01 cobra or 01 GT or just wait for the 02

streetfreak · 10-20-2001, 04:14 PM

Come spring of 2002 I am looking to buy a new mustang and put up the old 87 LX to build for the track but I want a new pony for the street I was thinking of the 01 Cobra or GT but should I wait and find a 02 cobra or GT im looking to spend about 30-35000 on the car and I only plan on doing minor mods because I will be building the 87 LX for drag(nmra)EFI ren. I plan on useing a shot of the juice but dont know to much about the new motors and what they can handle stock plus pullies,h/x pipe cat back,cold air,and gears so so which one is a better buy not counting the cobra has more power to start off will.
thanx

bstang46 · 10-20-2001, 04:18 PM

I have a 01 GT and i am very pleased in it. I will tell you this. I would wait till 04 to get a new mustang. In 04 Ford is producing the Boss 302. Just thougth you would like to know that.

Mercury · 10-20-2001, 04:44 PM

Or wait to see if the Mach 1 is coming out.

*Please FORD BRING IT OUT* I will trade the RedBaron (2000 GT) in for one. Performance Red of course.

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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.

SMOKE · 10-21-2001, 07:09 AM

Well I'd go for the 01 Cobra since changes will be cosmetic not too sustantial.

If you can wait for the Mach 1 you would be impressed I think.

Personally ... Cobra over the GT, any year.

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blue00gt · 10-22-2001, 03:41 PM

If you've got that much to spend and don't plan on getting crazy with mods, I would get the 01 Cobra (especially with the 0% APR for 5 years that they are offering around here until the end of the month - they may have this at dealerships in your area also). They run low 13s stock and as long as ypu don't get them making too much power and try to put slicks on, you'll be alright with the independent rear.

01Snake · 10-23-2001, 12:34 AM

Obviously I am biased on this one, but I don't understand the dilemma. If you have a set amount to spend and want to get all the performance add-ons you can for the money a GT + Blower + all the obligatory bolt ons... makes alot of sense, but staying mild with mods the Cobra has got to be the choice if you can spend that much. 320 vs. 265hp! It takes a few mods to gain 55hp. Not to mention, my seats are NICE, the polished wheels are cool (wish they were 18s though, but I'm not crying) and bonus style points too.
As far as the 2001 vs. 2002: 0% for 60 months will save me a few thousand dollars so now was the time to act, but if you need to wait then 2002 would be the way to go I don't expect dealers to give away 2001 Cobras below invoice or anything. There is a dealership in town putting a $5000 up sticker on Cobras

I bought mine a few miles down the road for more than a thousand below sticker and got the 0%! I AM STOKED! Either way you go I know you'll be happy with your decision, good luck.
Oh yeah, if your leaning toward GT then a Bullitt is cool or Mach 1 definately if it is made (unless you want a vert) Roush, Steeda... are also good options.

[This message has been edited by 01Snake (edited 10-23-2001).]

Nitrous Al · 10-23-2001, 07:13 PM

'01 Cobra, '01 Cobra, '01 Cobra!!!

91LX2Bfast · 10-23-2001, 08:22 PM

Why not get a SVT Lightning, throw in a flip-chip, air injection kit, and a 4# lower blower pulley, and use it as a 12 sec tow vehicle (on stock F1's mind you) for your track only Stang.
With only those three mods, it makes a heck of a daily driver: able to do light towing, utilty of the bed, and able to wax LS1's while carrying some stacks of plywood

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1997 Thunderbird 4.6L: Dynomax cat-back, MN-12 perf. offroad downtubes and Y-pipe w/ Magnaflow resonator, 80mm MAF with cone filter, B&M trans cooler, Inject-Tech chip, MAC U/D pulleys, KVR front brake upgrade. 15.2 @ 91 before exhaust & pulleys. Not bad for a 3800lb auto 4.6L

