American King for under $40,000

[Mr Payne]

Originally Posted by GTStang

When you make a question that is: Amount of car+ Mods= $40,000, which is going to be better? Why put in a 3 year old(2001) Z06 vs. a 04 Cobra?

Why not a 02 Z06 $40,000 vs. an 03 Cobra $30,000+10k in mods?

That poses a more interesting question. But again not as fair as it could be.

$40,000 02 Z06 or 04 Cobra $35,000+ 5K in mods is a fairer question when doing a Car+Mod=Xamount question.

Fair enough, 30K for an 01 Z06 + 10K in mods vs. 30K for an 03 Cobra + 10K in mods. You have a Z06 of around 470rwhp vs. a Cobra of around 550-600rwhp. I think most people would still take the Z06...

[3000ways]

Originally Posted by GTStang

When you make a question that is: Amount of car+ Mods= $40,000, which is going to be better? Why put in a 3 year old(2001) Z06 vs. a 04 Cobra?

Why not a 02 Z06 $40,000 vs. an 03 Cobra $30,000+10k in mods?

That poses a more interesting question. But again not as fair as it could be.

$40,000 02 Z06 or 04 Cobra $35,000+ 5K in mods is a fairer question when doing a Car+Mod=Xamount question.

That's a valid point. If I were to do that and increase the Cobra chances by using a less expensive 03 model, then there could be an argument for using a less expensive 00 Camaro or Firebird, or a 2003 $19,999 Dodge Neon SRT-4, or a 99 Corvette, or a 100 different possibilities. It would spiral out of control. I just wanted to get the newest version of each car that would fit under the 40K mark. I guess I figured if you had the money, most people would go for the brand new model, other than a used model (even if it is the same) if they could afford both.

[Kurtdg19]

I think the Z06 should be a pretty easy descision considering the ball park it is playing against in this comparo. Of the list its the purist sports car (by far) than all of the other choices. Not to sound rude in inacknowledgment of the other cars, but IMO they don't really compare to the Z06. I'm well aware of the cheap potential (i.e. mods) of the 03' Cobra given its FI engine, but that alone doesn't put enough icing on the cake if you know what I mean.

[Joseph1082]

Well, a TRUE sports car is only 2 seats, os that pretty much eliminates everyone.

[stang_guy]

id still take the cobra over the z06. it actualy makes @ 425 hp. with 5k it will easyly make over 500 hp. but thats me. plus you get to take 2 more friends for a ride when you beat a z06. and the enigne is built for racing. forged pistons ect. the block can take over 600 hp. and still be a daily driver. it all depends on your taste.

[3000ways]

Originally Posted by Joseph1082

Well, a TRUE sports car is only 2 seats, os that pretty much eliminates everyone.

This comparison is not looking for which one is considered a TRUE sports car, it's looking for which has the greatest combination of the already mentioned factors.

[Filthy Sanchez]

Originally Posted by jay@af

Perhaps that is the American manufacturers' faults. Perhaps they should develop another car that can stand up to the Z06. If you're spending $40k, which car do you get? Seems like most people here agree it's a no-brainer.

I Agree. That they should make more cars under $40,000 with great performance, other than the ZO6, and some Mustangs (Cobra ,Mach 1.) there aren't any. (I'd include the Camaro and Firebird but GM killed them and is focusing more on FWD platforms)

[RavagePenguin]

Actually you could get a Commerative Edition Corvette for about 40,000