What should I buy?

09-22-2001, 12:05 AM

I am buying a new mustang within a month, but I don't know what to buy. I've narrowed my choices to either a 2001 Cobra or Saleen s281SC. This will be my daily driver. I can afford either but the payments for the Cobra look alot better

My fear is that I will spend alot more upgrading a Cobra and lose my warranty in the process. I'm not into ground effects and decorations I just want serious power and good handling, with dependability, of course. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HiFlow5 0 · 09-22-2001, 12:31 AM

if u have the money get the saleen, i wish i could!!! u want power and good handleing, get the saleen!

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's.

89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater!
MY89GT

SMOKE · 09-25-2001, 11:59 AM

Well I'd say get the SALEEN if you're not planning on modifications and the warranty is the most desirable thing.

I'd say get the Cobra and put on a blower and add some handling items ... call it a day.

Consider sending the Cobra to STEEDA to get the additions? Best of both worlds and you get a warranty.

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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!!!

09-25-2001, 10:50 PM

Thanks everyone! SMOKE, I didn't think about doing the STEEDA thing, Good idea

I signed the deal for the Cobra tonight. Hope to pick it up tomorrow evening. Both cars are awesome, no doubt, but the Cobra made more sense. 17K is alot of money and A tweeked out Cobra is going to be better for what I want than a Saleen. 320hp to start, Independant rear suspension, and the seats are more comfy too

You'll be seeing me around, with a new name, of course.

Snakeman · 09-29-2001, 12:02 PM

IRS=wheel hop on the track

most drag-racers swap out the IRS for a solid axle setup.

congrats on your new ride!!!!!!

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Rob Wegner
90 LX
11.8 @ 118
98 Cobra #4699
12.9 @ 112

09-22-2001, 12:05 AM	#1
deciding Guest Posts: n/a	What should I buy? I am buying a new mustang within a month, but I don't know what to buy. I've narrowed my choices to either a 2001 Cobra or Saleen s281SC. This will be my daily driver. I can afford either but the payments for the Cobra look alot better My fear is that I will spend alot more upgrading a Cobra and lose my warranty in the process. I'm not into ground effects and decorations I just want serious power and good handling, with dependability, of course. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

09-22-2001, 12:31 AM	#2
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	if u have the money get the saleen, i wish i could!!! u want power and good handleing, get the saleen! ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's. 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT

09-25-2001, 11:59 AM	#3
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Well I'd say get the SALEEN if you're not planning on modifications and the warranty is the most desirable thing. I'd say get the Cobra and put on a blower and add some handling items ... call it a day. Consider sending the Cobra to STEEDA to get the additions? Best of both worlds and you get a warranty. ------------------ 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!!!

09-25-2001, 10:50 PM	#4
deciding Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone! SMOKE, I didn't think about doing the STEEDA thing, Good idea I signed the deal for the Cobra tonight. Hope to pick it up tomorrow evening. Both cars are awesome, no doubt, but the Cobra made more sense. 17K is alot of money and A tweeked out Cobra is going to be better for what I want than a Saleen. 320hp to start, Independant rear suspension, and the seats are more comfy too You'll be seeing me around, with a new name, of course.

09-29-2001, 12:02 PM	#5
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	IRS=wheel hop on the track most drag-racers swap out the IRS for a solid axle setup. congrats on your new ride!!!!!! ------------------ Rob Wegner 90 LX 11.8 @ 118 98 Cobra #4699 12.9 @ 112