General Mustang Chat Not Model Year Specific

Need help choosing!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 4/13/14, 01:46 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
14sixxer's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 12, 2014
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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?
Old 4/14/14, 09:25 AM
  #2  
Member
 
Jlp06's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 6, 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 4/14/14, 02:59 PM
  #3  
Bullitt Member
 
Phil_R's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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
Old 4/15/14, 08:16 AM
  #4  
Gotta Have it Green Fanatic Official TMS Travel Guide
 
NC14GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 17, 2012
Location: Western NC
Posts: 2,085
Received 956 Likes on 583 Posts
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.
Old 4/15/14, 09:14 AM
  #5  
Bullitt Member
 
shouldhavegottheGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 6, 2013
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
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.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1001yos
Ford Discussions
0
9/8/15 10:05 PM
jlaval05
GT Performance Mods
2
8/27/15 10:08 AM
ty_p
Introductions
11
8/22/15 08:58 AM
carid
Vendor Showcase
0
7/20/15 06:26 AM



Quick Reply: Need help choosing!



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:58 PM.