[Superman11773]

With the new '05 model coming out it's hard to not want out and buy that instead of the older faster models but i think i have to consider the idea. I've been searching online now for about a week and have come up with alternative cars in my price range...'00 Cobra R (used), '03 Cobra (new), Saleen s-281 supercharged(used) , and a '03 roush stage 3 (used). I want a convertible and most important power. It's hard to decide on which to buy on just pictures and specs, has anyone test drove any of these, or have any strong opinions on which would be best of the four. Any other alternatives? Thanks.

[Mike Kievit]

If you want a vert. Take out the above Y2K R. Now you have 2 used choices and 1 new.

Also, I don't know when the '05 vert will be released. So you may have to make a different decision.

So to throw a wrench in your thought process and my above statement.(if you want a vert)

There were only 300 Y2K R's. Power and exclusivity really ment something with the Y2K R.

Good luck,

MK

[Superman11773]

i guess i only like the '00 R cause of the 1g lateral acceleration, otherwise i don't see why not to get the '03 cobra.

[Mike Kievit]

You could make the '03 do that. I don't know if the wider wheels and tires helped, or if it was the weight distribution.

I have tried to find out the weight of the current Cobra engines. N/A, Y2K, and SC. But have had no luck. I'm thinking the '03 and Y2K have fairly close engine weights.

Is it for daily/casual driving. Or are you going to take to the track. If it's the Vert. You will need a roll bar. The coupe will be satisfactory without it until you get into the 12's.

Most road courses require verts to have a bar, and the top up.

Again, good luck with your decision.

MK

[1998GT]

dont get a 00cobra r just to mod it and to rack up the miles on it.. there are hardly any mods out for that anywayz..i would get a saleen s-281 supercharged.. nice cars

[Superman11773]

I don't want the car for a daily driver i have a wrangler and a camry otherwise. I just want a car to take out in the summer for a few months to show off and have fun. I'm not looking to mod up the car at all but if i have to get a roll bar, i'd do that if i took it to the track.

[1998GT]

if no mods i would go with the saleen then.. i was gonna say 03 cobra because they are very easily modded and the DOHC is nice.. but the saleens are nice, they look great on the outside..saleen effects and nice drop and such, and perofmrnace wise they are awesome.

[Superman11773]

how does the stage 3 compare to the saleen and '03?

[Mana4Real]

I've been to the dealership and looked at the specs on the stage 3 Roush's, They have about the same power output as the 03 cobra. I don't know much about saleens, otherwise I would chime in on em. I like all of those cars. So it's all up to you.

[Superman11773]

I just can't decide, i need more input

[1998GT]

the saleens are 425hp.

[Monkey Boy]

The 05 Verts aren't coming out till spring of 05, by the way.

[Superman11773]

right now this is what i'm thinking

'03 cobra vert, it'll be new off the lot, great deal with the '05's coming out, 390 horse, six speed. I really want a six speed.

saleen s-281 e vert, what are the years they made these, i want a 99 up, did they make a '04?

'00 cobra R,i want a vert so i guess this is out of the question.

Roush 360 horse i believe, i'm thinking about forgetting about this option all together.

So saleen s-281 e vert, or '03 cobra vert.
saleen is 425 hp but is it 6 speed?
'03 cobra, what mods can i put on for 425+hp?

[96greenGT]

What about an S351? Did they make any verts out of these?

[Mana4Real]

Originally posted by 96greenGT
What about an S351? Did they make any verts out of these?

I don't believe that's a 99 and up