View Full Version : Test drove a 2003 Cobra... not impressed...
V8killimports
10-26-2002, 03:58 PM
I went out to testdrive a new 2003 just for fun.. Got on it a number of times.. it does run quick, but it's missing that seat of the pants acceleration. Kinda a boring car that's fast. It is fast, but not worth the $43,000 they want for it. Anyone else driven one?
slowEJ6
10-26-2002, 04:18 PM
nah havent driven one, but i read the ENTIRE damn thread about that chick who brought hers in and the service guy beat on it and thought itd be a good idea to post it up on a msg board :D
mt.biker
10-26-2002, 04:28 PM
to be honest that doesn't really suprise me, i think the older mustangs have always been nicer. Seems to me they are taking away from that line of car.
V8killimports
10-26-2002, 04:31 PM
Originally posted by mt.biker
to be honest that doesn't really suprise me, i think the older mustangs have always been nicer. Seems to me they are taking away from that line of car.
Well it was fast as hell.. not like mine, and missing that feeling of acceleration.. I was up to 80 in no time, but it didn't feel like it at all. I enjoyed the audi TT much more. Felt more in my butt.
mt.biker
10-26-2002, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by V8killimports
Well it was fast as hell.. not like mine, and missing that feeling of acceleration.. I was up to 80 in no time, but it didn't feel like it at all. I enjoyed the audi TT much more. Felt more in my butt.
I wonder why that is, suspenion or tq related?
V8killimports
10-26-2002, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by V8killimports
Well it was fast as hell.. not like mine, and missing that feeling of acceleration.. I was up to 80 in no time, but it didn't feel like it at all. I enjoyed the audi TT much more. Felt more in my butt.
The 2003 cobras are the fastest ever build... faster than the R as well.. not including the Saleen though..
V8killimports
10-26-2002, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by mt.biker
I wonder why that is, suspenion or tq related?
I dunno.. it definately will handle better than the mustang being a quattro, but it was just more fun... Convertable too... Convertable Cobra was $7000 more... the salesman was also full of crap too.. didn't know what he was talking about. A real difference between the Audi and the stang dealer...
94_AcCoRd_EX
10-26-2002, 06:07 PM
The feel of the car is important. Its fun to feel like you're going fast when you get on it. I'll have to go on a test drive spree someday. :D
V8killimports
10-26-2002, 06:42 PM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
The feel of the car is important. Its fun to feel like you're going fast when you get on it. I'll have to go on a test drive spree someday. :D
I am gonna try for the viper next weekend... already has 4000 or so miles on it so another 10 or so wouldn't hurt.. man I wish I could rent them or take them to the track or something though...
ShEaNy
10-26-2002, 06:43 PM
i test drove the new SiR civic a few weeks ago...it had some balls...i heard that the Vtec kick in at about 3000 rpm...its no cobra though....;) :yes:
ChrisCantSkate
10-26-2002, 07:10 PM
Originally posted by sheany_91accord
i test drove the new SiR civic a few weeks ago...it had some balls...i heard that the Vtec kick in at about 3000 rpm...its no cobra though....;) :yes:
u sure vtec engages that low? all the dohc engines usualy dont engage till 5000+ maybe secondary intake runners? what are the times on those? maybe honda is starting to pull things bacl together.
ShEaNy
10-26-2002, 07:17 PM
well i asked the guy who came with me and my cuz ..so i guess the Vtec kicks in about 5 huh...hes like no about 3000... 3500 no more...plus he said all the horse is at about that as well...i was like :eek: :eek: wow....we never did step on it though...;(
ChrisCantSkate
10-26-2002, 07:34 PM
Originally posted by sheany_91accord
well i asked the guy who came with me and my cuz ..so i guess the Vtec kicks in about 5 huh...hes like no about 3000... 3500 no more...plus he said all the horse is at about that as well...i was like :eek: :eek: wow....we never did step on it though...;(
hrm... you with the salesman? vtec dosnt even engage unless your really on it. i can take mine upto 6500 slowly and stay in my lower cam profile, but when i punch it there... watch out
VR4_Craver
10-26-2002, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by sheany_91accord
i test drove the new SiR civic a few weeks ago...it had some balls...i heard that the Vtec kick in at about 3000 rpm...its no cobra though....;) :yes:
did it feel different shifter that high up or was it just like...normal?
mt.biker
10-26-2002, 11:40 PM
what i've noticed on vtec motors is that they just pull hard through all the rmps, i wouldn't say i noticed a hit of power when it crosses over just it keeps pulling strong.
yeah...thats part of what vtec is for...
steady tq at all rpms...or i think i read that somewhere..
00 Si
10-26-2002, 11:58 PM
43?????????????????? WWW.HELLNO.com!!! That car is fast and I have read on domestic boards of them beating ZO6's, but for 43 large....NO THANKS!!!!
www.hellno.com is a crazyass site...
all about hatecrimes and shit...
SVT Cobra
10-28-2002, 07:39 PM
1) i dont know what Ford SVT dealership you went to, but over here "No one is allowed to test drive the 03 Cobra."
2) it is a supercharged v8 with a T-56 transmission + a warranty.
3) They run mid to highs 12's bone stock.
4) you can get them at sticker price. you just have to look around.
people have gotten 03 cobra's for $35,000.
5) A $200 mod (lightning pulley) gets you 11's.
6) I really don't think the audi TT could really out handle the cobra as much as you say it can. yeah it is AWD, but its also very very slow compared to the cobra. the 03 does handle very well.
7) i have been for a ride in one. you definitly get thrown back in the seat.
V8killimports
10-28-2002, 07:48 PM
Originally posted by SVT Cobra
1) i dont know what Ford SVT dealership you went to, but over here "No one is allowed to test drive the 03 Cobra."
2) it is a supercharged v8 with a T-56 transmission + a warranty.
3) They run mid to highs 12's bone stock.
4) you can get them at sticker price. you just have to look around.
people have gotten 03 cobra's for $35,000.
5) A $200 mod (lightning pulley) gets you 11's.
6) I really don't think the audi TT could really out handle the cobra as much as you say it can. yeah it is AWD, but its also very very slow compared to the cobra. the 03 does handle very well.
7) i have been for a ride in one. you definitly get thrown back in the seat.
Yes the Cobra is much faster.. I have seen the numbers and believe them. I also drove both the Audi and the Cobra, and liked the Audi much better. Both my friend and I dorve it, and I still didn't feel that butt in the seat acceleration. I know we were hauling because we got up to 80 like it was nothing... just didn't feel like it. Yes the cobra handled very well, but would not compare to the Audi.
Like I said earlier, the price was about $35000, but there was some market mark up crap for almost $7000-8000 putting it over $40,000. Even still, I would still buy the Audi over the cobra.
And test driving it was not difficult at all. I played the typical "I am in the military" thing and test drove it. Actually they offered to let me test drive it before I even asked. I have driven better.. Cobra is no slouch, but not a Ferarri or anything.
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