Decisions: Best Mustang to buy?

MARV3LOUS · September 13th, 2010, 04:36 PM

Hey everybody,

I am new to the site and wanted to pick some brains to see what I should decide on getting. I am going to be in the market very soon for a car and I wanted to get something that I will be hopefully keeping for a long time to come. I was looking at all types of cars, such as STis, GTOs, WS6s, G35s, & so on.. Well, I figured I don't want a sedan, don't really trust Nissan so much. Also took into account all of the people that I know with Z28s & SSs that are always in the shop, not to mention other GM owners with similar headaches, so that kind of cut out the GTO.

I have narrowed it down to the Mustang as they have the best sounding V8s in my opinion. Since this will be my DD, I was wondering which mustang, in terms of reliability and performance, I should get. I am looking for best bang for my buck. The only Mustangs I am looking into getting are either a 2003-2004 Mach 1, 2003-2004 Cobra, & 2006 GT. Does anyone have any input for these three cars? I greatly appreciate it!!

HorsepoweR · September 13th, 2010, 05:10 PM

03-04 Cobra. Bad to the ass all around.

04BorlaBee · September 13th, 2010, 05:15 PM

03 Cobra.. Iron block.. damn near built motor to begin with?!!! yea.. McNasty is an understatement..

Termi Cobra FTW!!!

ponygrrl · September 13th, 2010, 05:46 PM

If you want speed, hp, reliability and a nice car definitely go for the Cobra. It will take a beating, give a beating and look damn good doing both lol.

Carbon28 · September 13th, 2010, 05:49 PM

like everyone said, and 03-04 cobra will have you running a 11 second street car with hardly anything more than a pully, a tune and maybe injectors. the sound is orgasmic, and when you pull up, theres reallly gonna be nothing around that can fuck with you when you stop at a light.

manolith · September 13th, 2010, 06:05 PM

its really hard to have a reliable car and beat it at the track.. something will break.. if you want to keep it stock or slightly mod it just get a 03/04 cobra and stay with the stock blower.. as soon as you go over 550whp shit will break.

also.. z28 and ws6 are sick cars and they can be reliable as well if you only lightly mod them. and in my opinion the best sounding v8s are pushrod chevys.

Big_B_96 · September 13th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by manolith

in my opinion the best sounding v8s are pushrod chevys.

no man, you got it wrong. the best sounding engines are 100% stock v8's in a sketchy suspension lifted and huge body lifted chevy pick-up with a gutted cat and no muffler into a y-pipe to have the appearance of duals and massive 6" tips that were probably meant for a diesel.

lmao

and just so this is on topic '03-'04 cobra's are sex.

drazga97 · September 13th, 2010, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by manolith

its really hard to have a reliable car and beat it at the track.. something will break.. if you want to keep it stock or slightly mod it just get a 03/04 cobra and stay with the stock blower.. as soon as you go over 550whp shit will break.

also.. z28 and ws6 are sick cars and they can be reliable as well if you only lightly mod them. and in my opinion the best sounding v8s are pushrod chevys.

please

wicked96gt · September 14th, 2010, 01:18 AM

03-04 cobra. they are badass!

Scott2001GT · September 14th, 2010, 01:53 AM

Mustang II's!! haha

drazga97 · September 14th, 2010, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Scott2001GT

Mustang II's!! haha

hahahaha

PsnSnake_19 · September 14th, 2010, 09:11 AM

termi im saving up to get one to

cast iron block that thing is a super car

get the termi

MARV3LOUS · September 14th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys. Yea, I was pushing for the Cobra too. Just hoping to find a good deal on one. A buddy of mine had an '03 when they came out and got rid of it shortly after because he was afraid he'd get into trouble, haha.. He was in the Marines and did want the headache I guess, I dunno. But once he lowered that thing, it handled as if it was on rails. So sik!

pyschopath76 · September 14th, 2010, 10:13 AM

cant go wrong with a cobra!

ReverendDexter · September 14th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Personally, I wouldn't want to DD a Termie.

If I have to commute with it, I'd much rather have an S197 GT. Sure, it doesn't have the power of the Termie, nor is it as cheap to make 500+hp, but do you really want 500hp in your DD?

The S197 is just a much better platform than the fox chassis that was used up through '04.

Baddbullitt · September 14th, 2010, 10:20 AM

My vote goes for a Bullitt!!!!!

ReverendDexter · September 14th, 2010, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Baddbullitt

My vote goes for a Bullitt!!!!!

I concur. An S197 Bullitt would make a fantastic DD. Once the new Boss 302s come out, there's also gonna be a lot of Shelby GTs that come up for sale as the F-stock guys switch up to the faster car.

tfofkyle · September 14th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Personally, I wouldn't want to DD a Termie.

If I have to commute with it, I'd much rather have an S197 GT. Sure, it doesn't have the power of the Termie, nor is it as cheap to make 500+hp, but do you really want 500hp in your DD?

The S197 is just a much better platform than the fox chassis that was used up through '04.

quoted for truth.

