looking for cobras

mk1993 · October 18th, 2011, 09:41 AM

So i never post in this section but im graduating in january and i was thinking on using grad money to buy a 96-98 cobra. I would love a termi but insurance is way to high, this body style isnt to bad. I wanted to know what prices they run in your area and what price i should pay? Also is there anything i should look for when buying one(common problems,etc). Thanks guys! And post pics of your favorite cobras

sikedsyko · October 18th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Have you considered an 01 Cobra? More power, better interior, better looking. And they are way cheaper on insurance than a term. I picked mine up with 30k miles for $12k about 2 years ago.

sikedsyko · October 18th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Oh and some obligatory pictures

Speedstang302 · October 18th, 2011, 10:36 AM

to each his own..i dont like the 99/01 cobra's...i think there a v6 looking car with a v8 in them...and better looking exterior/interior is all in opinion there sike...

the interiors are damn near the same thing, minus subtle changes like center console, stereo bezel design, but to say better, i think not id much prefer REAL black leather of the sn95's over the cheap faded looking charcoal any day...just reccomend ditching the stock radio setup...exterior wise..stock v6 hood flipped around, 1/2 of them have the terrible looking 99-01 spoiler and ugly chrome headlights..

and BIG difference is the stupid irs...personally i wouldnt own one with an irs..if i bought a termi that would be first even before exhaust.....

SAME brakes, besically the same engine (few hp here or there).....plus i think the sn95 cobra's compete with termi as best looking non shelby or special edition mustangs made...and btw the weight difference between an sn95 cobra and a 99-01 makes it about even even with hp differences..

Speedstang302 · October 18th, 2011, 10:43 AM

some proof of why sn95>all

bitemark46 · October 18th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Don't pay no more than 9500$ even with one with low miles.

Things to look out for....

IMRC's may get clogged. You can either clean them or delete them. Not too hard to do.
96's ran hot. There is a TSB on it.
98's had different "SVT" rims and had a better (more parameters) EEC.
96-97 had a strut tower brace. 98's didn't.
96-97 had a clock pod. 98's didn't.
Mid 98' tremec bought borg warner so all trannys from mid year had tremec stamped on it.
98's came in 2 rare colors from previous years (Canary yellow and bright atlantic blue).

Hope this helps.

OptionalStang · October 18th, 2011, 12:02 PM

personally..id turn a GT into a faster than cobra and less on insurance car..plus it would be yours,have the mods how you want them, and have it built to how you like to drive it..say a 96 gt with a cobra motor or a 32V baby cobra but built up..

BWAL · October 18th, 2011, 12:25 PM

mine:

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 12:36 PM

99 Cobras got the same hood as the v6's but the 01's hood is the complete opposite the opening is facing the driver instead of the street, and they def. Don't look like v6's. I personally don't like the 99 Cobras that much but the 01's is a different story for many reasons

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 12:38 PM

And you shoudnt really pay more then 10k for any cobra unless its a termi or it has less then like 40k miles and is in immaculate condition

mk1993 · October 18th, 2011, 02:27 PM

thanks for all the help guys and definately thanks for lettin me know what to look out for. I plan on looking for one in january-febuary and im looking to spend about $8k, maybe more if its worth it. Color wise i love all the colors, and i just checked insurance and its $400 more a year then my 00 V6 so its not that bad, maybe a months worth of paychecks. Thanks again for all the help and ill keep you updated!

p4ndiamond · October 18th, 2011, 03:47 PM

typically under 9k any day.
mine sn95 or go home

Speedstang302 · October 19th, 2011, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by BWAL

mine:

very nice bud

BWAL · October 19th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

very nice bud

thank you

i like your GT as well. that stance with those wheels and that color =

1989Gt. · October 19th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by OptionalStang

personally..id turn a GT into a faster than cobra and less on insurance car..plus it would be yours,have the mods how you want them, and have it built to how you like to drive it..say a 96 gt with a cobra motor or a 32V baby cobra but built up..

x2 I agree you can make a 96-98 just as fast as a cobra i did the cobra swap on mine and it was pretty easy. If you have the time. In so cal these cobras usually at a dealer range from 7-11k and private owners usually 5-9k but remember cash is king if you can buy one with cash do it.

Speedstang302 · October 19th, 2011, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by BWAL

thank you

i like your GT as well. that stance with those wheels and that color =

lol thanks..been a long time...hows everything been? last time we talked was 5.0 way back when you had the white fox

BWAL · October 19th, 2011, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

lol thanks..been a long time...hows everything been? last time we talked was 5.0 way back when you had the white fox

yeah lol, i remember. things are good. i now have 4 5.0 mustangs, including my original white one, and my cobra. didn't you have an '89? or '87? did you sell it to buy the SN95?

Speedstang302 · October 21st, 2011, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by BWAL

yeah lol, i remember. things are good. i now have 4 5.0 mustangs, including my original white one, and my cobra. didn't you have an '89? or '87? did you sell it to buy the SN95?

lol i ditched off here for a while..or well off forums for a while all together.. i think i had my 89gt to lx conversion $H!+ box at the time lol...lol i would keep all my cars liken you but no where to keep them all..i sold the 89 and bought my 87 lx hatch, traded that for a 86 gt, sold that immediately. bought a 91 gt, sold it then bought a 89 notch...built that 331 n/a and traded that straight up for my baby..my 93 notch...had 38k original miles black on black 1 owner..built that put a 408w and a little

n2o..then got offered an 04 mach 1 with 26k miles for my notch plus like $2500 so i took it..then had to sell the mach to pay my way through college...so with spare money i bought ol blue...only paid $3500..but have like $15k into her already and only 1/2 way done...lol and now a nap following the biography lol

BWAL · October 21st, 2011, 07:22 PM

lol jesus dude, you've been busy. and i don't have room for all my cars either so i stockpile them at my parents house and only keep two at a time to put in my garage lol

Jaa1456 · October 21st, 2011, 07:27 PM

Personally I think those sn95 are the ugliest years made. That being said my buddy is selling his 96 with 71k on it all stock and original for 6500. He added brand new light fixtures as his were yellowing.

