Looking at an 04

gaffer1997 · 05-08-2006, 10:44 AM

vert....Need pros and cons on what to look for....currently have a 97

Thanks in advance

mrpork · 05-08-2006, 12:14 PM

what do you want to know

cobrabob · 05-08-2006, 12:29 PM

The only con on a o4 is the rear end is harder to get to hook up. 1st gear is usless on the street on street tires. No easy resolve. but ohhh the fun with one of these machines!!!!!!!!!!!

gaffer1997 · 05-08-2006, 12:44 PM

Basically looking for problems others have had.

Hey, cobrabob

I drove my white 97 up to the fun ford weekend a couple of summers ago. I met you at a rest area on 495. if you are the same cobrabob

mrpork · 05-08-2006, 06:56 PM

i love my 04 svt . and first gear is just the start of the fun you can have with it. If you get the chance buy it you wont regreat it

RedfireSVT · 05-08-2006, 08:48 PM

Vert is heavier than a coupe. What exactly are you wanting to know? Pros and Cons vs. what?

tazzracing1 · 05-08-2006, 10:38 PM

Well I guess the only real problem is traction. I went from a 97 to a 03 and never looked back. The seating is better the seats feel as though they hgger you does take a little getting used to and I like the seating postion better. The ride is better. But here is a couple of the problems I have heard of and have not experienced and that is pinoin seal leak and the tick which if it has the tick you would it is very loud. www.svtperformance.com has a sound track just look up the tick. I know you will be satified in your purchase 03's and 04's are just awesome. GO FOR IT.

Twice Bitten · 05-09-2006, 12:04 AM

If you are going to mod it and race it any, get a coupe, trust me on that

gaffer1997 · 05-09-2006, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the replies. I drove it last night. Very nice. But, with only 6000 miles on it, the car has a shake in the front end, a very loud clunk in the rear end, and the service engine light came on after it warmed up.

The wheel hop. Holy crap.

I think the dealer is still asking to much. 33K for a 3yr old car. He went down from 36K. Cars not not exactly running off the lot these days.

blk04cobra1 · 05-09-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gaffer1997

Thanks for the replies. I drove it last night. Very nice. But, with only 6000 miles on it, the car has a shake in the front end, a very loud clunk in the rear end, and the service engine light came on after it warmed up.

The wheel hop. Holy crap.

I think the dealer is still asking to much. 33K for a 3yr old car. He went down from 36K. Cars not not exactly running off the lot these days.

With that mileage, you probably wont get the dealer under $30k, but he should at least go down that low...the vibration is a common issue and the clunk is just the T-56. The vibe can be fixed and a new MGW shifter will quiet down the T-56 a little. As far as the service engine light, just have them check out the code and see what's up.

NC03BlkSnake · 05-09-2006, 08:53 AM

I'm pretty sure the clunking in the rear end is from Ford using the wrong size bolts on the IRS, pretty sure there is a TSB out there to replace two bolts. I know I took my 03 in for it and they replaced the bolts and the clunking went away. As far as the vibe goes, mines not that bad and once your up to speed you really can't feel it. The only issues I had with mine were the Clunking in the rear and the Stall which was fixed with a CPU reflash. As far as price goes, I think Torrey is right, $30k would be about right for a car with that many miles on it unless it's been abused. Have the dealer pull out the CPU and look for any tampering i.e. chip. If it's had an aftermarket chip in it the CPU will usually have electrical tape holding the chip in. Overall, you won't be disappointed!

gaffer1997 · 05-09-2006, 08:57 AM

I know my 97 has a clunk as well.....tough decision at this point...if I can get him to come down to 30K I might jump on it.

I did notice that the SC whine does drown out the exhaust. Car was a bit too quiet.

NC03BlkSnake · 05-09-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gaffer1997

I did notice that the SC whine does drown out the exhaust. Car was a bit too quiet.

That can be rectified!

blk04cobra1 · 05-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC03BlkSnake

That can be rectified!

you said rectified

...back on subject...

gaffer1997 · 05-09-2006, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the replies. I drove it last night. Very nice. But, with only 6000 miles on it, the car has a shake in the front end, a very loud clunk in the rear end, and the service engine light came on after it warmed up.