MARV3LOUS · September 22nd, 2010, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the additional replies guys. Yea, I am really torn by both chassis types. I like the "new edge" styles only because of the engines. I don't really need to explain why for the Terminator engines, but I guess the Mach's is similar. There's something about an American 32v DOHC V8 that redlines at near 7k that make me melt, but everything else seems cheap about the car... The interior design is blah to me. That is what I like about the S197's. The build quality seems better and the interior design invites me in. If they had the Mach 1's engine in the S197 I'd be sold on getting it.

ReverendDexter · September 22nd, 2010, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by MARV3LOUS

Thanks for the additional replies guys. Yea, I am really torn by both chassis types. I like the "new edge" styles only because of the engines. I don't really need to explain why for the Terminator engines, but I guess the Mach's is similar. There's something about an American 32v DOHC V8 that redlines at near 7k that make me melt, but everything else seems cheap about the car... The interior design is blah to me. That is what I like about the S197's. The build quality seems better and the interior design invites me in. If they had the Mach 1's engine in the S197 I'd be sold on getting it.

All things considered, the 3v performs just about on par with the earlier 4v and has a much larger aftermarket. It's also all-aluminum, like the N/A 4v cars (but unlike the Termie).

September 13th, 2010, 04:36 PM	#1
MARV3LOUS Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Decisions: Best Mustang to buy? Hey everybody, I am new to the site and wanted to pick some brains to see what I should decide on getting. I am going to be in the market very soon for a car and I wanted to get something that I will be hopefully keeping for a long time to come. I was looking at all types of cars, such as STis, GTOs, WS6s, G35s, & so on.. Well, I figured I don't want a sedan, don't really trust Nissan so much. Also took into account all of the people that I know with Z28s & SSs that are always in the shop, not to mention other GM owners with similar headaches, so that kind of cut out the GTO. I have narrowed it down to the Mustang as they have the best sounding V8s in my opinion. Since this will be my DD, I was wondering which mustang, in terms of reliability and performance, I should get. I am looking for best bang for my buck. The only Mustangs I am looking into getting are either a 2003-2004 Mach 1, 2003-2004 Cobra, & 2006 GT. Does anyone have any input for these three cars? I greatly appreciate it!!

September 13th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#2
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	03-04 Cobra. Bad to the ass all around. __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

September 13th, 2010, 05:15 PM	#3
04BorlaBee Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 13.752 @ 102 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 665 iTrader: 1 reviews	03 Cobra.. Iron block.. damn near built motor to begin with?!!! yea.. McNasty is an understatement.. Termi Cobra FTW!!! __________________ CHECK THIS OUT ---> www.indyrpm.com

September 13th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#4
ponygrrl Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: palm beach gardens, FL Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want speed, hp, reliability and a nice car definitely go for the Cobra. It will take a beating, give a beating and look damn good doing both lol. __________________ 03 GT\|boss330 forged shortblock\|steen racing stage 3 heads\|vt stage 2 blower cams\|i/h/e\|detriot trutrac\|moser 31 splines\|125 shot May it R.I.P. New whip: 1953 Ford Mainline Coupe... let the games begin!

September 13th, 2010, 06:05 PM	#6
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,722 iTrader: 0 reviews	its really hard to have a reliable car and beat it at the track.. something will break.. if you want to keep it stock or slightly mod it just get a 03/04 cobra and stay with the stock blower.. as soon as you go over 550whp shit will break. also.. z28 and ws6 are sick cars and they can be reliable as well if you only lightly mod them. and in my opinion the best sounding v8s are pushrod chevys. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

September 14th, 2010, 01:53 AM	#10
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,804 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	Mustang II's!! haha __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

September 14th, 2010, 09:11 AM	#12
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	termi im saving up to get one to cast iron block that thing is a super car get the termi __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

September 14th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#13
MARV3LOUS Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the replies guys. Yea, I was pushing for the Cobra too. Just hoping to find a good deal on one. A buddy of mine had an '03 when they came out and got rid of it shortly after because he was afraid he'd get into trouble, haha.. He was in the Marines and did want the headache I guess, I dunno. But once he lowered that thing, it handled as if it was on rails. So sik!

September 14th, 2010, 10:13 AM	#14
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	cant go wrong with a cobra! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

September 14th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#15
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally, I wouldn't want to DD a Termie. If I have to commute with it, I'd much rather have an S197 GT. Sure, it doesn't have the power of the Termie, nor is it as cheap to make 500+hp, but do you really want 500hp in your DD? The S197 is just a much better platform than the fox chassis that was used up through '04. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 22nd, 2010, 03:29 PM	#19
MARV3LOUS Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the additional replies guys. Yea, I am really torn by both chassis types. I like the "new edge" styles only because of the engines. I don't really need to explain why for the Terminator engines, but I guess the Mach's is similar. There's something about an American 32v DOHC V8 that redlines at near 7k that make me melt, but everything else seems cheap about the car... The interior design is blah to me. That is what I like about the S197's. The build quality seems better and the interior design invites me in. If they had the Mach 1's engine in the S197 I'd be sold on getting it.

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