~2004 SVT or 2005 GT~

AdrenalineSVT · 01-06-2005, 04:31 PM

I am re-enlisting in the military and have the money to buy a new car. I am debating on the foillowing:

2004 Cobra SVT (+ Mods)
2005 GT (+ Mods)

Or do I wait and get a
2006 Cobra (Stock)

Also for those who have a BLACK COBRA, do you regret buying that color?

Thanks guys.

InfamousSVT · 01-06-2005, 07:10 PM

Go for the 2004 SVT with mods! Then after that join the club and come out and play with the rest of the Cobras

NewFoundPower · 01-06-2005, 07:33 PM

If you have to ask, then you have never driven a Terminator!

Go with the Cobra and as far as black goes, I have had all black cars except for my 04. Black is a great color when it is clean but it is HARD to keep clean and shows swirls really bad. Not so bad if it is a garage queen but as a daily driver, I would advise a/g it.

-D-

crunchit · 01-06-2005, 07:57 PM

Three words...Special Vehicals Team

I have to say that the ford black is the best looking black in the industry...when it's clean of course.
Good luck in the service. Keep your head down

~steve

blk04cobra1 · 01-06-2005, 08:03 PM

I thought it was spelled VEHICLE?

just messing with you Crunchit

On a serious note...get the Cobra, and if you can find black, I was told mine was one of the last few in the US back in late November

**cobrabitn** · 01-06-2005, 09:25 PM

Hey Crunchit,

You may have gotten your member packet by now but if not, your SCMC number is 01273. Welcome to the club officially!

And to keep the integrity of this thread.... get the 04 Cobra Andrenaline SVT if you have the money for it. it will be money well spent. The new GT's are running in the low 14's high 13's. Cobras are in the 12's right from the factory!

Tony

realboss03SVT · 01-06-2005, 10:31 PM

No Doubt about it COBRA all the way

Dave B. · 01-07-2005, 01:16 AM

Yes the new 2005 GT is very nice, very nice.
but theres something about not having the pinniacle of machines, one has a classic history to its name,,,,,,the other is a used car.

04SVT · 01-07-2005, 08:39 AM

I bought my 2004 Cobra in October. The 05's were just hitting the lot. I parked the two side by side and test drove both. The choice was obvious to me. I went with the Cobra. The SVT Cobra is the best Mustang Ford has ever produced; Factory blower, 4Valves per cylinder, cast iron block, six speed tran,....ect. After investing around $2k you can produce upwards of 475- 500RWHP.

The Cobra is a monster, the 05 GT is more trendy! Don't get me wrong, I'm not disrespecting the new 05. It's a fantastic car. The Cobra fit my personality better. I'm planning on keeping my Cobra and I think in 20 years it will be worth much more that the 05 GT. If you like the 05 style just wait until SVT releases its Cobra in 2006/2007.

My suggestion is to drive both. After driving the Cobra the choice will be a no brainer!! Good luck! Let us know what you choose.

Rob

Hazman · 01-07-2005, 08:58 AM

It depends are you going for performance period or performance plus status car. If performance/status go for the Cobra either '03 or newer. What the NEW Cobra will be performace wise is still unknown as is the PRICE TAG.

For performance period for thebest price and I know I will get flamed for this one but I would be tempted to go with the '05 GT. The new chassis Ford put under the Mustang is a big improvement: true coilover MacPherson front suspension, panhard bar - three link rear suspension, better weight ratio front to back (old 57-43, new 53-47) and that three valve 4.6 is no slouch at 300HP which is just 5HP shy of what the Cobra had in the mid 90s. Ford and several others have already announced bolt-on supercharger kits that give this motor 500 HP. With the solid rear axle and good tires you will give the Terminators fits at the dragstrip. If you like AX or open track then you will be able to out drive them in the twisties with the better handling chassis.

Now all that said I love my '97 Cobra and it really gets attention. I have had people walk past my wife's Corvette Z06 to the Cobra and go "Nice Car" not having even noticed the Z06. The Cobra just has a presence that is special.

Good Luck on your decision.

