Need honest unbaised opinion on a choice for a convertible...
#16
07-16-2004, 02:58 AM
2003-2004 Mustang Cobra Vert. With about 2K in performance mods you will dust a stock TT in a strait line(with 5-6K in mods you will dust a modded TT)...with another 2K in suspension it will be a whole new animal. I have never been in a TT, but I have been in a coilovered Cobra and I would imagine that a coilovered cobra handles similar to a TT...like on rails.
#18
07-16-2004, 06:24 AM
Get a left over new '03 S2000. You should be able to pick one up for somewhere around $27K. I think there is a red one on ebay currently. Great car! In fact, I just did something similar myself and got a silver '03.
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07-16-2004, 06:30 AM
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07-16-2004, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by mehrabani1
S2K.... I would get a pre '04 too, but there are disadvantegs and advanteges
Advanteges:
9000 RPM red line
Cheaper
A little more raw
Disadvanteges:
The '04 has more tourqe and a slightly better interior
The reason why they went from 9000 RPM to 8000 RPM was because there were some reliability issues with having such a high red-line... so you might expect some problems on the pre '04s if you drive it hard for extended periods of time...
S2K.... I would get a pre '04 too, but there are disadvantegs and advanteges
Advanteges:
9000 RPM red line
Cheaper
A little more raw
Disadvanteges:
The '04 has more tourqe and a slightly better interior
The reason why they went from 9000 RPM to 8000 RPM was because there were some reliability issues with having such a high red-line... so you might expect some problems on the pre '04s if you drive it hard for extended periods of time...
Actually the red line dropped due to the increase in stroke. That is how they made the car 2.2 liter instead of 2.0. The entire powerband was set lower.
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07-16-2004, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Dtd350Z
Chrysler Crossfire.
But really, I'd say just go test drive the S2000, Z4, and a 350Z and pick the one you enjoy the most. 350Z is a nice car but I've never driven the other two.
Chrysler Crossfire.
But really, I'd say just go test drive the S2000, Z4, and a 350Z and pick the one you enjoy the most. 350Z is a nice car but I've never driven the other two.
Z4 I can't get used to and it is too pricey.
350Z nice but looks horrible with the top up. The car does not excite me.
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07-16-2004, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by dgussin1
2003-2004 Mustang Cobra Vert. With about 2K in performance mods you will dust a stock TT in a strait line(with 5-6K in mods you will dust a modded TT)...with another 2K in suspension it will be a whole new animal. I have never been in a TT, but I have been in a coilovered Cobra and I would imagine that a coilovered cobra handles similar to a TT...like on rails.
2003-2004 Mustang Cobra Vert. With about 2K in performance mods you will dust a stock TT in a strait line(with 5-6K in mods you will dust a modded TT)...with another 2K in suspension it will be a whole new animal. I have never been in a TT, but I have been in a coilovered Cobra and I would imagine that a coilovered cobra handles similar to a TT...like on rails.
#30
07-16-2004, 06:05 PM
Hopefully I beat Dr Bill to this suggestion: SPIT-fire (Laughs!)
But seriously, for a few bucks more you could have an Elise and his is for sale and coming in a month or 2.
But seriously, for a few bucks more you could have an Elise and his is for sale and coming in a month or 2.