What to buy: Saleen Vs. Cobra
 

I miss my Mustang and i NEED another fun car to play with. i was thinking of selling my Jetta and only having an EXT Escalade but i really think that i need a toy car. so the Jetta stays and im really considering
an 03/04 CObra Convertible or i was considering a Saleen S281 also?

i was just wondering on opions here what is better - the Cora is faster? what is better to "do up" re-sale?

any advice, thanks

I did some more research

the Saleen is a beefed up GT Dual OHC compared to the CObra with 4 valves a cylinder, and independant rear suspension...

i found an old Thread with someone saying they can buy an 04 Cobra with 10000 k's or less for around 25000 - right now they go for $30000 +

go cobra :tup

Personally, I don't think you can go wrong either way. Find one that "speaks to you" and will give you joy to drive - who cares what everyone else thinks. Never worry about re-sale, because you'll take a hit regardless of what you're driving, it's a car remember? And you're buying it for yourself to drive and enjoy, not keeping it nice for the next guy - that's what I can never figure out about these guys that buy 'em and park 'em. I mean hey - it's your money, do as you wish. Either way - good luck with the search dude. Great spot to be in, to be debating Cobra VS Saleen, and prices certainly work for the buyer these days. My only input would be to go with black!!! lol Have fun with it!

I don't really have an opinion to help you...

but i damn wish i was stuck with your problem!

I think either are pretty sweet!Good luck on your choice.:wink:

03/04 Cobra. I'm not a huge fan of the pre-05 Saleens.

I would be basing my decision on looks, power, comfort and resale value.

I truly like the '03s :tup and they are going cheap.

You might want to avoid buying Canadian, check the US market out. May save a ton. Make sure the car checks out on RIV for importation as well.

I would pick the Cobra:tup

just going to throw this out there... why not find a saleen cobra?? :tup i know they're out there. just gotta look

but imo... i love the saleen stangs

Have you ever thought of a 05 and up GT? With all the money you save on the cobra or saleen name you can throw on a supercharger, rims, suspension mods. And you get to pick what parts you want. Just my opinion.

thanks for all the input..i HAVE been looking for the Saleen Cobra. but they are SO much harder to come across. i have the whole winter to search so i will keep that option open.
Colours i definantly want BLACK..i may consider the Sonic Blue too... and it has to be convertible ( i miss mine and wouldnt want it any other way)

thanks for the suggestion checking the US for them, in Canada they are priced anywhere from 29000-35000 for an 03.04 COrba?

as for the 05 and newer body styles - they just dont visually do it for me and i dont know why? done up they can look amazing but i think my heart is with the 99-04 body

The Cobra will perform better but the Saleen have got it in the looks department in my opinion. The Saleen Cobra's are extremely rare and I imagine extremely expensive also. If I had to choose I'd probably go for the Cobra though.

choose the cobra ,4 valve ,irs,steel crank and easy to upgrade with aftermarket part's
i 'll take the cobra first!!!

power = cobra
handling = saleen
looks = saleen
conversation starter = saleen

I say go with a saleen and add power as needed, or get an S351 instead of the S281.

My Vote is for a Cobra!

Ok guys, thanks for ALL the replys....today i went out and bought myself a new toy..

its an 03 CObra with 20000 kms on it, it LOOKS brand new, apparentely its never seen water. not a scratch on it, its mint!
the only stupid part is the dealership put the wheel weights on the OUTSIDE of the rim to balance them...STUPID!

man i took it for a test drive and MAN is got BALLS!>..compared to my GT its awesome. breaks tires loose effortlessly in 3rd! im in love

hey!! we want somes pictures of that beast!!!!!

Its a pretty car to look at..i'll get pics asap and post them up! im soo excited to have a stang again!!

this is # 3 for me and im planning on KEEPING this one for a LONG time

Congrats dude!!

sweet, yeah lets see some pics

I'm on #4 (09 gt500) and when I said i would keep it a long time my wife :laughhard. We have purchased 15 new cars in 18 years of marriage.