On a seperate note you get a big salute from me. All members of the military deserve a big Thanks in my book for what you do for the rest of us!!

davelegguy · 01-07-2005, 11:02 AM

I am a big fan of driving all new cars. The new stang has a great chassi and more room. I love my 03 cobra and I am sure that I will get the next gen cobra when it arrives. You can always get the 05 pumped up but it will cost you some serious money to get it up to an 04 cobras level. If I were you and was a patient man I woulkd continue to save my money and wait for the 06/07 cobra If you have a need for speed now there are some great deals on the "old" fox chassi cobras for 30 grand you could have my numbers with a coupe and they ride pretty damn nice. I was gioing to get a used 911 cabrio before I bought my cobra It is an incredible bargain. You get a lot of special hardware in the package.

Mirage · 01-07-2005, 01:22 PM

AdrenalineSVT~ Short and sweet: go with the Cobra ('03/'04). Not going to bore you with stats and the like other than to say that the Cobra will do everything you want out of a muscle car AND save your bank account to boot!

smashedheadcat · 01-07-2005, 02:07 PM

As an owner of an '03 cobra...... I can definately say they are awesome cars. But, on the other hand, I will be trading in my '03 on the next cobra reguardless of how it looks, how fast it is, or how much it is.......

smashedheadcat · 01-07-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrenalineSVT

I am re-enlisting in the military and have the money to buy a new car.

What branch? Where you stationed. I'm in the marines, stationed in Cherry Point, NC... I re-enlisted in January '04, and my bonus went towards a built trans and rear in the 97 cobra, and a huge downpayment on an '03 cobra. You won't be disapointed with the terminators.

crunchit · 01-07-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Hey Crunchit,

You may have gotten your member packet by now but if not, your SCMC number is 01273. Welcome to the club officially!

Thanks brother! No. I haven't received it yet, but happy to be included. Anything I can do here in the metropolitan NYC area, you guys got my suppport!
________________________________
Hey blk04~ totally cool dude. I'm not the smartest guy around.

~steve

01-06-2005, 04:31 PM	#1
AdrenalineSVT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 15	~2004 SVT or 2005 GT~ I am re-enlisting in the military and have the money to buy a new car. I am debating on the foillowing: 2004 Cobra SVT (+ Mods) 2005 GT (+ Mods) Or do I wait and get a 2006 Cobra (Stock) Also for those who have a BLACK COBRA, do you regret buying that color? Thanks guys.

01-06-2005, 07:10 PM	#2
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Go for the 2004 SVT with mods! Then after that join the club and come out and play with the rest of the Cobras __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

01-06-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	If you have to ask, then you have never driven a Terminator! Go with the Cobra and as far as black goes, I have had all black cars except for my 04. Black is a great color when it is clean but it is HARD to keep clean and shows swirls really bad. Not so bad if it is a garage queen but as a daily driver, I would advise a/g it. -D- __________________ *#2470 of 3768* JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter *Bassani Cat-back* *MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats* *SS Bumper Inserts* *Kenny Brown Springs* *Kenny Brown C/C Plates* *Kenny Brown IRS Bushings* *DS-G3s*

01-06-2005, 07:57 PM	#4
crunchit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens NY Posts: 163	Three words...Special Vehicals Team I have to say that the ford black is the best looking black in the industry...when it's clean of course. Good luck in the service. Keep your head down ~steve __________________ ____________________ K&N CAI SLP Loud Mouth, x-pipe, race converters 2.80 steeda pully Steeda T56 shifter Steeda Springs 477.9 RWHP (std) 511.4 RWTQ (std) Modena ROH 3 piece Wheels 19x10.5 (r), 19x9(f) ____________________

01-06-2005, 08:03 PM	#5
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	I thought it was spelled VEHICLE? just messing with you Crunchit On a serious note...get the Cobra, and if you can find black, I was told mine was one of the last few in the US back in late November __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

01-06-2005, 09:25 PM	#6
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Hey Crunchit, You may have gotten your member packet by now but if not, your SCMC number is 01273. Welcome to the club officially! And to keep the integrity of this thread.... get the 04 Cobra Andrenaline SVT if you have the money for it. it will be money well spent. The new GT's are running in the low 14's high 13's. Cobras are in the 12's right from the factory! Tony __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-06-2005, 10:31 PM	#7
realboss03SVT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 15	No Doubt about it COBRA all the way