The wheel hop. Holy crap.

I think the dealer is still asking to much. 33K for a 3yr old car. He went down from 36K. Cars not not exactly running off the lot these days.

05-08-2006, 10:44 AM	#1
gaffer1997 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	Looking at an 04 vert....Need pros and cons on what to look for....currently have a 97 Thanks in advance

05-08-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
cobrabob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 20	news The only con on a o4 is the rear end is harder to get to hook up. 1st gear is usless on the street on street tires. No easy resolve. but ohhh the fun with one of these machines!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

05-08-2006, 10:38 PM	#7
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	Well I guess the only real problem is traction. I went from a 97 to a 03 and never looked back. The seating is better the seats feel as though they hgger you does take a little getting used to and I like the seating postion better. The ride is better. But here is a couple of the problems I have heard of and have not experienced and that is pinoin seal leak and the tick which if it has the tick you would it is very loud. www.svtperformance.com has a sound track just look up the tick. I know you will be satified in your purchase 03's and 04's are just awesome. GO FOR IT. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

05-09-2006, 12:04 AM	#8
Twice Bitten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 1,860	If you are going to mod it and race it any, get a coupe, trust me on that __________________ Preserve Democracy....have your liberals spayed and neutered

05-09-2006, 08:53 AM	#11
NC03BlkSnake Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 47	I'm pretty sure the clunking in the rear end is from Ford using the wrong size bolts on the IRS, pretty sure there is a TSB out there to replace two bolts. I know I took my 03 in for it and they replaced the bolts and the clunking went away. As far as the vibe goes, mines not that bad and once your up to speed you really can't feel it. The only issues I had with mine were the Clunking in the rear and the Stall which was fixed with a CPU reflash. As far as price goes, I think Torrey is right, $30k would be about right for a car with that many miles on it unless it's been abused. Have the dealer pull out the CPU and look for any tampering i.e. chip. If it's had an aftermarket chip in it the CPU will usually have electrical tape holding the chip in. Overall, you won't be disappointed! __________________ 03 Black Cobra Coupe Mods: Billetflow 2.76 w/4 idler setup PFab Intercooler Resevoir Amazon Racing CAI VRS O/R X-pipe Mac DuraBlack Coated Cat-Back SCT Chip/Tuned by Pro-Dyno 475-RWHP/507-RWTQ

05-08-2006, 12:14 PM	#2
mrpork SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rhode island Posts: 408	what do you want to know

05-08-2006, 12:44 PM	#4
gaffer1997 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	Basically looking for problems others have had. Hey, cobrabob I drove my white 97 up to the fun ford weekend a couple of summers ago. I met you at a rest area on 495. if you are the same cobrabob

05-08-2006, 06:56 PM	#5
mrpork SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rhode island Posts: 408	i love my 04 svt . and first gear is just the start of the fun you can have with it. If you get the chance buy it you wont regreat it

05-08-2006, 08:48 PM	#6
RedfireSVT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 37	Vert is heavier than a coupe. What exactly are you wanting to know? Pros and Cons vs. what?

05-09-2006, 07:06 AM	#9
gaffer1997 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies. I drove it last night. Very nice. But, with only 6000 miles on it, the car has a shake in the front end, a very loud clunk in the rear end, and the service engine light came on after it warmed up. The wheel hop. Holy crap. I think the dealer is still asking to much. 33K for a 3yr old car. He went down from 36K. Cars not not exactly running off the lot these days.

05-09-2006, 08:57 AM	#12
gaffer1997 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	I know my 97 has a clunk as well.....tough decision at this point...if I can get him to come down to 30K I might jump on it. I did notice that the SC whine does drown out the exhaust. Car was a bit too quiet.

05-09-2006, 12:57 PM	#15
gaffer1997 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies. I drove it last night. Very nice. But, with only 6000 miles on it, the car has a shake in the front end, a very loud clunk in the rear end, and the service engine light came on after it warmed up. The wheel hop. Holy crap. I think the dealer is still asking to much. 33K for a 3yr old car. He went down from 36K. Cars not not exactly running off the lot these days.

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