Cobra Advice

bstang46 · 01-06-2002, 03:48 PM

I have an 01 GT auto. I am very seriously thinking about selling it to purchase a 96-98 Cobra. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or comments about this decision.

Thanks
Brand

StoplightWarrior · 01-06-2002, 09:59 PM

Well, I too have an auto 2000 GT. I happen to have a cobra as well, it's a 94, though, so it's not as potent as the 96-98engines. I can say this: I get way more looks from girls when Im driving the Black GT. I seem to get more teenage, and young males gawking at the red cobra, though. Maybe it's because most girls dont really know what a cobra is....i dont know.
If I were in your shoes, and could sell the GT to get a mod cobra, without losing any money, i'd do it. You slap some gears, exhaust, and some sticky tires on the cobra, and you could dip into the 12's. Good luck.

bstang46 · 01-07-2002, 12:00 AM

Thanks man. I really appreciate the info.

98SNAKE · 01-07-2002, 05:17 PM

Well as nice as your GT is I would still sell it for the Cobra. Many people in this forum have done some amazing things with the GT but if you put the same mods on a Cobra that has more horsepower it will of course out perform the GT. Not to mention the sound difference the 32 valves give to the exhaust note. Maybe since I own a Cobra my opinion is weighted to one side but a Cobra is a Cobra and a GT is a GT.

Will

bstang46 · 01-07-2002, 08:47 PM

Is there anything I should know about any certain year model between 96-98. What about pricing? What would be my best bet?

Thanks
Brand

98SNAKE · 01-08-2002, 06:07 PM

You should be able to find a good car for around 17,000.00 and up. I also think there was a cooling problem on the 96 and 97 models, so they changed something on the 98 models. Not sure what sorry.

Will

bstang46 · 01-08-2002, 09:30 PM

17 grand??? Wow, I have found alot where I live for around 13 grand with less than 50k miles. I dont know, it must be a location thing. But , I appreciate the advice.

thanks
Brand

bstang46 · 01-11-2002, 12:17 AM

Hey Guys,

I found me a Cobra. Tell me what you all think. It is a 96 Mystic in color. Black Leather. With mileage in the 40's. Very great shape. They are asking 16,500. What do yall think I should do?

Thanks
Brand

Stefan · 01-11-2002, 12:31 AM

If it checks out I would get it. Mystic Cobras are pretty sweet. I don't know how many 96's came in Mystic paint but it's awesome. It could possibly have some collector value down the road.

Brett

98SNAKE · 01-12-2002, 09:15 AM

Go check it out and if it is in good shape get it. That's not to many miles for a 96 at all.

Will

bstang46 · 01-13-2002, 06:49 PM

Does anyone know a good site or place I can post my car for sell on the net????? Or a good magizine to put it in for sell????

Thanks
Brand

tireburner163 · 01-14-2002, 06:45 PM

They only made 2000 Mystic Cobra's so it will have some collector value down the road. I'd buy it, just have it checked out first.

01-06-2002, 03:48 PM	#1
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Cobra Advice I have an 01 GT auto. I am very seriously thinking about selling it to purchase a 96-98 Cobra. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or comments about this decision. Thanks Brand __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-06-2002, 09:59 PM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Well, I too have an auto 2000 GT. I happen to have a cobra as well, it's a 94, though, so it's not as potent as the 96-98engines. I can say this: I get way more looks from girls when Im driving the Black GT. I seem to get more teenage, and young males gawking at the red cobra, though. Maybe it's because most girls dont really know what a cobra is....i dont know. If I were in your shoes, and could sell the GT to get a mod cobra, without losing any money, i'd do it. You slap some gears, exhaust, and some sticky tires on the cobra, and you could dip into the 12's. Good luck. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

01-07-2002, 12:00 AM	#3
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Thanks man. I really appreciate the info. __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-07-2002, 05:17 PM	#4
98SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Heights,Michigan Posts: 129	Cobra all the way!! Well as nice as your GT is I would still sell it for the Cobra. Many people in this forum have done some amazing things with the GT but if you put the same mods on a Cobra that has more horsepower it will of course out perform the GT. Not to mention the sound difference the 32 valves give to the exhaust note. Maybe since I own a Cobra my opinion is weighted to one side but a Cobra is a Cobra and a GT is a GT. Will __________________ SOLD!!! 98Cobra Black on Black Coupe 4.30's DTS diff cover Eaton posi Moser 31 spline axles Spec Stage 2 clutch B&M Ripper shifter BBK off-road x-pipe Steeda pullies Steeda timing adj@14deg MAC cold air Best Time 12.9 @107.5 on street tires New Car 03 Cobra Not Stock

01-07-2002, 08:47 PM	#5
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Is there anything I should know about any certain year model between 96-98. What about pricing? What would be my best bet? Thanks Brand __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-08-2002, 06:07 PM	#6
98SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Heights,Michigan Posts: 129	You should be able to find a good car for around 17,000.00 and up. I also think there was a cooling problem on the 96 and 97 models, so they changed something on the 98 models. Not sure what sorry. Will __________________ SOLD!!! 98Cobra Black on Black Coupe 4.30's DTS diff cover Eaton posi Moser 31 spline axles Spec Stage 2 clutch B&M Ripper shifter BBK off-road x-pipe Steeda pullies Steeda timing adj@14deg MAC cold air Best Time 12.9 @107.5 on street tires New Car 03 Cobra Not Stock

01-08-2002, 09:30 PM	#7
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	17 grand??? Wow, I have found alot where I live for around 13 grand with less than 50k miles. I dont know, it must be a location thing. But , I appreciate the advice. thanks Brand __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-11-2002, 12:17 AM	#8
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Hey Guys, I found me a Cobra. Tell me what you all think. It is a 96 Mystic in color. Black Leather. With mileage in the 40's. Very great shape. They are asking 16,500. What do yall think I should do? Thanks Brand __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-11-2002, 12:31 AM	#9
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	If it checks out I would get it. Mystic Cobras are pretty sweet. I don't know how many 96's came in Mystic paint but it's awesome. It could possibly have some collector value down the road. Brett __________________ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

01-12-2002, 09:15 AM	#10
98SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Heights,Michigan Posts: 129	Go check it out and if it is in good shape get it. That's not to many miles for a 96 at all. Will __________________ SOLD!!! 98Cobra Black on Black Coupe 4.30's DTS diff cover Eaton posi Moser 31 spline axles Spec Stage 2 clutch B&M Ripper shifter BBK off-road x-pipe Steeda pullies Steeda timing adj@14deg MAC cold air Best Time 12.9 @107.5 on street tires New Car 03 Cobra Not Stock

01-13-2002, 06:49 PM	#11
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Does anyone know a good site or place I can post my car for sell on the net????? Or a good magizine to put it in for sell???? Thanks Brand __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

01-14-2002, 06:45 PM	#12
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	They only made 2000 Mystic Cobra's so it will have some collector value down the road. I'd buy it, just have it checked out first. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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