[TrueBlueVenom]

based on the different views of recommendations/comments, maybe the poster should state more specifically that he's looking for in it.

-DD-able an issue?
-mostly 1320s?
-plans on motor upgrades on the GT and MACH to support a power adder?
-rearend upgrades on GT, MACH, and Cobra? stock rearend on the GT and MACH will handle some power but not serious power.
-appearance, limited production numbers, etc come in to play? less MACHs out there; Cobras are numbered limited edition; lots of GTs out there.

[lazer96gt]

the seats do suck(cobra). too high and close to the steering wheel, but the stock Eaton setup seems to be very reliable for a dd, but I've never driven one for more than a week at a time. +1 for truebluevenom's suggestion about being more specific.

[Stang13]

1. Cobra don't look like every other Mustang ~ that's insane
2. The blower only makes the DD more fun.
3. Mach wheels are kinda ugly.
4. Seats are easily replaced
5. Great base for mods ~ Forged shortblock/blower= more boost!!!
6. Minus the crank you get a shitty S/B and a TR3560 ~ Crap
7. Machs look more like a GT!
8. have I pissed anybody off yet.....

[Magnapack97]

In all reality, I would go with the cheaper one all around, including the car + mods. I mean both of the cars are bada$$ but im not made of money.

[thatdavidkid]

i think over all, you'll be happier w/ a blown cobra.. they're not THAT expensive anymore.. w/ the price difference, you may be able to get a gt up to tha tpower, but how reliable will it be?

[stock96'pony]

I would go cobra. Its cheaper to buy a built rear end than it is to get your motor built and install done.

The machs are sweet though and if you do get a GT ake sure its 05+.

[2k4mk1]

Pissed off..Nah With exh intake and a flash tune I can run low 13's on street tires
Hav e a unique looking car that DEFINETLY leaves no doubt what model it is(7. Machs look more like a GT!) whatever.
(is that a cobra or a GT with a body kit and emblems).

You tell me which looks more like a gt.

To each his own I guess

[Stang13]

Originally Posted by 2k4mk1

Pissed off..Nah With exh intake and a flash tune I can run low 13's on street tires
Hav e a unique looking car that DEFINETLY leaves no doubt what model it is(7. Machs look more like a GT!) whatever.
(is that a cobra or a GT with a body kit and emblems).

You tell me which looks more like a gt.

To each his own I guess

The red Mach looks more like the Yellow GT dude!~You can't see that???
Cobras are unmistakable........from the front and the rear. With the Mach 1 the only difference in the rear is a black spoiler and a small emblem...
Don't get me wrong dude I love the Mach 1, but if I had the choice and money wasn't an issue I'd be on the Terminator Cobra like white on rice on a paper plate in a snow storm.......my 2 cents......

[StAnGaLaNg]

Originally Posted by Stang13

The red Mach looks more like the Yellow GT dude!~You can't see that???

ditto, mach has same bumpers. only diff is the shaker

but dont get me wrong mach would be my 2nd choice

[2k4mk1]

Originally Posted by Stang13

The red Mach looks more like the Yellow GT dude!~You can't see that???
With the Mach 1 the only difference in the rear is a black spoiler and a small emblem...

Guess you cant see the bulge in the hood that neither a cobra or gt has and oh yeah the big black thing sticking up through the hole in the hood.
My point is with all the GT's with Cobra crap hung on um you cant tell the real ones from the posers......

I keep my MACH and when you guys save enuf pennies you can buy ya a cobra or what ever

[Mr. Couper]

get a mach, it would be one less cobra people would have to worry about here on the streets

[egomez24]

[quote=Mr. Couper;362583]get a mach, it would be one less cobra people would have to worry about here on the streets[/QUOTE

Amen to that

[thatdavidkid]

someone posted up a nice 03 cobra w/ a few mods for 24.5 just today i think.. you should check it out... try to buy a gt and get 450 + horse out of it for 24k

[Stang13]

Originally Posted by 2k4mk1

Guess you cant see the bulge in the hood that neither a cobra or gt has and oh yeah the big black thing sticking up through the hole in the hood.
My point is with all the GT's with Cobra crap hung on um you cant tell the real ones from the posers......

I keep my MACH and when you guys save enuf pennies you can buy ya a cobra or what ever

I meant from the rear dude (see post), but no worries! I will never put a bunch of Cobra stuff on my GT, other guys can do it that's cool with me. I would just feel like a poser, but that's me!

[CrewChiefLite]

Originally Posted by Stang13

3. Mach wheels are kinda ugly.
4. Seats are easily replaced

Wheels are easier to replace than seats, so IMO these cancel each other out!

I figure, with everything I plan on doing with my car, I will have much less than $24k in it, including buying the car. I'll also have 450+ hp, a forged motor, and a built live axle. It started out a GT, but it'll end up a total mutt!

[superGT2000]

i say if have money get a mach or a cobra...but if want to make it more personal get a gt and get your hands dirty...it depends what you are going for...

[psiperformance]

irs ? hate to tell you but if you put the p-arts in right a irs is just as good as the solid axle..for anythign shoirt of a 100 percent dedicated drag racer that runs 700 + rwhp

the irs actualy will hoook better on a radial / street tire as it loads the tires more eveny.

check out the mm@ff street sticki shootout ... the ONLY car that survived without rear end breakage ... a ten second flat 03 cobra with irs.

I blew my differentiaol carrier apart in my car guess what i have in it now ... a 03 cobra traction lock its the strongest true street stylpe limied slip unit you can get due to the huge cross pin and cabron fiber clutch pack.

[Mr. Couper]

i have a video of a 9.9 with the irs and stock motor.

[mustangluver98]

I would have to agree that the Mach 1 looks similar to a GT stock!

As for a GT having the Cobra bumpers/spoilers/badges. A GT can also be made to look similar to a Mach 1. Here are a couple of pics of a guy that I know from another site who lives in Ohio who owns a GT that he made to look like a Mach 1 with the shaker hood and all! SO what I am trying to say is in the end ANY mustang can be made to look like ANY other mustang you want it to look like. PERIOD! If you have the time/money to do so it can be what ever you want it to be. With that being said back on topic...I still say go with the 03/04 Cobra!

[lobra97]

COBRA! i have one and they stomp the competition! unless its a roush or a saleen, take the COBRA. you won't regret it.