Originally posted by black crowes
Anyone who buys a Mustang GT for performance is making a big mistake.
You realize that you could have spent only a few thousand more dollars and bought a 2003 SVT Cobra ($32K). You would end up with 130 more HP, a better sound system, and you really wouldn't need all of these upgrades people are suggesting to increase your performance above a standard GT's ability level.
Actually, the MSRP is $34,750 for the 2003 Cobra. The 2002 Mustang GT has an MSRP of $23,845. Not to mention very few places are selling the 2003 Cobra at the MSRP, many are quite a bit higher, but they are slowly starting to come down. I am sure if he had the money he would have ordered a 2003 Cobra. Many of the 2003 Cobras are running low to mid 13s stock. Some drivers can take them about 12.8 - 12.9 stock, but it is very difficult getting traction. So, you almsot have to invest in slicks or drag radials so you don't roast your street tires. Professional drivers can get them to mid 12s stock and they can beat the hell out of the car. If professional drivers break something they tell the manufacturer to send them another car. With some gears (and maybe a new shifter) you can take those 2002 GTs to very high 13s. I would rather have the Cobra, but the GTs are still respectable. If you are buying a Cobra, you sure as hell aren't buying it for the damn sound system
If you are buying the Cobra, chances are you plan on doing some modifications to make it faster, so either way you are going to be putting money into it. So, for $6000 - $7500 (which is still cheaper with the difference in pricing) you can probably run with a stock 2003 Cobra. Bottom line, you can make the new Cobra considerably faster with a few minor modifications and it has a better engine to take on more demanding modifications, you can make a GT pretty fast for a little cash still keeping it relatively cheap. I am sure if the people had the money they would take the Cobra over the GT. Any way you cut it, it's racing, cars, and fun
Plus once you go 11.99 you have to make structural changes to your car. (roll bar, etc) (Assuming you race the legal way)where it is much safer. Instead of picking hitting/killing someone walking down the street, or hitting other vehicles and killing them. Atleast it is (realtively) safe at the track.
Just traded in my weak v6 2000 Mustang for my brand new (80 miles on the odometer and i put 70 of them on there) 2002 Stang GT. First thing I am gonna do is get some body work on it to make it unique, then I wanna add some mods exhaust/air intake/anything else? Any car junkies out there know what I can do to give my mustang more rumble(flowmaster mufflers?). Better yet anyone know some good mods I can do to my new stang without voiding the warranty? Any thoughts please let me know.
I won't mention the type I'm talking about, we all know.
