Thinking about buying a Mustang and have a few ?'s

John Sharp · 09-28-2002, 12:05 AM

First, I would just like to say you all have a nice site here and I hope I can learn alot from this site.

I am currently selling my 99 Jeep in hopes of getting a 97-98 Mustang. I know that I want the 4.6L but what are the differences between the GT and the Cobra? Is there anything I should look out for during those years and is the Cobra worth the extra couple grand? Thanks advance.

John

Crazy Horse GT · 09-28-2002, 12:36 AM

welcome to mw.

the cobra is a twin overhead cam car , the gt is a single overhead cam car, the cobra has more hp, yes it's worth the extra money, but imho dont care for the independant rear supension, too much wheel hop, might want to ck into a 99+ car better heads & intake, not downing the 96-98, but 99+ has better flowing heads & intake, good luck on your choice, i chose a gt because, im broke heheh.

John Sharp · 09-28-2002, 12:47 AM

hmmm...I am on a pretty tight budget and cant really go into debt cause I only have a part time job that barely pays the college bills. But my Jeep is paid off and they are selling around here for about $11,500. I have seen some 97-98 GT's and 95-96 Cobra's for that much.

Any more ideas?

John

tireburner163 · 09-28-2002, 12:50 AM

Yes, the Cobra is worth the extra money. It makes a extra 90hp over a GT and is MUCH faster. And don't worry about the independent rear suspention(IRS) it only can on 99+ Cobra's.

IMO, I wouldn't go with a 96-98 GT....not if you looking for speed. They are dogs. Sucky heads, sucky intake. If you looking for speed go with a 99+ GT.

mustangII460 · 09-28-2002, 12:53 AM

Id buy a Camaro because Fords are slow. j/k

Hey man welcome aboard, I PM'ed you about your question concerning carreer.

Id say go with what ever Mustang you can afford. Beats the heck out of driving a ricer.

Anyway welcome again to MW. Even if you dont get a Stang come back post with us.

GO VOLS!!

tireburner163 · 09-28-2002, 12:54 AM

Well if your on a tight budget I would suggest a 94-95 GT. Then you will have the popular 5.0 V-8. Parts are much cheaper for them than they are for 4.6 liter motors. They also have much for potential. 94-95 GT's are also gettin pretty cheap. I guy I know just picked up a 95 Mustang GT convertable with leather and 72K miles for $7K

Crazy Horse GT · 09-28-2002, 12:54 AM

well if you get a 95 it's still a 5.0, plenty of power parts there, the 96-98 with the 4.6 , you can alway's do a 99+ head swap, it's really your call. get whatever you can afford, i havent done many mod's to my car, because of my wife's health, cancer., so im new to the mod motor's myself, my last car was a 69 coupe. good luck.

John Sharp · 09-28-2002, 01:03 AM

looks like I am going to have to look around a bit and get some more prices, I hadn;t really looked older than '95. I didnt know the Cobra was that much different..I always just thought it was a package, not any "real" differences.

Thanks for all the replies...pretty quick.

thanks for the reply mustangII, you got return pm.

John

Topless In Texas · 09-28-2002, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the boards!
Ya, there is a TREMENdOUS diff. between the Cobra and the GT..if I had my choice, i'd rather have a Cobra! You might check out getting a 94/95.. Like they said, they are easy to mod, and they are selling cheaper. I have a 94 GT and I love it. You'd be surprised what you could do w/ the engine to bump it up.
Good luck and WELCOME!
Topless In Texas/TNT

09-28-2002, 12:05 AM	#1
John Sharp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 7	Thinking about buying a Mustang and have a few ?'s First, I would just like to say you all have a nice site here and I hope I can learn alot from this site. I am currently selling my 99 Jeep in hopes of getting a 97-98 Mustang. I know that I want the 4.6L but what are the differences between the GT and the Cobra? Is there anything I should look out for during those years and is the Cobra worth the extra couple grand? Thanks advance. John

09-28-2002, 12:36 AM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	welcome to mw. the cobra is a twin overhead cam car , the gt is a single overhead cam car, the cobra has more hp, yes it's worth the extra money, but imho dont care for the independant rear supension, too much wheel hop, might want to ck into a 99+ car better heads & intake, not downing the 96-98, but 99+ has better flowing heads & intake, good luck on your choice, i chose a gt because, im broke heheh. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

09-28-2002, 12:50 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Yes, the Cobra is worth the extra money. It makes a extra 90hp over a GT and is MUCH faster. And don't worry about the independent rear suspention(IRS) it only can on 99+ Cobra's. IMO, I wouldn't go with a 96-98 GT....not if you looking for speed. They are dogs. Sucky heads, sucky intake. If you looking for speed go with a 99+ GT. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

09-28-2002, 12:53 AM	#5
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Id buy a Camaro because Fords are slow. j/k Hey man welcome aboard, I PM'ed you about your question concerning carreer. Id say go with what ever Mustang you can afford. Beats the heck out of driving a ricer. Anyway welcome again to MW. Even if you dont get a Stang come back post with us. GO VOLS!! __________________ Frank

09-28-2002, 12:54 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Well if your on a tight budget I would suggest a 94-95 GT. Then you will have the popular 5.0 V-8. Parts are much cheaper for them than they are for 4.6 liter motors. They also have much for potential. 94-95 GT's are also gettin pretty cheap. I guy I know just picked up a 95 Mustang GT convertable with leather and 72K miles for $7K __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

09-28-2002, 12:47 AM	#3
John Sharp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 7	hmmm...I am on a pretty tight budget and cant really go into debt cause I only have a part time job that barely pays the college bills. But my Jeep is paid off and they are selling around here for about $11,500. I have seen some 97-98 GT's and 95-96 Cobra's for that much. Any more ideas? John

09-28-2002, 01:03 AM	#8
John Sharp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 7	looks like I am going to have to look around a bit and get some more prices, I hadn;t really looked older than '95. I didnt know the Cobra was that much different..I always just thought it was a package, not any "real" differences. Thanks for all the replies...pretty quick. thanks for the reply mustangII, you got return pm. John

09-28-2002, 10:02 AM	#9
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	:) Welcome to the boards! Ya, there is a TREMENdOUS diff. between the Cobra and the GT..if I had my choice, i'd rather have a Cobra! You might check out getting a 94/95.. Like they said, they are easy to mod, and they are selling cheaper. I have a 94 GT and I love it. You'd be surprised what you could do w/ the engine to bump it up. Good luck and WELCOME! Topless In Texas/TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!