[AkMustang1]

Hey guys, well I sold my 1998 V6 Mustang in hopes of upgrading to a newer vehicle with lower miles, something pretty reliable to get me through college. BUT I am in LOVE with Mustangs, I seriously am not really considering purchasing anything else. I test drove a 2005 Mustang GT convertible with 41,000 miles and it was alright, it felt a little beat on though. They wanted 18 grand for it, but then I test drove a 1997 Mustang Cobra with 57 thousand miles. The asking price was 10 for the Cobra, and I fell in love with it immediately after driving it. I also test drove a Mazda RX-8 (I know, a ricer), but I definitely did not like it near as much as the Mustangs.

Now the thing is, is the Cobra's condition appeared pretty pristine. I originally sold my 98 sixer in hopes of upgrading year wise and getting something a little bit newer, but after thinking about it I could get the Mustang Cobra, but it's a year older than my V6. I've tried my darndest to find a 01-04 GT, but I couldn't find one. My price range is around 14,000 and the Cobra falls below that at about 10 grand. What do you guys think, would a used Cobra with 57,000 miles be a bucket of worms? Like I said, mechanically it appeared excellent. If I do consider the vehicle further, I'll probably have it checked out by a mechanic. What's the track record for the SVT Cobras, specifically 1997 (if there are many people out there with those)? Thanks for any advice.

[boosted stang]

sounds like a good price for a cobra

[Snackmaster]

Very good price and mileage for a Cobra. The DOHC 4.6's are very stout, like to rev and respond well to mods. You're starting with 305 hp vs the 260 in the GTs you mentioned you wanted. I would say if the mechanic says it checks out grab it!

You'd be very happy.

[AkMustang1]

Sorry for the late-ish post, but do these Cobras have any sort of traction control?

[AkMustang1]

Any final words of advice guys? It's still for sale and I'm seriously thinking of purchasing it instead of holding out for an 01-06 GT because this price for the Cobra is much lower than buying a newer GT

[2oo5GT]

If mechanically sound, then I would definitley jump all over it. They're still a nice ride and will hold value pretty good. I had a friend with a 96 Cobra that put a few bolt ons and dyno tuned pushing 291rwhp. SVT put alot of attention to detail on the Cobra's, more than what a GT has. Better engine, suspension, brakes and so on.