Comparing 98 Cobra to 86 SVO.

DDR · 10-23-2008

I have an 86 SVO which I love. I have held it the longest for a sports car. I am getting the itch for a possible change and was considering the Cobra convertible.

Has anyone here owned both? I would like to hear some opinions on how they may compare the two. My biggest fear is to give up my SVO and possibly be disappointed in the Cobra (in what way I do not know).

I guess I am basically looking for the positives and negatives for both.

Are the Cobras reliable? My SVO has been very reliable. I am looking for one in 90K range due to the price I can afford.

Thank you.

heavy metal · 10-23-2008

Welcome to the site!!!! I would suggest to keep your SVO,and just buy a Cobra.Get the best of both!!

DDR · 10-24-2008

I cannot afford to.

2oo5GT · 10-24-2008

I think the Cobra will be better. going from SVO to SVT, about the same but with Technology, better sususpension and so on, the Cobra will be better. I would try to find one with less miles and very well maintained. Not putting your SVO down, I want to tell you to keep that and get a Cobra, but you already said you can't afford both. Would be cool though!! Good luck with it, you'll enjoy it either way.

Lopez16 · 10-30-2008

Dump the SVO. Cobra is a better ride, faster,stronger,tougher looking and sounds badass with an X-pipe. Once you drive the Cobra you won't remember the old SVO.

SVT1995 · 11-06-2008

I never had any problems with my cobra. I love this thing! Nothing has ever broke on it. I've had it for about 4 years now and everytime I drive it I always test the limits with it!

2oo5GT · 11-07-2008

Cobra's are better built.

Which did you decided to go with??

yomadmike · 11-07-2008

I say keep the SVO. My 99 Cobra with light engine mods is sitting at 301rwhp. The shop I trust with all the work on my car owns an 86 SVO. And his with some serious work is sitting at 386rwhp. Keep in mind the weight difference. He can spank almost any Mustang in AL. Plus you have a car they only made for like 4 years, and it's already a super rare classic. IMO if you're getting a bug, yank the motor, stroke it, change the intercooler, freshen up or beef up the suspension (Watts link Cobr brakes, sfc) and destroy GT's with a little 4 banger. Like I said I have a 99 Cobra vert and I'm entertaining possibly trying to find a SVO or a GT Turbo to play around with.

If you want check out the guys shop who owns the monster SVO http://www.svpu.com