Used 2005GT vs 2001 SVT

yassir(snowman) · October 15th, 2006, 07:48 PM

hi i am thinkin of buying either a used 2005gt or a 2001 cobra since they are close in performance and price. so i just want to know which is better. things like reliablity, which is more safe and easy to mod, performance, handling, resale value, bang for the buck, things to look for and avoid in buying either one, maintance, millage....... etc. or just tell me which u would choose, i just want to know as much as i can about each car before i buy. thnx

itschristorres8 · October 15th, 2006, 08:44 PM

resale value on both=shitty depending on what you do..either way its not worth it most likely
the 01 you could probably find cheaper
buti'd say your more likely to find a more reliable 2005 GT then the 01 cobra
the interior on the GT probably will be nicer. its a newer car.

i dont like the newer models but of those 2 for you i'd say go with the GT

in a race the 01 cobra will win.

idk they both have there ups and downs.

i'd pick the cobra just because i'd start with more hp and it'd be cheaper

lemon · October 16th, 2006, 01:49 PM

cobra, based just on the looks of the two cars.
cobra, based on the performance
cobra, based on you telling us the price is about the same
cobra it is.

well, for my vote.

orangeRcode · October 16th, 2006, 01:52 PM

I would pick the SVT as well. If you look around, I would be you could find a nice low mileage Cobra for a better price than the 05.

ChrisJ · October 16th, 2006, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by orangeRcode

I would pick the SVT as well. If you look around, I would be you could find a nice low mileage Cobra for a better price than the 05.

100% True Statement...I have seen 03/04 Cobra's go for less then some 06+ GT's...

itschristorres8 · October 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM

he wants an 05

plus most ppl with cobras dont get it cuz it looks better the the GT lol...it might but not very noticable to someone who is only concerned with looks and doesnt have a good idea on performance.

with that being sed most ppl get the cobra cuz they wana go fast...therefor it might be hard to find a good condition cobra,,, but the GT is the same

so my vote also goes to cobra like i sed before

DragonFreak · October 17th, 2006, 10:31 AM

id go for the cobra aswell dont get me wrong i like the new gt and if i had the money i wold consider buying 1 but the cobra is a better platform to start imho so i say cobra

orangeRcode · October 17th, 2006, 11:12 AM

I know there was a member on here just recently with a white 99-01 Cobra with low miles in immaculate shape. He said he was having a tough time selling it. Do a search. Seems he was in VA or that area. Good luck.

/////subliminal message......think SVT, go with the Cobra....hand assembled engines.....go with the Cobra.......end subliminal message.

itschristorres8 · October 17th, 2006, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by orangeRcode

I know there was a member on here just recently with a white 99-01 Cobra with low miles in immaculate shape. He said he was having a tough time selling it. Do a search. Seems he was in VA or that area. Good luck.

yea! i think it was white and he was upset that ppl want the 03-04 instead of his

ChrisJ · October 18th, 2006, 03:27 AM

Yeah but I think he was asking like a crazy ammount for the car as well...

turp · October 18th, 2006, 03:57 AM

As far as the cobra goes 99-01 cobras are about the worst cobras you can buy. Not trying to scare you, they are still decent cars but fall extremely short of the 03-04 cobra performance. 05+gt's are a very strong platform to start with being the 3 valve 4.6 liter motor has been known to produce very high horsepower. On the other hand, mods for the cobra are very inexpensive and easy to install. The 05+ gt's have one of the most tempramental computers to date in a mustang and require heavy tuning for the smallest mods. Overall I say go with the cobra just because you know you can add mods very easy and more HP can be obtained for cheaper than an 05+

ChrisJ · October 18th, 2006, 04:38 AM

The Cobra is going to make more power the the new GT's will...Go with the 4V it has alot of potential...And cobra's are hot no matter what year...

Gtwrestler · October 18th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:38 am

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The Cobra is going to make more power the the new GT's will...Go with the 4V it has alot of potential...And cobra's are hot no matter what year...