01-07-2005, 01:16 AM	#8
Dave B. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 479	Cobra or GT Yes the new 2005 GT is very nice, very nice. but theres something about not having the pinniacle of machines, one has a classic history to its name,,,,,,the other is a used car. __________________ 03 Cobra 10th Anniversary Red Stiegermeier Stage 4 ported Eaton 511.9 RWHP 467.7 RWTQ 2,76 Billetflow SC pulley Billetflow Aux-idler all billetflow idler pulleys Accufab single blade MAC cold air BBK Ceramic LT headers X-pipe Magnaflow exhaust Gordsford heat exchanger PST Carbon fiber drive shaft lowered 1.5 inches 18 X 9's AFS running Toyos 275/35/18's front 18 X 10.5's AFS running Toyos 295/35/18's rear Cobra "R" rear wing Cobra "R" hood 4:10 gears Pedator tuned Pro short shifter Hurst "T" handle Promotion Clutch Quad AEM widband gauge Boost & fuel Press gauges drilled & slotted rotors

01-07-2005, 08:39 AM	#9
04SVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 23	had to make the same decision I bought my 2004 Cobra in October. The 05's were just hitting the lot. I parked the two side by side and test drove both. The choice was obvious to me. I went with the Cobra. The SVT Cobra is the best Mustang Ford has ever produced; Factory blower, 4Valves per cylinder, cast iron block, six speed tran,....ect. After investing around $2k you can produce upwards of 475- 500RWHP. The Cobra is a monster, the 05 GT is more trendy! Don't get me wrong, I'm not disrespecting the new 05. It's a fantastic car. The Cobra fit my personality better. I'm planning on keeping my Cobra and I think in 20 years it will be worth much more that the 05 GT. If you like the 05 style just wait until SVT releases its Cobra in 2006/2007. My suggestion is to drive both. After driving the Cobra the choice will be a no brainer!! Good luck! Let us know what you choose. Rob __________________ 04 SVT Cobra #2938 of 3768 Mods.. Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back K&N FIPK SuperChips Tuner 396 RWHP

01-07-2005, 08:58 AM	#10
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	It depends are you going for performance period or performance plus status car. If performance/status go for the Cobra either '03 or newer. What the NEW Cobra will be performace wise is still unknown as is the PRICE TAG. For performance period for thebest price and I know I will get flamed for this one but I would be tempted to go with the '05 GT. The new chassis Ford put under the Mustang is a big improvement: true coilover MacPherson front suspension, panhard bar - three link rear suspension, better weight ratio front to back (old 57-43, new 53-47) and that three valve 4.6 is no slouch at 300HP which is just 5HP shy of what the Cobra had in the mid 90s. Ford and several others have already announced bolt-on supercharger kits that give this motor 500 HP. With the solid rear axle and good tires you will give the Terminators fits at the dragstrip. If you like AX or open track then you will be able to out drive them in the twisties with the better handling chassis. Now all that said I love my '97 Cobra and it really gets attention. I have had people walk past my wife's Corvette Z06 to the Cobra and go "Nice Car" not having even noticed the Z06. The Cobra just has a presence that is special. Good Luck on your decision. On a seperate note you get a big salute from me. All members of the military deserve a big Thanks in my book for what you do for the rest of us!!

01-07-2005, 11:02 AM	#11
davelegguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: wis Posts: 88	my 2 cents I am a big fan of driving all new cars. The new stang has a great chassi and more room. I love my 03 cobra and I am sure that I will get the next gen cobra when it arrives. You can always get the 05 pumped up but it will cost you some serious money to get it up to an 04 cobras level. If I were you and was a patient man I woulkd continue to save my money and wait for the 06/07 cobra If you have a need for speed now there are some great deals on the "old" fox chassi cobras for 30 grand you could have my numbers with a coupe and they ride pretty damn nice. I was gioing to get a used 911 cabrio before I bought my cobra It is an incredible bargain. You get a lot of special hardware in the package.

01-07-2005, 01:22 PM	#12
Mirage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 91	AdrenalineSVT~ Short and sweet: go with the Cobra ('03/'04). Not going to bore you with stats and the like other than to say that the Cobra will do everything you want out of a muscle car AND save your bank account to boot!

01-07-2005, 02:07 PM	#13
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	As an owner of an '03 cobra...... I can definately say they are awesome cars. But, on the other hand, I will be trading in my '03 on the next cobra reguardless of how it looks, how fast it is, or how much it is....... __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

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