Help with 96 Cobra Info

etnovass · 12-31-2005, 09:20 PM

I was hoping you guys can give me a little help. im looking a buying a used cobra and it has 126,000 miles on it. It has been well taken care of. I was just wondering how long the 4.6 dohc motors are good for? I know how they are driven is a lot to do with it. This mustang it owned by an old retired man and its all original. I just don’t want to buy a car and it give out on me, and if there is anything to look out for on the 96's. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Jeff Chambers · 01-01-2006, 11:57 AM

The 96 Cobras were/are a good car IMHO. I'd be leery about paying too much for one with 126,000 on the clock. I'm never seen one that high since most Cobra owners ginger them. Remember that this was a first model year so you can expect that there were some problems; check online for recalls and TSBs.

etnovass · 01-02-2006, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the info I decided not to get it I got a 01 gt with 40000 mi instead thanks for the reply

bigwhitecobra · 01-03-2006, 11:57 AM

Congrats on your new purchase. How long before you start playing with it? I lasted a solid 24 hours. The day I took her home, we went to the local drag strip and wrung her out. The very next morning, she had a 4.10 gear, exhaust and a shifter handle, that after noon, she was on the dyno.

I guess what I am saying is, enjoy

12-31-2005, 09:20 PM	#1
etnovass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14	Help with 96 Cobra Info I was hoping you guys can give me a little help. im looking a buying a used cobra and it has 126,000 miles on it. It has been well taken care of. I was just wondering how long the 4.6 dohc motors are good for? I know how they are driven is a lot to do with it. This mustang it owned by an old retired man and its all original. I just don’t want to buy a car and it give out on me, and if there is anything to look out for on the 96's. Any info is greatly appreciated.

01-01-2006, 11:57 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Help with 96 Cobra Info The 96 Cobras were/are a good car IMHO. I'd be leery about paying too much for one with 126,000 on the clock. I'm never seen one that high since most Cobra owners ginger them. Remember that this was a first model year so you can expect that there were some problems; check online for recalls and TSBs. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

01-02-2006, 07:22 PM	#3
etnovass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14	Re: Help with 96 Cobra Info Thanks for the info I decided not to get it I got a 01 gt with 40000 mi instead thanks for the reply

01-03-2006, 11:57 AM	#4
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Re: Help with 96 Cobra Info Congrats on your new purchase. How long before you start playing with it? I lasted a solid 24 hours. The day I took her home, we went to the local drag strip and wrung her out. The very next morning, she had a 4.10 gear, exhaust and a shifter handle, that after noon, she was on the dyno. I guess what I am saying is, enjoy __________________ 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.

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