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Nathan Edward Kreegar (Nathan_kreegar)
New member
Username: Nathan_kreegar
Post Number: 38
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 1:17 am: | |
Cobra R weighs about 150 lbs more than the Regular Cobra (99/01) or the Mustang GT @ 3590 lbs... Might as well just get an 03 Cobra, with more power, AC, 6 disc, and a much smoother ride for 15 to 20k less (then again I guess im a tad bit bias :p) .
Now Iv never driven an R myself... but from the way the guys I know who own them describe them, sound alot like the R/T10's of the early 90's (without the mechanical problems) |
Rosso (Redhead)
Member
Username: Redhead
Post Number: 491
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 1:12 am: | |
Last week you pushed the limit.
But, I answered your questions non the less, as I ave learned to let things go. |
Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member
Username: Nebulaclass
Post Number: 675
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 1:07 am: | |
Hey, on just about every post I make I lack class.
It's a problem my therapist and I are working on. |
Rosso (Redhead)
Member
Username: Redhead
Post Number: 490
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:58 am: | |
I called you Mr. Class since you lacked it in another post last week.
Ok, here we go anyway....I have 99 Cobra still, and it has 73k on it. Other then alot of tyres and lots of brakes, pads and rotors, I had no problem, up until last August-02.
The #7 con rod went dry and started creating a ticking, and sure enough, as I was traveling Europe, I had the motor pulled and a new crank, mains brgs, rods brgs, and a new con rod put in. So, since then it has run perfrect and seems to be a bit more power, dont know how or why. But, it is a great car. Very fun, very smooth, and VERY easy to control. Throw it hard into a corner and just hold it at the angle you want it. Its also a great commuter car. But, alas, I want an S4 for I can go to the snow with 4 peeps and board. |
Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member
Username: Nebulaclass
Post Number: 672
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 10:34 pm: | |
Kds - I like the looks of the Bullitt. Cool concept, and it is a fun car! |
Kds (Kds)
Member
Username: Kds
Post Number: 292
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 10:07 pm: | |
We just took a 2001 "Bullitt GT" on trade.....what a neat car. It needs another 100 HP, at least, but it sure sounds like it is already there. |
Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member
Username: Nebulaclass
Post Number: 656
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 5:51 pm: | |
Mr Class! Wow! I feel so....classy!
And I didn't know you own a 99 Cobra!?
I ordered a black/black 99 Cobra and drove it for three years and put 45k on it. I really, REALLY loved that car. Leased it though, and when I went back to school, the lease ended and I could not afford to buy out the lease. Ah well.
Did you buy yours new? If so, did you have any of the problems that plagued them?
I didn't experience the wheel-hop, vibration, or the low HP. I did, however, get the recall done for the HP issues, and it put about 6rwhp back into the engine.
God, I wish I still had that car! I think I was one of the first 5 1999 Cobra owners in the state.
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Rosso (Redhead)
Member
Username: Redhead
Post Number: 487
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 5:11 pm: | |
Mr Class.
I have driven one. I put aorund 100 miles on it, and thank god it was at night. Hot and noisy is right. We took the exhaust off as well past the cats and made custom side exhaust.
In compasion to my car, well there is none. Totaly different and a TON more powerful. I have also been around T-Hill as a pasenger, and it is a great car on the track. |
Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
Junior Member
Username: Troy_watts
Post Number: 101
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 4:59 pm: | |
Are they holding there value? |
Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member
Username: Timn88
Post Number: 3468
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 4:12 pm: | |
Over priced, loud, and hot. I;ve never driven one but some guy used to drive one around in my town last year. It sounded so nice, but i hear they are loud on the inside, dont have A/C, and have a harsh ride. When new, a Z06 was less expensive, faster and more comfortable. |
Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member
Username: Nebulaclass
Post Number: 653
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 4:07 pm: | |
Just curious as to your impressions. I've driven one, although it was only for about 15ft and I didn't go over 2mph.
With 385hp and 385tq, 1.02 g's on the skidpad, lighter weight, and overall package, what kind of a drive is it?
I've spoken with people who have driven it, but have never driven any serious cars, so I'd like to get an experienced exotic car lover's impression of the car.
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