cobra engine vs. 350z

[stang_00]

well i am at a standstill... i dont know what to do .. either get a 2004 svt cobra motor for my current car which i am tired of... or sell it and get a 350z roadster.... i have to have a convertibe so a coup is out of the question but what is a plus to having a 350z over a cobra....

[typhon]

I would say get the 350Z because if you get the engine transplant into your V6 Mustang you still have a bad tranny, poor suspension and a car thats quite common. Its all about preference though, i guess. The 350Z has much better handling and chassis in comparison to your stang. Although your stang would be faster in quarter mile. Just my 2 cents

[nissan350ztt]

I agree with the transmission comment. Handling and "rarity" of the car is debatable though. These days, anything mass-produced is going to be tough to have something rare. And the Mustangs don't handle too bad when you modify the suspension.

[G35cTurbo]

I'd get the cobra, got smoked by one real bad. That cobra has mad power stock

[Zgringo]

I'd have to agree with G35c Turbo. The only car I couldn't shake in the twistys that I got to run with my 350ZTT was a slightly mod'ed Cobra. On the dig he smoked my donkey.
Not any more, but it cost $$$$$$$$

[G35cTurbo]

Originally Posted by stang_00

well i am at a standstill... i dont know what to do .. either get a 2004 svt cobra motor for my current car which i am tired of... or sell it and get a 350z roadster.... i have to have a convertibe so a coup is out of the question but what is a plus to having a 350z over a cobra....

If you plan on modding the Z w/ FI go for the Z. If you want to leave your ride stock I'd go for the Cobra.

[hustler8225]

if i was you i would go with the 350z they may not be able to outrun the cobra engine but they r a awesome car and with a few thou in them they will leave the earth

[Tha Miz]

Originally Posted by G35cTurbo

If you plan on modding the Z w/ FI go for the Z. If you want to leave your ride stock I'd go for the Cobra.

[longlivetheZ]

I wouldn't be able to drive a Mustang...you see WAY too many of them. Handling and "rarity" debatable? Hmmm...just ask yourself 2 questions to solve your "rarity" doubts. How many mustangs in one form or another do you see a day? (Hell...how many at one stop light?!) K...now...how many Z cars, including ALL GENERATIONS of them, do you see a WEEK? K...that's done. Now...handling. The Zs are VERY good handling cars. They're very balanced with their IRS as opposed to the mustang's live rear axle.

Originally Posted by G35cTurbo

If you plan on modding the Z w/ FI go for the Z. If you want to leave your ride stock I'd go for the Cobra.

Let me change that a bit...If you want to go straight, get the mustang...if you plan on turning from time to time, get the Z.

[<SSR>David]

longlivetheZ, I live in california and to tell you the truth...I see more 350z then the Mustangs. =/ and I really can't say anything in the Mustangs handling department because I don't know jack about the mustang. =)

[longlivetheZ]

I know it kinda depends on where you are as far as what you see goes, but generally speaking, I'd have to say there are 100 mustangs (the 4.6L generation) for ever 1 350Z. Maybe you don't realize it...I dunno...but this especially holds true where I am and it's just so old. I'm so tired of seeing those cars all over the damn place.

[<SSR>David]

Well it was a pretty popular car back in the days and for some reason it still is..."YUCK" but...yea...

[longlivetheZ]

The newest one is yet to get on my nerves too badly. I really hope it doesn't turn into a pest like the 4.6L did.

[<SSR>David]

O believe me...give it like 1 1/2 more months...T.T

[longlivetheZ]

Yup...if that long...