General Mustang Chat Not Model Year Specific

Need help choosing!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 13, 2014 | 01:46 PM
  #1  
14sixxer's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: March 12, 2014
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Exclamation Need help choosing!

Im saving up at the moment to look at buying a new stang to upgrade from my 02 v6. I was thinking about going for 2010+ but now i'm leaning towards getting a 03-04 cobra. Opinions?
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 09:25 AM
  #2  
Jlp06's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: April 6, 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Definitely get a v8. I went from an 04' V6 to a 13' V6. I regretted it and now I own a 2001 Cobra along with my 13' V6.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 02:59 PM
  #3  
Phil_R's Avatar
Bullitt Member
 
Joined: October 22, 2010
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Originally Posted by 14sixxer
Im saving up at the moment to look at buying a new stang to upgrade from my 02 v6. I was thinking about going for 2010+ but now i'm leaning towards getting a 03-04 cobra. Opinions?

Remember the V8 insurance rates if you are a younger driver. Additionally the 2011 and newer V6's are 300+ HP stock and get very good gas mileage. A high HP Cobra might be a lot of fun, but the insurance rates might be high even for the older vehicle.

Get whatever makes you happy
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:16 AM
  #4  
NC14GT's Avatar
Gotta Have it Green Fanatic Official TMS Travel Guide
 
Joined: December 17, 2012
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 1,356
From: Western NC
Originally Posted by Phil_R
Remember the V8 insurance rates if you are a younger driver. Additionally the 2011 and newer V6's are 300+ HP stock and get very good gas mileage. A high HP Cobra might be a lot of fun, but the insurance rates might be high even for the older vehicle.

Get whatever makes you happy
Excellent post and I'll add on my thoughts.
How much $$$ do you have? An '03-'04 Cobra is very expensive if you want a decent example. Many are abused. Avoid a high mileage one like the plague unless you are a gambler. If you do have $20k to spend you can get a sweet very low mileage, one owner GT. If you prefer certain years that is totally up to you. Good luck with your search. Do your homework on each car you consider. There are no shortcuts.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2014 | 09:14 AM
  #5  
shouldhavegottheGT's Avatar
Bullitt Member
 
Joined: March 6, 2013
Posts: 307
Likes: 7
I'd go with the 10+ if its your daily driver. Like others have said you don't want to high mileage Cobra. You also don't want to drop $20k on a used with super low miles and put 15-20k on it each year.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1001yos
Ford Discussions
0
Sep 8, 2015 10:05 PM
carid
Off-Topic Chatter
2
Sep 1, 2015 09:05 AM
jlaval05
GT Performance Mods
2
Aug 27, 2015 10:08 AM
ty_p
Introductions
11
Aug 22, 2015 08:58 AM
carid
Vendor Showcase
0
Jul 20, 2015 06:26 AM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:07 AM.