I've been debating on selling my low mileage MC Convertible Cobra. Could have that and aprox $10K in your pocket for mods ;-)
OP, if Mustang, resale value, and modern day amenities are what you're wanting in your price range, your list can be broken down to the '11/'12 GT500 and the '12/'13 Boss 302 (Laguna Seca). Only a fool would pay $35K for an '03/'04 Cobra with its deplorable interior and outmoded infotainment.
On the Mustang GT front, if you pushed one over the side of the Grand Canyon, it's resale value would hit the bottom before the car does. That said, if you want the absolute latest and greatest, an S550 GT for $35K would be the way to go. Just realize that you're throwing maybe 30% of that money in the trashcan as soon as you roll off the lot.
OP says the 00 cobra R was the best mustang he ever rode in but list the GT500 as his #1 choice. Which are literally polar opposites. One is track ready NA screamer while the other is a pig iron block, front heavy drag queen with tractor like handling.
the only logical choice is a boss 302.
Looks like most of y'all overlooked the part where he said resale value is a factor. Some of you completely ignored the thread title where he specifically said he's looking for a Mustang.
OP, if Mustang, resale value, and modern day amenities are what you're wanting in your price range, your list can be broken down to the '11/'12 GT500 and the '12/'13 Boss 302 (Laguna Seca). Only a fool would pay $35K for an '03/'04 Cobra with its deplorable interior and outmoded infotainment. Also, like mentioned, those things are being passed around like $2 whores during the Vietnam conflict. They've been pulled apart and put back to stock so many times, I wouldn't touch one at any price.
On a pretty high horse here to be ignorant about the 03/04 Cobra's value, aren't you? $35K budget doesn't mean $35K has to be paid for something. A budget is a max, not the min of a purchase. If you thought he had to spend the full $35K then that's on you.
I paid $27K for my cobra 7 years ago and could easily sell it for $25-$26K today. How's that for VALUE. Good luck doing that with an 11/12 GT500 after 7 years of ownership (losing less than 10%).
I don't know about all that. If I'm not mistaken, stock for stock, the GT500 still puts up better track times than the '00R. As great as it may have been, the '00R is still an SN95 car. Not a stellar chassis by any stretch of the imagination. Car and Driver pitted the iron block 2010 GT500 against a C6 Grand Sport, and the GT500 performed admirably. That was still with the crap suspension from the '07 - '10 GT500. The '11+ has a better suspension in base form and SVTPP. They also have aluminum blocks, not iron.
track times can be deceiving when there's a 120hp gap between the 2. Regardless, iron block GT500s have never been known for their handling prowess.
The 03/04 Cobra is number 5!?!?!?!?!?!
2012 GT500, I had a S550, not a bad car, but will never be a Shelby and will not hold its value as well and you will get tired of seeing that everyone has one lol
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