New car for school

Mach1Pony · January 19th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Im hoping to attend Universal Technical Institute soon and will be doing to Ford FACT program alongside of my actual certification. Now my only real concern is my transportation. Since I will be doing to Ford program, naturally i would be looking for a Mustang. I was looking at the 03-04 Mach 1. That is my main choice but i was wondering if yall could give me some insight in to the Mach 1 and the Gt of the same year. Thanks

M.G

drazga97 · January 19th, 2010, 05:24 PM

IMO 03-04 cobra > mach1 > 99/01 cobra > bullitt > gt
i like the mach1s more than the non sc cobras because they have a solid axle and shaker with a similar engine.

rk_2000_Z/28 · January 19th, 2010, 07:24 PM

Don't get a gt. Scrape together the extra cash and get a mach1. I've never heard any mach1 owners say they wish they got a gt, but I've heard plenty of gt owners wishing they had heald out for a mach1.

I'm on my iPhone so I don't want to get too detailed, but the difference in performance for the two is a big jump.

Mach1Pony · January 19th, 2010, 08:19 PM

What's the average price for a 03-04 cobra compaired to a Mach 1 of the same year. It's gonna be a project car as well as a learning platform.

rk_2000_Z/28 · January 19th, 2010, 08:51 PM

Same year, similair miles you are looking to pay about $7k more for the terminator. N/A cobras are actually going to be cheaper than the mach1. And I'd take a mach1 over a 99-01 cobra.

Mach Boy · January 19th, 2010, 09:26 PM

For a learning platform I'd get either the 96-01 Cobras or Mach. Any of those platforms will be cheaper than the 03/04 Cobra and all require that you break apart the motor if you want to put big power in them.

drazga97 · January 19th, 2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by rk_2000_Z/28

And I'd take a mach1 over a 99-01 cobra.

vita · January 19th, 2010, 11:18 PM

i love my cobra.

dont get a GT.

Lefty · January 20th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Eh, I like the Mach 1's, but to me there isn't any fun factor. People see Mach 1 and unless you're a Ford/Mustang person, you don't really now what it is...now when people see Cobra;.....now we'retalkin'

Plus, no matter what everybody says about the SRA, the IRS pwns the SRA and I'd take that any day of the week over the SRA.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 20th, 2010, 09:13 AM

I personally love the IRS in my Cobra.

The pros of Mach 1
Same engine platform as 99/01 Cobras
SRA (some peoples opinion)
Better gearing

99/01
IRS (my opinion)
Avaiable in Convertible!!!!! Biggest reason IMO.
Better interior - seats

If you are looking for a good project, you might want to consider the 96-98 cobra as well.

zigbigadoru · January 20th, 2010, 09:28 AM

id actually rate the bullits slightly above the 99-01 cobras. i know i know the 99-01 cobras have more power and a better platform but i just like them so much.

Lefty · January 20th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

I personally love the IRS in my Cobra.

Avaiable in Convertible!!!!! Biggest reason IMO.
Better interior - seats

If you are looking for a good project, you might want to consider the 96-98 cobra as well.

+1

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru

id actually rate the bullits slightly above the 99-01 cobras. i know i know the 99-01 cobras have more power and a better platform but i just like them so much.

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AzSonicSnake · January 20th, 2010, 10:06 AM

i would highly recommend a mach 1 over any of the other choices (other than 03-04 cobra). those that have not driven would would not understand the allure of the shaker.

i love it! i would put one on my cobra if it wasn't for the heat extractor hood. and people know what a mach 1 is. and if they don't who cares. you still have one badass ride. i would suggest the manual one though because it does come with a forged crank where the automatics come with a cast crank. the manuals take just a little more power. as for the whole irs vs sra debate, i see far more reliability issues with the irs's than a good ol sra. is the ride nicer in an irs? well, sure it is. having driven both though, i'd take an sra all day long.

Lefty · January 20th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Yeah, make sure it's a stick car.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 20th, 2010, 10:12 AM

^ That's because you're gay. lol

It really comes down to what you want to do with the car in the IRS v SRA debate. If you are wanting to build a high HP car for drag racing, SRA is the easy way to go. If you want to just build a fun street car and enjoy some fun runs, the IRS wil be just fine.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 20th, 2010, 10:12 AM

OOPs. The you're gay comment was meant for AZ, not L.

