Looking to buy 1999

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Im looking at buying a nice 1999 cobra convertible. 101K miles. Anything I should look out for? Common issues that plague this year?

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Nothing too far out of the ordinary. Start it up and drive it and listen for funky noises. At that mileage expect to have to replace bushings and stuff. What are your goals?
 

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Nothing too far out of the ordinary. Start it up and drive it and listen for funky noises. At that mileage expect to have to replace bushings and stuff. What are your goals?

Just a cruiser. Probably drive it a few times a week, I already have a DD. Perhaps a catback exhaust in the future and maybe short throw shifter.
 

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Ok. Just wanted to make sure you weren't looking into boost or anything. Things get really expensive at that point. As I learned when I built my 01.

But really just the usual stuff. Weird noises. Weird feelings when driving. I'm sure I'll get nailed for this, but if you're not in a hurry I'd look for an 01. They have their own seats and rear bumper. Plus the 31 spline inner CV joints. Small things. But things that make a difference to me.
 

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yes..the 1999 cobra sucks...there is nothing good about them..lousy seats...mustang bumper...the hp recall that may not have even been done at all....the lousy cup holder placement...the 28 spline irs...the placement of the irs tierods...the spoiler...the list goes on and on...

I hate mine....
 

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Thanks for answering my question.... maybe explain why you think it sucks and help a fellow enthusiast out
 

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Thanks for answering my question.... maybe explain why you think it sucks and help a fellow enthusiast out

I am being sarcastic..again...
It is a great car.

There is nothing wrong with the 28 splines. you just need to address the wheel hop issue with the ftbr kit and lowering springs..like you would with the 01 and Terminator for that matter...

Terminator and 01 cobra folks just (tend to) like to talk the 99 down at every turn.

"nice car..what year is it?"
"Is it a real cobra?"

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/the-irs-tech-article.213384/

IRS Informational Article

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-99-and-01-cobra.470967/

you will want to get GW or stiffler subframe for the vert as per bruce at FTBR...first mod.
 
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I am being sarcastic..again...
It is a great car.

There is nothing wrong with the 28 splines. you just need to address the wheel hop issue with the ftbr kit and lowering springs..like you would with the 01 and Terminator for that matter...

Terminator and 01 cobra folks just (tend to) like to talk the 99 down at every turn.

"nice car..what year is it?"
"Is it a real cobra?"

That's why I said I'll probably get nailed for it. I liked my 01. You're going to get "is that a real Cobra?" whether you get a 99 or 01. I went through it with my 01 as well. I couldn't tell you how many times I got asked why I took the stock blower off.

It's easier to upgrade the half shafts if you already have the 31 spline diff. Seeing as I grenaded a stock 01 half shaft getting on the freeway that was important to me. Like I said, small things, but things that matter to me.
 

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Get the is it a real cobra all the time in my 01. Went to cars and coffee last weekend and had a s550 guy ask why I was trying to pass my gt off as a cobra.

As for the 28 spline it’s not too difficult to swap everything over to 31 spline. I finally caved in and went SRA though.


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Thought I was the only one that would get is it a real cobra question. Most of the time is from people that drive imports or think their 2v is the same as the 4v because their both 4.6, or ask “why didn’t you get the 5.0” but I always say “why do you drive a Prius?”


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Thought I was the only one that would get is it a real cobra question. Most of the time is from people that drive imports or think their 2v is the same as the 4v because their both 4.6, or ask “why didn’t you get the 5.0” but I always say “why do you drive a Prius?”


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I had a D1 on my 01 for bit. I had a guy ask me if it was a ported eaton when I was at a stop light. I said no and drove away. The look on his face was awesome.
 

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