satisfaction rating for 03' cobra
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Great points. I too feel the same way about FORD and my expectations are higher then the quality FORD standard. I'm still in the market to purchase an 03-04 Cobra fully expecting the 06 Mustang to be a leap forward.
If it is not the leap forward I wanted, then fine I will own a good Mustang and the best DEW- based Mustang I could afford.
Great points. I too feel the same way about FORD and my expectations are higher then the quality FORD standard. I'm still in the market to purchase an 03-04 Cobra fully expecting the 06 Mustang to be a leap forward.
If it is not the leap forward I wanted, then fine I will own a good Mustang and the best DEW- based Mustang I could afford.
SuperStallion55
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Obsolete?? The only thing carried over from FoX Mustang was the floor pan, the SN195 is about 100% stiffer in bending frequency etc than Fox Mustang. The Cobra's independent rear suspension is first class IMO why didnt you just buy a Corvette im pretty surprised you didnt if you road race so much but you sure do sound like one of the C5 owners from Corvettefourm !!
And I wouldnt count on the next gen Mustang to make this 03 "1000% Obsolete" lol lookin like a Mustang II and all. Id say you should pick one up tho enjoy the 15 recalls....
SuperStallion55
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:lol1:
After a few times at Ford I can now say it's a great muscle car. Still clunks and pulls but after I did the 2.8 and shifter it came ALIVE and is really fun to drive. She's a keeper!
I have a keeper and I really enjoy the car. 9000+ miles and no fix it trips to the dealership which I sure would bother me greatly if it were the case. For me, the car is a good compromise for a wide range of uses. I love the fact that it’s already a very strong car from the factory which can easily be developed into something as powerful as one desires. It is a rare car around here and other than one of my many trips to the local track (and those 03's were from out of state) I don't see other 03's driving around.
Personal experience is, of course, only truly relevant to one person. In my personal experience this car is at the top of the food chain for street legal cars and feared by the best Chevy's, Dodge's, and high-performance rice that go to my local track. When auto-crossing, I constantly get requests to take passengers, which each walking out of the car with big smiles on their faces. Driving this car is more fun than this old man has had in years. Thanks SVT!
Personal experience is, of course, only truly relevant to one person. In my personal experience this car is at the top of the food chain for street legal cars and feared by the best Chevy's, Dodge's, and high-performance rice that go to my local track. When auto-crossing, I constantly get requests to take passengers, which each walking out of the car with big smiles on their faces. Driving this car is more fun than this old man has had in years. Thanks SVT!
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I am completey satisfied. This car still makes me wanna blow my wad everytime I push the go pedal....
cobravert03
Why? Because it's funny.
I was going to buy an '03 Saleen coupe until I learned that Ford had finally done right by the Cobra this year. I found I could get a convertible Cobra for the same price and said "Screw it, I WANT A CONVERTIBLE!!!" Having had a V8 Mustang before, I can say that quality has gone way up, and performance is unbelievable. 10 all the way.
I had a 2000 gt and this 03 cobra feels completely different. There is no vibration or squeaking and it feels about twice as powerful. Handles much better, even with the additional weight. The seats hold one in much better. I did notice that the paint was not any better than was on the GT.
Damn a Pole that i missed? :shrug:
9 The car is not perfect, but it is worth the money. 6,000 miles. No warranty issues. 10/02 build date. Runs great. Looks very good. The reason it is not a ten is because of the typical Detroit body assembly, paint and interior fit and finish.
What rating did you give it?
Thin Paint is my only complaint, This seems to be more prevalent on the hood and front fascia. I fixed this with using a colagon bra. Works great for the DAMN LOVE BUGS here in Lower Alabama.
I gave my 03 a "9". The only gripe is the vibe at 120mph+
Ford is the chit meng
Ford is the chit meng
thats not a vibe its turbulance.;-)
I knew what I was getting before I stepped up and bought one. Its a mainline production vehicle with an offline hi-perf drive drain stuffed into it. THANKS Ford for offering these to us hot car junkies!
...completely satisfied. :burnout:
...completely satisfied. :burnout:
The poll needs a "Not applicable" choice.
I don't have an '03/'04 but once I'm done with my '99 I am very likely to get one, so I'm curious as to how the poll numbers stack up.
But I can't see the results unless I vote, and if I vote, I'll skew the poll.
Edit: n/m, the "view results" button finally worked for me. The first time I pressed it, it sent me a "page cannot be found" error.
I don't have an '03/'04 but once I'm done with my '99 I am very likely to get one, so I'm curious as to how the poll numbers stack up.
But I can't see the results unless I vote, and if I vote, I'll skew the poll.
Edit: n/m, the "view results" button finally worked for me. The first time I pressed it, it sent me a "page cannot be found" error.
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My feelings exactly.
A 10 IMO. I love the car. I wouldn't change a thing. Everyone who has riden in it loves it too. I believe FORD did a great job with the design! Sure beats those damn' UGLY Corvettes!!!
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