99' SVT Cobra/01 SV Cobra questions

[Shocker6689]

I am on the market for an SVT Cobra either a 99' or 01'. I did look on the ford SVT website and compared the two models, they look pretty much alike. Can you please help me out and tell me any major differences or do you have an opinion on either of the two? Which direction should i head in? Also if i did get a 99' is there any way you can tell a 99 from an 01? Please help me out here, thanks

Drew

[Shocker6689]

I can't afford a 03, so basically what i also want to ask is, is buying a 99 or 01 SVT Cobra worth it?

[97whitevert]

hi welcome! the wing is different and the seats on the 01 have suede inserts. the wheels are different i believe too. more colors were available on the 01 also.

[97whitevert]

Originally Posted by Shocker6689

I can't afford a 03, so basically what i also want to ask is, is buying a 99 or 01 SVT Cobra worth it?

i bought my 97 in 01, with 20,000 ,miles on it-- do i think it was worth it????

you betcha!!

[Firme]

There are cosmetic differences between the 99 and the 01 that set them apart to a true Cobra enthusiast.

The 99s dynod lower power than what Ford had advertised(320hp), thus had a "Fix" applied to them at the dealerships to bring them up to par with what the 01's came with. If buying a 99, make sure it has had the fix.

Other differences.

• 99 clear headlights / 01 smoked headlights
• 99 satin wheels / 01 mostly polished wheels with some satin ones out there
• 99 standard two component (one radio and one single cd) Mach 460 / 01 6 disk in dash CD player Mach 460
• 99 standard GT type leather seats / 01 bolstered, sportier leather seats with Alcantara (suede looking material) inserts
• 99 t-45 transmission / 01 t-3650 transmission (3650 is supposidly more durable but both had their fair share of problems)
• 99 IRS with weaker 28 spline halfshafts / 01 IRS with a little bit stronger 31 spline halfshafts
• 99 spoiler different than the 01
• 99 bumper says "Mustang" / 01 bumper says "Cobra"
• there were rumors of slight inconsiquential engine differences.

having said that, the seats, tranny and IRS components are the biggest difference.

If you plan on swapping out some of the advantages of the 01, you would have more MOD money with the 99 since there is a big price difference, but that comes with having more age, and sometimes more abuse.


Welcome to the board and good luck

[Shocker6689]

Well i have been looking and have seen both 99 and 01 SVT Cobras for good prices. One more question i had, if you had both a 99 and 01 cobra, and the 99 is fixed from the recall it had. Would the cobras be the same performance wise?
Thanks

[My Cobra]

i have a 99 that was made after the fix date or whatever. I have raced my friends 01 and ther is like no diffrance. this was ebfore i did the things to it. I got a new rear bumper so it says cobra. i like that a lot better. the seats i have to say that i like the 01's better just because they are made for the cobras not the GT's and cobra. just my thoughts.

[Firme]

they both esentially put down the same power(with the 99 fix). and in both years, there is a little variance in power. By that I mean some that are a little slower than others and some that are factory freaks..

[Shocker6689]

Firme, i see that you have an 01 Cobra. Buying either a 99' or 01' is very important and i want to make sure i buy the right one. Would you be just as satisfied with a 99'? Im really stuck right now even though you guys have told me the minor differences. Thanks again for all the help.

[nckissfan]

I know where you can get a well taken care of Red '99. Tony, the president of the club, has one for sale.

[Shocker6689]

I wanted a Black one but do you have his email address?

[nckissfan]

if you go to the main page for the club, look under member cars, Tony Sorrentino, there is a picture, and his email address. It is a really nice car, well taken care of.

[Shocker6689]

I wasnt sure if you would read the post since we have posted more so i figured i would try it again.


Firme, i see that you have an 01 Cobra. Buying either a 99' or 01' is very important and i want to make sure i buy the right one. Would you be just as satisfied with a 99'? Im really stuck right now even though you guys have told me the minor differences. Thanks again for all the help.

[cobrabitn]

Thanks for the plug Mike. I just drove the 99 to Nashville for the 40th and had absolutely no problems turning 25K miles on it. I believe we will get some members out of that event as well as some people going to our 5th Anniversary. Beveryly, Steve, and I ran out of membership applications and wished we had more to give out. It was an exciting event but now is the time for the fun event in Pigeon Forge, TN.... the SCMC 5th Anniversary!

Pics of my 99 Cobra....it's no slouch!

[Shocker6689]

So are you selling your Cobra? If so how much and have you done anything else to it? I guess just give me a price and specs. Thanks