October 18th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#1
mk1993 Enthusiast 01 true blue GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cville,Indiana Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	looking for cobras So i never post in this section but im graduating in january and i was thinking on using grad money to buy a 96-98 cobra. I would love a termi but insurance is way to high, this body style isnt to bad. I wanted to know what prices they run in your area and what price i should pay? Also is there anything i should look for when buying one(common problems,etc). Thanks guys! And post pics of your favorite cobras __________________ 00' V6-basics, mostly visual, missed! SOLD 01' GT True blue, bbk CAI, slp lm1 catback, tinted tails, HIDs, tokio blues, chin spoiler, clear fogs, 18x9/10 chrome saleens wrapped in nitto 555's, MMD fuel door, more to come

October 18th, 2011, 09:49 AM	#2
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,727 iTrader: 0 reviews	Have you considered an 01 Cobra? More power, better interior, better looking. And they are way cheaper on insurance than a term. I picked mine up with 30k miles for $12k about 2 years ago. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 18th, 2011, 09:56 AM	#3
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,727 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh and some obligatory pictures __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 18th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#4
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	to each his own..i dont like the 99/01 cobra's...i think there a v6 looking car with a v8 in them...and better looking exterior/interior is all in opinion there sike... the interiors are damn near the same thing, minus subtle changes like center console, stereo bezel design, but to say better, i think not id much prefer REAL black leather of the sn95's over the cheap faded looking charcoal any day...just reccomend ditching the stock radio setup...exterior wise..stock v6 hood flipped around, 1/2 of them have the terrible looking 99-01 spoiler and ugly chrome headlights.. and BIG difference is the stupid irs...personally i wouldnt own one with an irs..if i bought a termi that would be first even before exhaust..... SAME brakes, besically the same engine (few hp here or there).....plus i think the sn95 cobra's compete with termi as best looking non shelby or special edition mustangs made...and btw the weight difference between an sn95 cobra and a 99-01 makes it about even even with hp differences.. __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

October 18th, 2011, 10:43 AM	#5
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	some proof of why sn95>all __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

October 18th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#6
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't pay no more than 9500$ even with one with low miles. Things to look out for.... IMRC's may get clogged. You can either clean them or delete them. Not too hard to do. 96's ran hot. There is a TSB on it. 98's had different "SVT" rims and had a better (more parameters) EEC. 96-97 had a strut tower brace. 98's didn't. 96-97 had a clock pod. 98's didn't. Mid 98' tremec bought borg warner so all trannys from mid year had tremec stamped on it. 98's came in 2 rare colors from previous years (Canary yellow and bright atlantic blue). Hope this helps. __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

October 18th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#7
OptionalStang Banned 1997 cougar 4.6 1/2PI TooFast4theFUZZ Join Date: May 2011 Location: se wi Posts: 991 iTrader: 1 reviews	personally..id turn a GT into a faster than cobra and less on insurance car..plus it would be yours,have the mods how you want them, and have it built to how you like to drive it..say a 96 gt with a cobra motor or a 32V baby cobra but built up..

October 18th, 2011, 12:25 PM	#8
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	mine: __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

October 18th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#9
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	99 Cobras got the same hood as the v6's but the 01's hood is the complete opposite the opening is facing the driver instead of the street, and they def. Don't look like v6's. I personally don't like the 99 Cobras that much but the 01's is a different story for many reasons __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 12:38 PM	#10
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	And you shoudnt really pay more then 10k for any cobra unless its a termi or it has less then like 40k miles and is in immaculate condition __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013 Last edited by PsnSnake_19; October 18th, 2011 at 02:31 PM.

October 18th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#11
mk1993 Enthusiast 01 true blue GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cville,Indiana Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for all the help guys and definately thanks for lettin me know what to look out for. I plan on looking for one in january-febuary and im looking to spend about $8k, maybe more if its worth it. Color wise i love all the colors, and i just checked insurance and its $400 more a year then my 00 V6 so its not that bad, maybe a months worth of paychecks. Thanks again for all the help and ill keep you updated! __________________ 00' V6-basics, mostly visual, missed! SOLD 01' GT True blue, bbk CAI, slp lm1 catback, tinted tails, HIDs, tokio blues, chin spoiler, clear fogs, 18x9/10 chrome saleens wrapped in nitto 555's, MMD fuel door, more to come

October 18th, 2011, 03:47 PM	#12
p4ndiamond Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Pacific Green Cobra 14.80 No traction Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,216 iTrader: 0 reviews	typically under 9k any day. mine sn95 or go home __________________ GT ENGINE (temporary) 4.30 Gears , 31 spline Moser axles , Detroit tru Trac diff, Jmod 4r70w , Pi intake Hitech stage 2 cam, Vortech V2 3.33 pulley. Alum drive shaft. Lowering kit x2 ball joints ,screamin demon coils, LCA "

October 21st, 2011, 07:22 PM	#19
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	lol jesus dude, you've been busy. and i don't have room for all my cars either so i stockpile them at my parents house and only keep two at a time to put in my garage lol __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

October 21st, 2011, 07:27 PM	#20
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Personally I think those sn95 are the ugliest years made. That being said my buddy is selling his 96 with 71k on it all stock and original for 6500. He added brand new light fixtures as his were yellowing.

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