which would you buy: 96 cobra or 97 vortech

[Domindart]

I have my eye on two mustangs, but not sure which to pursue.

Both have about 50k miles.

The cobra is mystic, but has a rebuilt engine and sounds done right. forged flat top pistons and rods, 2004 cobra polished crank, viper T-45 trans, new oil pump, water pump, longtubes, tint, saleen wheels etc. etc.. This car is in North Carolina, Im in atlanta ga.

The red 97 is basically a sleeper (though I may put exhaust on it and drop the stance) w chrome cobra rims. Nothing done really except the vortech supercharger pushing 80-100 hp and 3.73 gears. This car has been in storage but says its good to go, as a DD. This car is up in Michigan. Again, Im in atlanta.

The distance isn't a issue really, as long as I'm confident enough to buy when I get there. Otherwise I'm throwing money away on plane tickets.

I'm not sure whether rebuilt engine is a plus or minus in the case of these two cars. I like the work done to the cobra, but I like the fact that the 97 red is untouched/ not rebuilt.

So which would you buy? I'm looking for a fun to drive DD.

Oh and lets just say both are about 7500-8500 in price. The red 97 is a bit less.

 

[mysterio]

If you have a garage, I'd go with the Mystic.

 

[SLVRBLT]

If you have a garage, I'd go with the Mystic.

+1 But make sure of who did the work on the motor.

 

[Mulldune]

Mystic,and +1 on finding out more about who rebuilt the motor

 

[Domindart]

Beautiful Lightning in your sig!

I do not have a garage.. that's another dilemma lol..

The guy said he knows who rebuilt the engine. I imagine that I could look that guy up.

"Valentine performance built the motor in ohio. I dont have the paper work on this build but I guess you could contact them. This is what was told to me from another previous owner."

If I do some calling, what kind of questions should I ask?

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

the gt even with the supercharger is no sleeper, those cars were pigs so get the cobra

 

[BigWill90]

+1 But make sure of who did the work on the motor.

+2 on the cobra

 

[svtrookie]

Mystic Cobra hands down!

 

[Wikkd03]

Cobra hands down

 

[cotchnobra]

I hate red cars with a passion so I say go with the Mystic.

 

[SLVRBLT]

Beautiful Lightning in your sig!

I do not have a garage.. that's another dilemma lol..

The guy said he knows who rebuilt the engine. I imagine that I could look that guy up.

"Valentine performance built the motor in ohio. I dont have the paper work on this build but I guess you could contact them. This is what was told to me from another previous owner."

If I do some calling, what kind of questions should I ask?

Thanks.

I would talk to them and see if they can fax the paper work or have them mail it.

As for not having a garage, get a car cover till then.

 

[LostPony]

Mystic

 

[TBCobra]

Another vote for the mystic. What part of NC is it in?

 

[Domindart]

Another vote for the mystic. What part of NC is it in?

not tellin' lol why?

I think the mystic is the better car too..... .. I had a friend w/ a 4.6 and that thing was kind of a slug lol...

I sent another text to the mystic guy... no word yet... dont know why.

 

[Sonic03BlueGT]

Go with the mystic...i just looked at the add last night and thought it sounded like a good buy myself

 

[TBCobra]

not tellin' lol why?

I think the mystic is the better car too..... .. I had a friend w/ a 4.6 and that thing was kind of a slug lol...

I sent another text to the mystic guy... no word yet... dont know why.

Dont worry im not interested in it. Just curious if its near me or not.

 

[Domindart]

concord I believe...

 

[TBCobra]

1996 mustang cobra supercharged

You should buy this one, talk him down a grand.

 

[Domindart]

1996 mustang cobra supercharged

You should buy this one, talk him down a grand.

eh its a fine machine but I hate white, thanks.

What do you think about a 2001 cobra with 110k miles on it ? Should I steer clear of mustangs over 100k miles or is it safe to get another 100 ?

 

[boostaholick]

Id go with the mystic out of those two choices, but I would for sure look up a few shops around the area to let a mech. run threw it. Compression test and the whole nine. Good Luck with which ever you choose though bud !