AzSonicSnake · January 20th, 2010, 10:16 AM

haha. have you driven a mach 1, and i mean further then a block?

i have had two different machs in my possesion, and driven both well over 100 miles, and fell in love. i tell ya, if i didn't have so much time/love/money invested into my cobra, i woulda sold it to get one.

Lefty · January 20th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

OOPs. The you're gay comment was meant for AZ, not L.

lol

drazga97 · January 20th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru

id actually rate the bullits slightly above the 99-01 cobras. i know i know the 99-01 cobras have more power and a better platform but i just like them so much.

thats like taking a firebird over a trans am

Mach Boy · January 20th, 2010, 10:43 AM

What's the difference between the Cobra and Mach seats other than the Cobra emblem?

January 19th, 2010, 05:21 PM	#1
Mach1Pony Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	New car for school Im hoping to attend Universal Technical Institute soon and will be doing to Ford FACT program alongside of my actual certification. Now my only real concern is my transportation. Since I will be doing to Ford program, naturally i would be looking for a Mustang. I was looking at the 03-04 Mach 1. That is my main choice but i was wondering if yall could give me some insight in to the Mach 1 and the Gt of the same year. Thanks M.G

January 19th, 2010, 05:24 PM	#2
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	IMO 03-04 cobra > mach1 > 99/01 cobra > bullitt > gt i like the mach1s more than the non sc cobras because they have a solid axle and shaker with a similar engine. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

January 19th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#3
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't get a gt. Scrape together the extra cash and get a mach1. I've never heard any mach1 owners say they wish they got a gt, but I've heard plenty of gt owners wishing they had heald out for a mach1. I'm on my iPhone so I don't want to get too detailed, but the difference in performance for the two is a big jump. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

January 19th, 2010, 08:51 PM	#5
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	Same year, similair miles you are looking to pay about $7k more for the terminator. N/A cobras are actually going to be cheaper than the mach1. And I'd take a mach1 over a 99-01 cobra. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

January 19th, 2010, 09:26 PM	#6
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	For a learning platform I'd get either the 96-01 Cobras or Mach. Any of those platforms will be cheaper than the 03/04 Cobra and all require that you break apart the motor if you want to put big power in them. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

January 19th, 2010, 08:19 PM	#4
Mach1Pony Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	What's the average price for a 03-04 cobra compaired to a Mach 1 of the same year. It's gonna be a project car as well as a learning platform.

January 20th, 2010, 08:38 AM	#9
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Eh, I like the Mach 1's, but to me there isn't any fun factor. People see Mach 1 and unless you're a Ford/Mustang person, you don't really now what it is...now when people see Cobra;.....now we'retalkin' Plus, no matter what everybody says about the SRA, the IRS pwns the SRA and I'd take that any day of the week over the SRA. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 20th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#10
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	I personally love the IRS in my Cobra. The pros of Mach 1 Same engine platform as 99/01 Cobras SRA (some peoples opinion) Better gearing 99/01 IRS (my opinion) Avaiable in Convertible!!!!! Biggest reason IMO. Better interior - seats If you are looking for a good project, you might want to consider the 96-98 cobra as well. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 20th, 2010, 10:06 AM	#13
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	i would highly recommend a mach 1 over any of the other choices (other than 03-04 cobra). those that have not driven would would not understand the allure of the shaker. i love it! i would put one on my cobra if it wasn't for the heat extractor hood. and people know what a mach 1 is. and if they don't who cares. you still have one badass ride. i would suggest the manual one though because it does come with a forged crank where the automatics come with a cast crank. the manuals take just a little more power. as for the whole irs vs sra debate, i see far more reliability issues with the irs's than a good ol sra. is the ride nicer in an irs? well, sure it is. having driven both though, i'd take an sra all day long. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

January 20th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#14
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Yeah, make sure it's a stick car. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 20th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#15
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ That's because you're gay. lol It really comes down to what you want to do with the car in the IRS v SRA debate. If you are wanting to build a high HP car for drag racing, SRA is the easy way to go. If you want to just build a fun street car and enjoy some fun runs, the IRS wil be just fine. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 20th, 2010, 10:16 AM	#17
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	haha. have you driven a mach 1, and i mean further then a block? i have had two different machs in my possesion, and driven both well over 100 miles, and fell in love. i tell ya, if i didn't have so much time/love/money invested into my cobra, i woulda sold it to get one. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

January 20th, 2010, 10:43 AM	#20
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	What's the difference between the Cobra and Mach seats other than the Cobra emblem? __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

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