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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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I want a convertible performance car and that pretty much limits me to a Cobra (would NEVER own a 'Vette and can't afford a Viper). Am planning on buying a '03 or '04 Cobra (heard those two years were the best?) soon and want some input from those in the know. What should I be looking for? Any common issues I should look for and steer clear of?
I'm currently a Cadillac owner and have been listening to CTS-v owners crowing about how fast their cars are. I REALLY want to sell my car and get some REAL power. I test drove a '05 GTO the other day and thought IT was fast as hell. I understand that the Cobra will pretty much eat the GTO for lunch so I'm even MORE excited about getting one.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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welcome to the forums, Get an 03 04 Cobra or wait for the 07 Cobra if you want real power
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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Welcome to the fourms, yeah get a 03-04 COBRA you will love it!!!! Good luck in your search for one and have fun when you get one!!!!
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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ORIGINAL: Katshot

I want a convertible performance car and that pretty much limits me to a Cobra (would NEVER own a 'Vette and can't afford a Viper). Am planning on buying a '03 or '04 Cobra (heard those two years were the best?) soon and want some input from those in the know. What should I be looking for? Any common issues I should look for and steer clear of?
I'm currently a Cadillac owner and have been listening to CTS-v owners crowing about how fast their cars are. I REALLY want to sell my car and get some REAL power. I test drove a '05 GTO the other day and thought IT was fast as hell. I understand that the Cobra will pretty much eat the GTO for lunch so I'm even MORE excited about getting one.
Welcome to the forums. A cobra will eat an 04 GTO, but i'm not sure about the 05, apparently they put up some impressive numbers.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Well the 03-04 are the best years because they have the supercharger and all that stuff. But if you want ALOT of power, go with the Saleen S281 Extreme! 445HP =
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Well the 03-04 are the best years because they have the supercharger and all that stuff. But if you want ALOT of power, go with the Saleen S281 Extreme! 445HP =

Better have a big pocket
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Yeah really lol. saleens are fricking awesome but i think 03-04 cobra would be an awesome car to tune up. My uncle has an 03 cobra and its scary fast. 600 rwhp will put you in the back of your seat lol. Go with the 04 [sm=burnout.gif]
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Yo can always Kenne Bell the cobra. That will give you alot of HP. You would definetally be killing vipers.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah Kenne Bell + 03-04 cobra= asskicking to alot of people who go against you.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Saw like 6 Cobras last week here in Indy, at Kenny Brown Racing. At least one Vert. It was tuff. Makes me wish I looked harder for an 04 coupe, prior to 05 GT purchase, not like I am suffering or anything. It was at the shop, that I found out how serious the 04 Cobra engine internals are.

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