M6 vs A4 question
Melting Slicks
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Racer
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Burning Brakes
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From: LaPorte Indiana
did anyone forget the op's question? he said he was going to trade his 01a4 for and 04m6 he lied!!! instead he took a step to the darkside or should i say slow side and got an 03 cobra which is still a mustang!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles California
I don't know if you know this, but an 03 Cobra is faster than a C5 coupe, stock for stock. I wouldn't call them slow. They're actually a really good car and holding their values better than C5s. They may have a Mustang body, but they have a T56 trans, factory built motor, and independent rear suspension. Just a 'FYI'.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sacramento California
I have a friend at work who is a Mustang nut, as I was before I got my C5. He has a 65' Shelby and an 0?' Cobra-R. The Cobra-R's are beasts!
He is always trying to get me to go on cruises with them but I just don't want to deal with all the Mustangs reving their motors next to me. I get enough of that around town.
Personaly, I would be happy with either. The Cobras are not the typical Mustang. I love my C5 and think it's one of the sexiest sports cars ever made and hope to keep mine until I die. But I have my issues with it.
The 6 speed has its noise off the line and in reverse that I hate. In fact it really bothers me. A car that cost what these did new should not have that in my opinion. Electrical issues galore!!!!
Even with all the things I hate about the C5, I still love it. It offers me something that other cars don't. Makes me feel special. Just wish my car wasn't Torch Red! Too much "Hey.... Look at Me!"
Down the road, I'm going flat/satin black.
He is always trying to get me to go on cruises with them but I just don't want to deal with all the Mustangs reving their motors next to me. I get enough of that around town.
Personaly, I would be happy with either. The Cobras are not the typical Mustang. I love my C5 and think it's one of the sexiest sports cars ever made and hope to keep mine until I die. But I have my issues with it.
The 6 speed has its noise off the line and in reverse that I hate. In fact it really bothers me. A car that cost what these did new should not have that in my opinion. Electrical issues galore!!!!
Even with all the things I hate about the C5, I still love it. It offers me something that other cars don't. Makes me feel special. Just wish my car wasn't Torch Red! Too much "Hey.... Look at Me!"
Down the road, I'm going flat/satin black.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: LaPorte Indiana
I don't know if you know this, but an 03 Cobra is faster than a C5 coupe, stock for stock. I wouldn't call them slow. They're actually a really good car and holding their values better than C5s. They may have a Mustang body, but they have a T56 trans, factory built motor, and independent rear suspension. Just a 'FYI'.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles California
That's odd... You made 500RWHP with a ported blower? I have friends with 03/04 SVTs making 500RWHP with a pulley, exhaust and tune. Are you sure your car was tuned well?
Either way, they're not slow. Street or strip. That was my point. I'd take a C5 over a Terminator any day, but that's because I like the interior, ride and looks of the Corvette more. But I still respect the Terminator as one of the great cars out there.
Either way, they're not slow. Street or strip. That was my point. I'd take a C5 over a Terminator any day, but that's because I like the interior, ride and looks of the Corvette more. But I still respect the Terminator as one of the great cars out there.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Los Angeles California
I have a friend at work who is a Mustang nut, as I was before I got my C5. He has a 65' Shelby and an 0?' Cobra-R. The Cobra-R's are beasts!
He is always trying to get me to go on cruises with them but I just don't want to deal with all the Mustangs reving their motors next to me. I get enough of that around town.
Personaly, I would be happy with either. The Cobras are not the typical Mustang. I love my C5 and think it's one of the sexiest sports cars ever made and hope to keep mine until I die. But I have my issues with it.
The 6 speed has its noise off the line and in reverse that I hate. In fact it really bothers me. A car that cost what these did new should not have that in my opinion. Electrical issues galore!!!!
Even with all the things I hate about the C5, I still love it. It offers me something that other cars don't. Makes me feel special. Just wish my car wasn't Torch Red! Too much "Hey.... Look at Me!"
Down the road, I'm going flat/satin black.
He is always trying to get me to go on cruises with them but I just don't want to deal with all the Mustangs reving their motors next to me. I get enough of that around town.
Personaly, I would be happy with either. The Cobras are not the typical Mustang. I love my C5 and think it's one of the sexiest sports cars ever made and hope to keep mine until I die. But I have my issues with it.
The 6 speed has its noise off the line and in reverse that I hate. In fact it really bothers me. A car that cost what these did new should not have that in my opinion. Electrical issues galore!!!!
Even with all the things I hate about the C5, I still love it. It offers me something that other cars don't. Makes me feel special. Just wish my car wasn't Torch Red! Too much "Hey.... Look at Me!"
Down the road, I'm going flat/satin black.
I have a reverse lock-out issue and I'd REALLY like to get those lower opening headlights when they're available. The seats suck and I hate that farting noise the seat makes every time it moves forward or backwards for the easy-entry system. (Maybe some felt would fix that?)
But I love the car. The only thing that would make me sell it is if my girlfriend and I are ready to buy a house and we need the down payment money right away.
BTW, have you thought about doing a flat/satin color other than black? I've seen some flat blue, red, orange and dark greens that looked killer. If I were going to do a flat/satin, I'd do a dark blue. That way I wouldn't be replicating the same thing everyone else does and it'll still be good looking, dark, and not so much attention grabbing.
Burning Brakes
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From: LaPorte Indiana
That's odd... You made 500RWHP with a ported blower? I have friends with 03/04 SVTs making 500RWHP with a pulley, exhaust and tune. Are you sure your car was tuned well?
Either way, they're not slow. Street or strip. That was my point. I'd take a C5 over a Terminator any day, but that's because I like the interior, ride and looks of the Corvette more. But I still respect the Terminator as one of the great cars out there.
Either way, they're not slow. Street or strip. That was my point. I'd take a C5 over a Terminator any day, but that's because I like the interior, ride and looks of the Corvette more. But I still respect the Terminator as one of the great cars out there.
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles California
Fair enough. I learned to drive on my dad's first Corvette. Then I bought a few F-bodies and other cars. When I bought my first C5Z06, I realized I was done. The C5Z is the most comfortable fit for my personality and driving style. I've never been more comfortable driving any other car. Everything about the car is perfect (other than not having a double din radio. LOL)
If I can get the little quirks fixed, the car will be 100% perfect.
If I can get the little quirks fixed, the car will be 100% perfect.