I agree. Cobra's are badass

yassir(snowman) · October 22nd, 2006, 10:38 PM

ok thnx for the imput. another car i forgot to mention that i am intresed in is the mach1. how do u guys think it compares to the other 2.

itschristorres8 · October 22nd, 2006, 11:47 PM

=/ idk, im not a big fan of the new 04 or 03 machs....but the more i find out about it the better it sounds....
i think there a bit pricey though

October 15th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#1
yassir(snowman) Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Used 2005GT vs 2001 SVT hi i am thinkin of buying either a used 2005gt or a 2001 cobra since they are close in performance and price. so i just want to know which is better. things like reliablity, which is more safe and easy to mod, performance, handling, resale value, bang for the buck, things to look for and avoid in buying either one, maintance, millage....... etc. or just tell me which u would choose, i just want to know as much as i can about each car before i buy. thnx

October 15th, 2006, 08:44 PM	#2
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,351	resale value on both=shitty depending on what you do..either way its not worth it most likely the 01 you could probably find cheaper buti'd say your more likely to find a more reliable 2005 GT then the 01 cobra the interior on the GT probably will be nicer. its a newer car. i dont like the newer models but of those 2 for you i'd say go with the GT in a race the 01 cobra will win. idk they both have there ups and downs. i'd pick the cobra just because i'd start with more hp and it'd be cheaper __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

October 16th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#4
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.59@119 -100 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,791	I would pick the SVT as well. If you look around, I would be you could find a nice low mileage Cobra for a better price than the 05. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

October 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#6
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,351	he wants an 05 plus most ppl with cobras dont get it cuz it looks better the the GT lol...it might but not very noticable to someone who is only concerned with looks and doesnt have a good idea on performance. with that being sed most ppl get the cobra cuz they wana go fast...therefor it might be hard to find a good condition cobra,,, but the GT is the same so my vote also goes to cobra like i sed before __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

October 17th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#8
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.59@119 -100 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,791	I know there was a member on here just recently with a white 99-01 Cobra with low miles in immaculate shape. He said he was having a tough time selling it. Do a search. Seems he was in VA or that area. Good luck. /////subliminal message......think SVT, go with the Cobra....hand assembled engines.....go with the Cobra.......end subliminal message. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

October 16th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#3
lemon Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 664	cobra, based just on the looks of the two cars. cobra, based on the performance cobra, based on you telling us the price is about the same cobra it is. well, for my vote.

October 17th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#7
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 420	id go for the cobra aswell dont get me wrong i like the new gt and if i had the money i wold consider buying 1 but the cobra is a better platform to start imho so i say cobra

October 18th, 2006, 03:27 AM	#10
ChrisJ I Do Stuff... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,825	Yeah but I think he was asking like a crazy ammount for the car as well... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 18th, 2006, 03:57 AM	#11
turp Moderator 1989 MUSTANG LX 5.0 16.17@86.21(bone stock on street tires) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 2,893	As far as the cobra goes 99-01 cobras are about the worst cobras you can buy. Not trying to scare you, they are still decent cars but fall extremely short of the 03-04 cobra performance. 05+gt's are a very strong platform to start with being the 3 valve 4.6 liter motor has been known to produce very high horsepower. On the other hand, mods for the cobra are very inexpensive and easy to install. The 05+ gt's have one of the most tempramental computers to date in a mustang and require heavy tuning for the smallest mods. Overall I say go with the cobra just because you know you can add mods very easy and more HP can be obtained for cheaper than an 05+ __________________ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOOKERS....HUG A TOW TRUCK DRIVER! Donate to lxhatch@gmail.com

October 18th, 2006, 04:38 AM	#12
ChrisJ I Do Stuff... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,825	The Cobra is going to make more power the the new GT's will...Go with the 4V it has alot of potential...And cobra's are hot no matter what year... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 18th, 2006, 07:38 PM	#13
Gtwrestler Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 123	Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:38 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cobra is going to make more power the the new GT's will...Go with the 4V it has alot of potential...And cobra's are hot no matter what year... I agree. Cobra's are badass

October 22nd, 2006, 10:38 PM	#14
yassir(snowman) Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	ok thnx for the imput. another car i forgot to mention that i am intresed in is the mach1. how do u guys think it compares to the other 2.

October 22nd, 2006, 11:47 PM	#15
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,351	=/ idk, im not a big fan of the new 04 or 03 machs....but the more i find out about it the better it sounds.... i think there a bit pricey though __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

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