '93 until the new body '99 appeared.

A buddy of mine has a '98 Cobra (sounds exactly like the one you described) and he loves it!

You'll be fine with the 5-speed - like learning to ride a bike. Moving from that old Camaro will be an adjustment for you but you'll be able to handle the power.

Good Luck. Keep us posted on what you decide.

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35th Anniversary
Limited Edition
Black on Black
5-speed

CobraFire98 · 07-03-2001, 11:04 PM

WOW!!!!! This is me back in 1999. I had the opportunity to get a 1998 white Cobra or a newly designed GT. I thought about it for a long while. Not too long because the Cobra had many other lookers. My mom was in serious co-hoots with the owners. I got the Cobra and let me tell ya...nothing beats the 4v engine and it still has room for a lot more horses. I have a girlfriend now with a 99 and sometimes I wished I would have gotten that body style BUT I am so in love with the performance of my Cobra. GET THE COBRA. Black and black is awesome. The only thing I can say is that the clutch will take some getting used to since you've never really had a five speed before. Hope you make the right decision!!!!

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Tony
1998 Cobra

stanger8172 · 07-03-2001, 11:55 PM

I would get the Cobra because it would be more fun to drive!!! My girlfriend says the same thing, by the way. With only 4k miles it's still a baby. I can understand your desire for a brand new Mustang but that Cobra would be sweeet! Why don't you have it checked out by a techician?

07-03-2001, 11:20 AM	#1
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	Huge dilemma! Need advice! Okay, so I've been planning to buy a 2001 Performance Red 5-speed GT coupe for over a year. I'm finally ready-done all my research and have my down payment. I've been searching for two weeks for this car. I've called every dealership in Northern VA to run a locater on it. The only one they've found that matches my options is in MD...and it's a demo w/ 4,500 miles-no thanks. They've searched all up and down the east coast and as far west as the Mississippi-no Perf. Red 5-speed GT. I'm unwilling to comprimising interior/exterior colors. I know Ford is going to stop building 2001s very soon and that color goes fast. I've been given the option of ordering a 2002, but nobody can tell me if they're changing at all. I don't really want to wait that long. For the past 5yrs I've been driving an '86 Camaro 2.8 liter from a junkyard w/ 160k miles on it...so you see why I don't want to wait any longer! Now, here's my dilemma. There's a '98 Cobra at the dealership my fiancee works at. It's black w/ black int., 5 speed, niiiice! Big plus? It's got only 4k on it-guy drove it from Kansas and back a couple times. I can walk up there and buy it tonight. Although I'd definetly prefer a brand new GT, I think I would be more than happy with this Cobra. Oh, one other little detail - this is my first 5 speed. I know how to drive one, but I don't practice enuf to be confident in one. I was concerned the Cobra would be too much power for me. What would you do?

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07-03-2001, 11:28 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	If it was me i'd go for the Cobra hands down. There's just something about them that has always appealed to me. The thrill of a new car can be very strong but there aren't too many Cobras around and you'd have something unique. The 98 Cobras were strong runners and if it's in good shape i'd say go for it. They are powerful but I wouldn't worry about it being too much to handle even if you are learning how to drive a stick. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

07-03-2001, 10:42 PM	#3
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA COBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRACOBRA........need I say more?????? YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!! That's what I would do!!!(my 1cents worth!) let us know what you decide! Topless ------------------ 1994 GT.Convertible/Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome

07-03-2001, 10:53 PM	#4
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	cobra that is an easy choice. There is just something about them cobras. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

07-03-2001, 10:56 PM	#5
SANDSGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: BUCKS COUNTY, PA Posts: 18	I'd say go for the Cobra but first think of what body style you prefer. I personally don't care for the '94-'98 bodies - hence my reason for hanging on to my '93 until the new body '99 appeared. A buddy of mine has a '98 Cobra (sounds exactly like the one you described) and he loves it! You'll be fine with the 5-speed - like learning to ride a bike. Moving from that old Camaro will be an adjustment for you but you'll be able to handle the power. Good Luck. Keep us posted on what you decide. ------------------ 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Black on Black 5-speed

07-03-2001, 11:04 PM	#6
CobraFire98 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36	WOW!!!!! This is me back in 1999. I had the opportunity to get a 1998 white Cobra or a newly designed GT. I thought about it for a long while. Not too long because the Cobra had many other lookers. My mom was in serious co-hoots with the owners. I got the Cobra and let me tell ya...nothing beats the 4v engine and it still has room for a lot more horses. I have a girlfriend now with a 99 and sometimes I wished I would have gotten that body style BUT I am so in love with the performance of my Cobra. GET THE COBRA. Black and black is awesome. The only thing I can say is that the clutch will take some getting used to since you've never really had a five speed before. Hope you make the right decision!!!! ------------------ Tony 1998 Cobra

07-03-2001, 11:55 PM	#7
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	I would get the Cobra because it would be more fun to drive!!! My girlfriend says the same thing, by the way. With only 4k miles it's still a baby. I can understand your desire for a brand new Mustang but that Cobra would be sweeet! Why don't you have it checked out by a techician?