Does a 2004 Cobra have a beak-in period?

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Thinking of buying a new Cobra with the good prices they have. I want to know if it has any type of break-in period. Anybody know?

 

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No.

 

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No, only the 2003 models had to be broken in. 2004's are broke in by the dealer these days....

You've got to be kidding... right?

U.M.

 

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Honestly think about it when these cars come off the line and are driven do you think they take it easy on them for those couple of miles ?

 

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I can only tell you what Ive read over on svtperformance. I have read that the 03/04's have boost restricted for the first few key cycles. I cannot confirm because mine had 200 miles on it when purchased.

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the manual says to take it easy for 1,000 miles

 

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spree said:

the manual says to take it easy for 1,000 miles

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The only reason I ask is because the mechanic did a burnout in the lot with the car that I may be purchasing!

 

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ya....in my test drive, they dude drove it like he stole it!!!!!! and then some. So if you buy one get it with as few miles as poss!!!

 

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onrailz said:

The only reason I ask is because the mechanic did a burnout in the lot with the car that I may be purchasing!

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Jeez, and dealers wonder why people think car salesmen are stupid...

Go to his manager ask him to call SVT about the break in period and ask for $ off the price and a new set of tires.

 

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97poonstang said:

ya....in my test drive, they dude drove it like he stole it!!!!!! and then some. So if you buy one get it with as few miles as poss!!!

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The car had 27 miles. I have owned two Mustangs before and this Cobra is the best. The ride was firm and the engine was buttery smooth.

 

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My first 03 Cobra had 12 miles on it when I bought it and I had no problem getting into boost right off the lot . That one was totaled .

 

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BREAK IN PERIOD

However many miles it takes you to get to your local drag strip!

I actually drove mine from NJ to NC and back the week after I bought it. Once I got home I went straight to the track! I think the break in period is supposed to be 1000 miles of city driving....driving at different speeds...

I dont think it really matters....although......

WHAT ABOUT THE CLUTCH? When you get a new clutch you are supposed to put 500 miles on it of city driving before driving it hard. I would think the same would be break in period would be needed for a new car.

 

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Talk about a break in period, I have heard that the cobra doesn't really wake up until around 10,000 miles. A number of owners have told me that. They felt a difference in performance after that.

 

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uhhhh

I've heard that too and I think its a load of crap.

Judging by the dynos I have had there were no unexpected jumps in hp from the mods I had done three years ago at 2000 miles vs. the mods now at 11,000 miles and I raced it every week weather permitting since June 02

but i would have to believe that the clutch would need the 500 mile city driving break in just like any other clutch.