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03 Cobra Vs 09 Gt500

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Pit Bos

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Hey Guys, need some advice. I'm looking to buy a new stang, but I'm stuck between a 03 Cobra and a 09 GT500. Wanted to see what some of your thoughts were? All suggestions are appreciated!!
 

hoopty5.0

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Well you're in the fox section, so you're gonna get a lot of fox related answers I'd bet.

If it were me, I'd go with neither and buy a coyote. Much better platform to start from.
 

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Chosen between 2000 GT and 2003 Cobra, just got a better deal with my 2000 but the Cobra is a good choice. Good luck with the decision.
 

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Tough one. 03 cobras have issues. My son blew out a spark plug and had to recoil it. I believe they fixed the problem later on. he has done pulleys cold air, and exhaust, and he is like at 370 ish. He is just as fast as I am in my 500 because of weight, and Im stock. hope it helps.
 

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I'm not a fan of SN-95 cars, seating v shifter is a bit quirky. The S-197 is a far superior car however the 09 GT-500 also weighs about 500lbs more then a 03 Cobra but, I'd still go with GT-500
 
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