Whats the better car--Saleen, Roush, Cobra?

203Mach1ne · 09-17-2006, 11:04 AM

I'm looking for a new car, I want something thats fast and affordable
Thinking about a 2001-2004 s/c saleen or roush stage 3 OR an 03/04 cobra if I can find one
What's the better car in your opinion?

OnyxCobra · 09-17-2006, 01:53 PM

IMO definitely the 03/04 Cobra. My friend's dynoed 380whp stock and his friends s/c saleen didnt even come close.

sandcracker21 · 09-17-2006, 02:42 PM

+1 on the cobra, the other are cool and rare, but overpriced

if not the cobra the saleen

203Mach1ne · 09-17-2006, 02:50 PM

I'm thinking get the 03/04 cobra if I can get one for a good price around here
If not, I was leaning toward the roush
I did some reading and it seems that the Roush puts out better #'s than the saleen and it also has a better suspension? Not sure about the validity of this though..

OnyxCobra · 09-17-2006, 02:52 PM

I personally like Saleens, but i cant help but thinking most of the car, roush included are just a big gaf package with a 2v motor. I dont know if its true or not but last i heard Saleen uses Eibach springs, and the only thing they actually make for the car is the body kit.

I agree, Saleens and Roushs are rare but over priced, SVT FTW.

203Mach1ne · 09-17-2006, 03:41 PM

I like the roush and the cobra over the saleen...
theres just too many saleens around here

Whats the difference between 03 and 04 cobra, if any?

What car is more reliable---04-04 cobra or 01 roush

II 98 GT II · 09-17-2006, 05:12 PM

Get the COBRA and don't look back. With the SVT you get stronger internals and a good transmission.

A guy at my gym drives a new Roush, it looks AMAZING... but thats all that's impressive about it. How it looks.

OH yea, the Roush I was speaking of above is a stage 1...

OnyxCobra · 09-17-2006, 06:24 PM

the 03/04 Cobras have a fully forged engine with a supercharger, and its DOHC unlike the saleens 2v

203Mach1ne · 09-17-2006, 06:54 PM

yeah once I get the car I don;t plan on doing any significant mods though
I'll put an intake in maybe, and definately a nice sounding exhaust, but thats about it
They already have enough power

It's just a decision now of the cobra or the stage 3, and I think they are equally as fast. And I'm assuming their suspension/reliability is about equal?
Thus, it comes down to an appearance contest

II 98 GT II · 09-17-2006, 07:52 PM

The stage 3 that you are talkin' about... did you say it was a 2001?