I really like the cobras but i'd like to know some of the common problems with them to see if it would be worth it to buy a terminator.
What are some common problems with the terminator?
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I would definitely say one of the most major problems is the potential aspect. The mods never stop!!!!!
If you have a passion for the car, then it is worth having. The Terminator is no different than most of the other muscle cars out there, drive them hard and stuff will break. High mileage cars have component wear out and replacement, just like every other car.
I have 2 that are stock... in stock form, there aren't really any big issues. Once you start modding, you can create a bunch of problems. This isn't to deter you from modding, but just to point out that in stock form, these cars are quite bulletproof.
Modded cars are fun though!
Modded cars are fun though!
HMMM I can think of 4 off the top of my head:
1. Drivers side head can develop a ticking or tapping due to inefficient cooling of cylinders 7 and 8.
2. Rear axles are prone to snapping because owners lay into the throttle, develop a wheel hop and stay in it.
3. Alternators tend to go bad due to their location (practically next to the exhaust)
4. Factory pulleys tend to explode when a) smaller supercharger pulleys installed or b) maintenance is not kept up and bearings start to seize.
I'm sure there's a couple more, but those are the ones I have seen a lot during my time on this site.
1. Drivers side head can develop a ticking or tapping due to inefficient cooling of cylinders 7 and 8.
2. Rear axles are prone to snapping because owners lay into the throttle, develop a wheel hop and stay in it.
3. Alternators tend to go bad due to their location (practically next to the exhaust)
4. Factory pulleys tend to explode when a) smaller supercharger pulleys installed or b) maintenance is not kept up and bearings start to seize.
I'm sure there's a couple more, but those are the ones I have seen a lot during my time on this site.
These as well as leaking differential covers. Look up Cobra Bob’s faq. They are fun cars.
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Yes, I really like the cobra. Im pretty sure i'd put mods on it, I love custom cars!
lower caged pulley
intercooler pump
throw out bearing.
to add to problem parts
intercooler pump
throw out bearing.
to add to problem parts
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Yes true, I've owned an 01 mustang cobra for 13 years, I've owned my 03 Ford mustang cobra aka terminator for 5 months and I can't get enough of her. Yes things will break, but it's worth it, she's not the fastest but dayum sure not the slowest, I can hit 167mph, 500hp, 486torque 
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I swear 30-50% of threads in the Terminator section wouldn't exist if people looked through that webpage before posting.
Edit: not criticizing you OP, just making a comment - that site gets posted just about daily in one thread or another.
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167mph sounds like some 5th and 6th gear pulls.Yes true, I've owned an 01 mustang cobra for 13 years, I've owned my 03 Ford mustang cobra aka terminator for 5 months and I can't get enough of her. Yes things will break, but it's worth it, she's not the fastest but dayum sure not the slowest, I can hit 167mph, 500hp, 486torque
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Note to op, this isn't recommended. It's like dating hooker's. Sure you might be fine a time or two, but eventually it will cost you something...
All good advice op. I will add something crucial to owning a Terminator that you must adhere to at all times. Never, under any circumstances, refer to it as a "termi".
What is your current car? Have you owned muscle cars? Can you work on them yourself?
Nah, I wouldn't buy one. You should get a Pontiac Soltice instead.
Every got damn Terminator i've heard has this stupid whine that comes from the engine, not sure if its the power steering pump or something. They're all junk
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