What should I buy?

bigwhitecobra · 01-10-2003, 11:39 AM

I'm thinking of buying one of these fairly soon. I just don't know which one. Any thoughts on it?

bigwhitecobra · 01-10-2003, 11:43 AM

Could one of the moderators change that to read 402 at the wheels? Thanks in advance.

Later.

302 LX Eric · 01-10-2003, 11:48 AM

If you have the means to buy any of them, I would go with the 2003 Cobra - Hands down.

Then, I'd do a pulley swap, complete exhaust, sticky tires, aftermarket shifter and go have some real F, U, double N fun!

E

mustanggt_50 · 01-10-2003, 12:28 PM

I'd have to agree with 302 Lx Eric, go with the Cobra. But also dont forget its all about personal preference, you gotta buy what you want. I sure wouldnt buy something just because everyone said i should, id buy something that i really wanted it, esspecially when it comes to a car.

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 02:06 PM

the cobra is a beautiful car....so is the mach 1 though....

i wont vote cuz its all about what you like best...im sure as hell not gunna be pulling off the lot with either...lol...

The Fireman · 01-10-2003, 04:50 PM

Hmmm. That's a question that I'm also having a hard time with. For me it would come down to the Mach 1, or the Cobra. If the Mach 1 preformed like the Cobra I'd go with it in a heartbeat, but since it doesn't I guess I'd go with the Cobra.

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by The Fireman
Hmmm. That's a question that I'm also having a hard time with. For me it would come down to the Mach 1, or the Cobra. If the Mach 1 preformed like the Cobra I'd go with it in a heartbeat, but since it doesn't I guess I'd go with the Cobra.

supercharge it and then see how it performs...

bigbandjohn · 01-10-2003, 06:05 PM

OK ok ok.... I am looking at this list, and your scope is quite wide here. You have a $17k car up to a $40k....

My pat answer would be the Cobra, but I can see benefits of the Mach1 and GT listed here:

The Mach 1 is quite slick looking with the neat hood, is a revival of an old line (so it could be quite collectable in the future), and performs better than a stock GT (if I understand correctly). It is also 10K less than a Cobra. I don't know how much cost plays into your equasion. Also, I don't know if the Mach1 will have as high an insurance penalty as the Cobra (for High performace vehicles)

The GT is much older, but at the same time, you may feel more "at ease" doing mods and such on it. If you want to tinker on your own or make a lot of mods without worrying about the warranty, this could be a good car to get to play with. Insurance, cost, and performance play here again vs the Cobra, though you are now saving over half the cost of the car.

Don't know anything about the Q400.

On a personal note, I had test-driven a 99 GT convertible and it was nice, but it really didn't grab me as the right car for me. However, when I took the 96 Cobra Converitble out, I just knew that car was for me! In fact, The Toy is my main car now. BTW, my test initial drive top speed was 35 MPH, yet I could tell.

Time to sum up. My final recommendation is to test drive them all! Get a good feel for how they perform. Then, it comes down to the cost to performance ratio, i.e. how much more is that extra perfomance worth to you?

HiFlow5 0 · 01-11-2003, 08:07 AM

I'm going to be different here and say the Q400. With 400 RWHP, it will sure be able to keep up or beat a 03 Cobra. The car looks pretty nice, I think Steeda did a good job on competing with the Cobra.

Dark_5.0 · 01-11-2003, 10:24 AM

I would buy the Q400 over the 03' Cobra.......For the simple fact that it is hella fast and more than likely you will have the only one around.

PKRWUD · 01-11-2003, 11:29 AM

I agree. I've liked the Q400 since day one.

bigred90gt · 01-11-2003, 12:28 PM

Who makes the Q400? I would like to see one.

Caymon

jj_jonathon · 01-11-2003, 02:28 PM

its that yellow steeda thats in all the new mustang mags....you can check it out at steeda's homepage...

bigred90gt · 01-11-2003, 04:04 PM

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its that yellow steeda thats in all the new mustang mags....you can check it out at steeda's homepage...

Right. It is on the front of one of my mags. Gotcha. I think it would be a toss up between the 03 Cobra and the Q400. But hey, Its your money and you have to drive so my opinion shouldn't amount to a hill of beans.

Caymon

LayanRubr · 01-11-2003, 05:10 PM

Actually the Q400 seems the unlikeliest (sp?) of them all, get it

jj_jonathon · 01-11-2003, 06:16 PM

isnt it worth about the same as a saleen tho?

Crazy Horse GT · 01-11-2003, 06:26 PM

the q400 is outta my leauge & the 03 cobra too, i like the mach 1, but that's jmo, 330 hp aint bad.

0h n0 5.0 · 01-12-2003, 12:08 AM

HELL! if we're dreamin, i'd get an 10th aniversary Cobra same as the 03 powerwise but special badging, wheels, interior an only 2003 produced..very

tireburner163 · 01-12-2003, 08:48 PM

Either the Mach 1 or the 03 Cobra

Now if the Mach 1 had a blower.........Mach 1 all the way!!!

