New Features: Ford Mustang Knowledge Base - check it out & suggest new topics here.
Ford Mustang Forums - Ford Mustang Classifieds - MustangForums.com Photo Galleries - MustangForums.com Chat Room - Create an Account - Mustang News

Go Back   MustangForums.com > Ford Mustang Tech > 2005 - 2010 Mustangs

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-08-2004, 02:21 AM   #1
loosegroove
My Garage
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1
Default Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

I had the most horrific day of my life last weekend when a SUV crashed into my 2001 GT mustang. I survived the crash with no problems, but the car was totaled. I am now stuck driving my old 92 stang until I take my insurance settlement and purchase a new car. I am torn between the two following options.

For $36,000 I can land a new 2004 SVT Cobra Convertible this weekend

Or

Should I look around for a 2005 GT which will probably run me around $28,000?

So do I go for the power or for the new look? Is it worth spending the extra money? Has anybody driven both?

So I want to hear some opinions!
loosegroove is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Mustang Forums!
Old 12-08-2004, 02:23 AM   #2
2004 GT RagTop
3rd Gear Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location:
Posts: 652
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

i havent driven either. but i say go for the cobra 100%, the 2005 will be tough to get neways, and the new look isnt the most tough lookin muscle car i've seen. Cobra = da shizzy
2004 GT RagTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2004, 04:55 AM   #3
sionix
1st Gear Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location:
Posts: 92
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

'05 GT plus a SC which will inevitably come out...
__________________
sionix
2001 Crown Vic w/ P&H package
marauder air box w/ 80mm mass air and k&n panel
70mm Tbody and ported plenum
sway bars, plugs, tstat, and superchip
and so many mods yet to go...
sionix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2004, 09:25 PM   #4
xRockThePonyx
6th Gear Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 5,099
Send a message via AIM to xRockThePonyx Send a message via Yahoo to xRockThePonyx
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

I say go for the cobra vert. Cobras are almighty and SWEET for one, and secondly... this is the first year of the new model and it'll probably give you some problems, recalls, etc. I'd say get the snake, and if you want to get the new GT later on, you'll still make a pretty penny off the used Cobra.
__________________


2000 v6 Mustang
[b]PROUD 'Stang chick!
xRockThePonyx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2004, 11:48 PM   #5
Casper98GT
I ♥ Acer
My Garage
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location:
Posts: 2,287
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

F* the 05 GT. Its a pansy car. I say hit the new Cobra. I wouldnt opt for the vert though. Just cause i hate them. Oh yeah. And dont buy the 04 Competition orange Cobra. Cause i am.
Casper98GT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2004, 02:31 AM   #6
Obsol3te
6th Gear Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,834
Send a message via ICQ to Obsol3te
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT


Quote:
ORIGINAL: Casper98GT

F* the 05 GT. Its a pansy car. I say hit the new Cobra. I wouldnt opt for the vert though. Just cause i hate them. Oh yeah. And dont buy the 04 Competition orange Cobra. Cause i am.
[sm=icon_ladiesman.gif]

05 Doesnt seem too mod/racer friendly
Definatly go for the cheaper/faster 04 cobra
__________________
R331 Stroker @ 8.5:1

313RWHP 339RWTQ (N/A)
423RWHP 518RWTQ (N20)
Obsol3te is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2004, 02:28 PM   #7
phil_bradley
My Garage
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location:
Posts: 45
Send a message via AIM to phil_bradley
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

I'd do the '03 Cobra, but go with a Coupe.

Aftermarket for them is much more strong at this point than the aftermarket for the '05. Plus, xRockThePonyx had a good point about it being the first year and recalls and stuff going wrong and all...

'04 Cobra Coupe fo sho!
Start a poll about it!
__________________
-Phil Bradley
Email me about any cars/parts I have for sale for quickest response! Thnaks

email: phil_bradley@dom.com
AIM: Dis5OhCanReelyGo
phil_bradley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2004, 07:41 PM   #8
Evil Sephiroth
2nd Gear Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Columbia South Carolina/Dearborn heights MI
Posts: 356
Send a message via AIM to Evil Sephiroth
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT


Quote:
ORIGINAL: Obsol3te


Quote:
ORIGINAL: Casper98GT

F* the 05 GT. Its a pansy car. I say hit the new Cobra. I wouldnt opt for the vert though. Just cause i hate them. Oh yeah. And dont buy the 04 Competition orange Cobra. Cause i am.
[sm=icon_ladiesman.gif]

05 Doesnt seem too mod/racer friendly
Definatly go for the cheaper/faster 04 cobra

Cheaper!!! haha My Mustang GT was 22,000 I dont think thats more expensive!! [sm=roll.gif]
__________________
05 GT Manual
Vortec S-trim :-)
Fully Forged Internals :-)
Stroked :-)
4.10 Gears
Methanol Injection
Full exhaust
Nx Nitrous

Evil Sephiroth is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2004, 08:32 PM   #9
86HOGT
5th Gear Member
My Garage
 
86HOGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Rhinelander, WI United States
Posts: 2,627
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

All cars are going to have their quirks when a new model is releases. Goes for all manufacturers. If I had the money, wait a couple of years if you have your heart set on on the new DEW Mustangs. ( DEW is the chassis codename for 05+ ) ;-)
__________________


Car Domain Site <--With Videos!
86HOGT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2004, 08:45 PM   #10
Casper98GT
I ♥ Acer
My Garage
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location:
Posts: 2,287
Default RE: Sound off on '04 SVT or 05 GT

I dont like the 05's a whole lot. I think FORD messed up....who knows maybe it will grow on me.. i doubt it though. I'll be the first one to post about 05 recalls/TSB's
Casper98GT is offline   Reply With Quote



Reply



Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump

Advertising

Featured Sponsors









New Sponsors
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:11 AM.

© Internet Brands, Inc.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0

MustangForums.com and InternetBrands, Inc. are not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company