No Longer own: 91 LX 5.0L 5 spd

10-20-2001, 04:14 PM	#1
streetfreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Elgin il Posts: 8	01 cobra or 01 GT or just wait for the 02 Come spring of 2002 I am looking to buy a new mustang and put up the old 87 LX to build for the track but I want a new pony for the street I was thinking of the 01 Cobra or GT but should I wait and find a 02 cobra or GT im looking to spend about 30-35000 on the car and I only plan on doing minor mods because I will be building the 87 LX for drag(nmra)EFI ren. I plan on useing a shot of the juice but dont know to much about the new motors and what they can handle stock plus pullies,h/x pipe cat back,cold air,and gears so so which one is a better buy not counting the cobra has more power to start off will. thanx

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10-20-2001, 04:18 PM	#2
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	I have a 01 GT and i am very pleased in it. I will tell you this. I would wait till 04 to get a new mustang. In 04 Ford is producing the Boss 302. Just thougth you would like to know that.

10-20-2001, 04:44 PM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Or wait to see if the Mach 1 is coming out. Please FORD BRING IT OUT I will trade the RedBaron (2000 GT) in for one. Performance Red of course. ------------------ 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.

10-21-2001, 07:09 AM	#4
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Well I'd go for the 01 Cobra since changes will be cosmetic not too sustantial. If you can wait for the Mach 1 you would be impressed I think. Personally ... Cobra over the GT, any year. ------------------ K! Personalized Black 98 SVO Blown DVD/TV equipped daily driver Stage II ROUSH without the side exhaust Dyno 303rwhp 338rwtrq Still working out the kinks!!!

10-22-2001, 03:41 PM	#5
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	If you've got that much to spend and don't plan on getting crazy with mods, I would get the 01 Cobra (especially with the 0% APR for 5 years that they are offering around here until the end of the month - they may have this at dealerships in your area also). They run low 13s stock and as long as ypu don't get them making too much power and try to put slicks on, you'll be alright with the independent rear.

10-23-2001, 12:34 AM	#6
01Snake Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: KY Posts: 19	Obviously I am biased on this one, but I don't understand the dilemma. If you have a set amount to spend and want to get all the performance add-ons you can for the money a GT + Blower + all the obligatory bolt ons... makes alot of sense, but staying mild with mods the Cobra has got to be the choice if you can spend that much. 320 vs. 265hp! It takes a few mods to gain 55hp. Not to mention, my seats are NICE, the polished wheels are cool (wish they were 18s though, but I'm not crying) and bonus style points too. As far as the 2001 vs. 2002: 0% for 60 months will save me a few thousand dollars so now was the time to act, but if you need to wait then 2002 would be the way to go I don't expect dealers to give away 2001 Cobras below invoice or anything. There is a dealership in town putting a $5000 up sticker on Cobras I bought mine a few miles down the road for more than a thousand below sticker and got the 0%! I AM STOKED! Either way you go I know you'll be happy with your decision, good luck. Oh yeah, if your leaning toward GT then a Bullitt is cool or Mach 1 definately if it is made (unless you want a vert) Roush, Steeda... are also good options. [This message has been edited by 01Snake (edited 10-23-2001).]

10-23-2001, 07:13 PM	#7
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	'01 Cobra, '01 Cobra, '01 Cobra!!!

10-23-2001, 08:22 PM	#8
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Why not get a SVT Lightning, throw in a flip-chip, air injection kit, and a 4# lower blower pulley, and use it as a 12 sec tow vehicle (on stock F1's mind you) for your track only Stang. With only those three mods, it makes a heck of a daily driver: able to do light towing, utilty of the bed, and able to wax LS1's while carrying some stacks of plywood ------------------ 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L: Dynomax cat-back, MN-12 perf. offroad downtubes and Y-pipe w/ Magnaflow resonator, 80mm MAF with cone filter, B&M trans cooler, Inject-Tech chip, MAC U/D pulleys, KVR front brake upgrade. 15.2 @ 91 before exhaust & pulleys. Not bad for a 3800lb auto 4.6L No Longer own: 91 LX 5.0L 5 spd