Technical attributes. Roger...coming at ya.
To address the issue of car price comparisons between 1987 and 2003....have they risen at the same rate as inflation? My perception is that car prices (in general) have risen at a rate exceeding inflation, but I have not looked at the data. If someone else has, kindly post. Thanks.
As for what a 03 GN would like like now....come on...that's about as speculative as saying Saddam Hussien is at Fort Hood, TX.
First off, anything has potential with enough money.
Correct. Your car is a wonderful example of this (I assume you're running 11's now, of course?).
Granted the cobra's are running great with about 2000 total in mods, but they are stickering anywhere from 35-40k.
They "sticker" for $34k (coupe). Some dealers are marking them up - but some are also now discounting them (can provide references if you like).
Most dealer ships in my area(s. florida) are not letting these cars leave the lot for under 40k.
What dealers? I'd like to check them out, please.
For comparison sake an 01 z06 will run you about 35-40k
Yup. It's a 2 year old used car, and thus becomes pretty much apples to oranges when compared to a 03, but it is a great performer none-the-less, and prices continue to come down.
As an FYI, there are now used low mileave 03 Cobra's (2 years newer than 01 Z06's) going for under $30k. Don't take my word for it though....search Autotrader.com if you don't wish to believe me.
with an 02 running you around 42-45k,
I was looking into these about a month ago. $42k would be on the low end, but possible. Again, very nice, fast cars (though still a used and not new car - not a big deal to me, but is to some). Please see above comment about used 03 Cobra prices.
you do full exhaust and a 150 shot for about 1500-2000 in mods and you are running in the 10's @ mid 120's traps.
Perhaps - on slicks/ET Streets anyways. Then again, I've seen Vette's drop halfshafts at the track too (latest was an all-motor LS1 at Cecil County this past November), so whilst they have the power, like most cars with lots of power, there are other issues that need addressing.
And so what if the cobra's are running 11's or even 10's, most of the TR's that are in the club I am the chairman of, run deep in the 11's or 10's.
Cool. What does yours run now? I haven't been keeping up. Anyways, I think the point is that these cars are doing it without ever lifting a valve cover, with pump gas, with the IRS, at near full weight, on stock tires, and some of the 10 second cars on DR's. Taking nothing away from TRs - which I have always admired - I think this is a pretty nifty accomplishment. You, you, you or you may not - and that's fine. You, you and you may not care. Oh well.
Granted the mod list for the TR's may be longer, but you will still spend more if you purchase a cobra and then mod it.
Uh....duh? It's 17 years newer and light years ahead in virtually every technical aspect. No flame - just fact. If going fast cheap - everything else be damned - was the goal, then there are a LOT cheaper ways to go than a 03 Cobra or even a TR. Got smallblock Chevy in old Nova/Chevelle/Vega?
I think that's a silly arguement. You might think differently.
Finally, I am really sick of hearing about these cars.
I would suggest resisting the urge to click the link on a post that has "Cobra SVT" in the title - but that's your choice, not mine.
They run great, but I think people forget it is still a 35k car at its cheapest
Perhaps in your neck of the woods...but some are being discounted now. Regardless....what new (not 17 year old) car goes faster for cheaper? That's a rhetorical question, because the answer is obvious, whether you like it or not.
and from what I have heard from a local ford shop, they have a habit of braking drive shafts
It is not drive shafts that they are braking (sic). Rather, it is halfshafts, and it is not nearly as common as earlier IRS Cobra. While they do still break more than most would like, there are Cobra's running in the 10's - and even one in the 9's - with the IRS. It's not as bad as some would like to portray (mainly the pundits).
Such as? Please be specific. I have tried to be as specific as possible - it would appreciate the same in return. Thanks.
so they are far from the bullet proof image everyone on the net gives them.
Really? How many trashed Cobra T56's have you heard of? How about blown motors? How about ANY other signficant problems vice the occasional broken IRS halfshaft? And once again, please be specific.
And once again....if my post makes you mad, then perhaps you shouldn't be reading a post entitled "Cobra SVT". I did not force anybody to click this thread, so if you're pissed off, go look in the mirror.
