spyder210 Asked:
"how is that possible that the 98 is supposedly faster with lower trg and hp numbers.....w/e..."
Spyder, the 1999 Cobra had an engineering issue with excessive flashing at the intake manifold and an exhaust restriction. Check this link and if you go with a 99 make sure this performanace campaign recall was conducted on the vehicle. If not call the SVT line and see if the recall was for unlimited miles, susequent owners.
http://www.bonforums.com/mustang/cobra_99stopsale.htm
The IRS module in the 99-03 Cobras ROCKS! Entirely different driving machine on the concrete to asphalt transitions through corners. Now I know these aren't built for a silly little jots down a curvatious road, but Dude!
If you can afford one, the new Mach I is up there with the Cobra. It doesn't pull the new '03s 390hp/390tq numbers, but the Valve train technology is there, as well as the suspension upgrades (no IRS). Plus it's got that boss functional cowel on the hood and who doesn't like a real manly looking car eh? Good Looking 32V 4.6L DOHC 305hp/320tq all for $29,000. Not a bad deal. Still gets 17/25 MPG too.
Good Luck and as Dark said, regardless, you CAN'T go wrong when you own a special production car like a SVT Cobra (or the Mach 1).
Jennifer
aka - Jane of all Trades.