DemonGT · 01-13-2003, 08:49 AM

i read a artical comparing the q400 to the cobra

the q400 is way over priced....and no..it cant keep up with a 03 cobra...id spend less cash on the mach 1 and supercharge it

01-10-2003, 11:39 AM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	What should I buy? I'm thinking of buying one of these fairly soon. I just don't know which one. Any thoughts on it?

01-10-2003, 11:43 AM	#2
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Could one of the moderators change that to read 402 at the wheels? Thanks in advance. Later. __________________ 2003 GT White---STOLEN May you burn in hell whoever took it. Dumbazz didn't even get the good engine that was in the garage.

01-10-2003, 11:48 AM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	If you have the means to buy any of them, I would go with the 2003 Cobra - Hands down. Then, I'd do a pulley swap, complete exhaust, sticky tires, aftermarket shifter and go have some real F, U, double N fun! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-10-2003, 12:28 PM	#4
mustanggt_50 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91	I'd have to agree with 302 Lx Eric, go with the Cobra. But also dont forget its all about personal preference, you gotta buy what you want. I sure wouldnt buy something just because everyone said i should, id buy something that i really wanted it, esspecially when it comes to a car. __________________ 87 GT T-roof (needs paint) lol, rebuilt motor and trans, AOD - stage 2 shift kit, 3.73 gears - auburn posi, Dynomax Super Turbo Cat Back, FRPP 155lph fuel pump, K&N filter - air silencer removed, subframe connectors, strut tower brace. 88 GT T-roof 1989 LX Coupe 5.0 - 5spd Rice Haters Club member#105

01-10-2003, 02:06 PM	#5
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	the cobra is a beautiful car....so is the mach 1 though.... i wont vote cuz its all about what you like best...im sure as hell not gunna be pulling off the lot with either...lol... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-10-2003, 04:50 PM	#6
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	Hmmm. That's a question that I'm also having a hard time with. For me it would come down to the Mach 1, or the Cobra. If the Mach 1 preformed like the Cobra I'd go with it in a heartbeat, but since it doesn't I guess I'd go with the Cobra. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

01-10-2003, 06:05 PM	#8
bigbandjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The South, USA Posts: 143	OK ok ok.... I am looking at this list, and your scope is quite wide here. You have a $17k car up to a $40k.... My pat answer would be the Cobra, but I can see benefits of the Mach1 and GT listed here: The Mach 1 is quite slick looking with the neat hood, is a revival of an old line (so it could be quite collectable in the future), and performs better than a stock GT (if I understand correctly). It is also 10K less than a Cobra. I don't know how much cost plays into your equasion. Also, I don't know if the Mach1 will have as high an insurance penalty as the Cobra (for High performace vehicles) The GT is much older, but at the same time, you may feel more "at ease" doing mods and such on it. If you want to tinker on your own or make a lot of mods without worrying about the warranty, this could be a good car to get to play with. Insurance, cost, and performance play here again vs the Cobra, though you are now saving over half the cost of the car. Don't know anything about the Q400. On a personal note, I had test-driven a 99 GT convertible and it was nice, but it really didn't grab me as the right car for me. However, when I took the 96 Cobra Converitble out, I just knew that car was for me! In fact, The Toy is my main car now. BTW, my test initial drive top speed was 35 MPH, yet I could tell. Time to sum up. My final recommendation is to test drive them all! Get a good feel for how they perform. Then, it comes down to the cost to performance ratio, i.e. how much more is that extra perfomance worth to you?

01-11-2003, 08:07 AM	#9
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	I'm going to be different here and say the Q400. With 400 RWHP, it will sure be able to keep up or beat a 03 Cobra. The car looks pretty nice, I think Steeda did a good job on competing with the Cobra. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

01-11-2003, 10:24 AM	#10
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I would buy the Q400 over the 03' Cobra.......For the simple fact that it is hella fast and more than likely you will have the only one around. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-11-2003, 11:29 AM	#11
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I agree. I've liked the Q400 since day one. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-11-2003, 12:28 PM	#12
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Who makes the Q400? I would like to see one. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-11-2003, 02:28 PM	#13
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	its that yellow steeda thats in all the new mustang mags....you can check it out at steeda's homepage... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-11-2003, 05:10 PM	#15
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Actually the Q400 seems the unlikeliest (sp?) of them all, get it __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

01-11-2003, 06:16 PM	#16
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	isnt it worth about the same as a saleen tho? __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-11-2003, 06:26 PM	#17
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	the q400 is outta my leauge & the 03 cobra too, i like the mach 1, but that's jmo, 330 hp aint bad. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-12-2003, 12:08 AM	#18
0h n0 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 371	HELL! if we're dreamin, i'd get an 10th aniversary Cobra same as the 03 powerwise but special badging, wheels, interior an only 2003 produced..very __________________ 0h n0 5.0 Alias:94five0, Vr00m, Black Shuck 1994 GT 5.0l

01-12-2003, 08:48 PM	#19
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Either the Mach 1 or the 03 Cobra Now if the Mach 1 had a blower.........Mach 1 all the way!!! __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-13-2003, 08:49 AM	#20
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	i read a artical comparing the q400 to the cobra the q400 is way over priced....and no..it cant keep up with a 03 cobra...id spend less cash on the mach 1 and supercharge it __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan