How Reliable are the 96-98 ?

[rigsvt]

Just like the title says, i plan on purchasing one soon, most likely a cobra, but before i do, i just want to know what to expect from these cars, such as common problems , if any....etc,

any info is greatly appreciated, thank you .

 

[AaRoN]

The SOHC and DOHC 4.6L is actually a very reliable car.

 

[xsoutherngun89x]

make sure you get one with a aluminun crossover on the intake if you get a GT. if not you will soon be swapping it, lol. that wa sthe first issue i ran into. and also know that these cars(cobra's aside) arent the fastest rides out there and take a little cash to get fast. other than that, they are an awesome car

 

[rigsvt]

thanks for the replies guys, I currently have a 2001 cobra convertible and I love it !!!!!! so I just want to pick up another cobra for daily driving thats why i ask

 

[r_suh]

thanks for the replies guys, I currently have a 2001 cobra convertible and I love it !!!!!! so I just want to pick up another cobra for daily driving thats why i ask

two cobras? lucky bastard

 

[rick focks]

i had a 98, now i have a 97 i trusted my 98 completely, i trust my 97 too, i'd take off cross country right now...if my a/c wasn't broke :hammer:

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Pretty much as reliable as any modern car that's been maintained.

 

[rigsvt]

:TY: all comments are greatly appreciated

 

[Petek]

my mustang has given me no problems what so ever, other than the ones that where my fault. routine maintenance is your best friend.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I had two with mine, that were not due to abuse on my part.

Cracked intake (not an issue for a Cobra)

And the thingy that makes the blower motor go at different speeds crapped out around 50k, so my blower only worked on high. Easy 10-15 dollar fix.

 

[justinschmidt1]

as far as actually breaking down and not running....that should never happen.

But stupid little things will break like with every other car.

 

[rigsvt]

thanks guys !!!!!!!

 

[rigsvt]

how about the 94-95's ?

 

[xsoutherngun89x]

ALOT easier to get going fast in a 1/4. they actually have an aftermarket for the 302's, lol. someone else will have to tell you about them cuase mine is a 4.6 98

 

[justinschmidt1]

how about the 94-95's ?

I would say the same.....very reliable if you can do little things to the car.

I kind of wish I would have gotten a 5.0.. o well

 

[rigsvt]

I've been looking at the classifieds on a daily, and wow !!! theres alot of good deals out there, I should be getting the car this summer

 

[vermilion]

be good to it. and itll be good to you.

 

[97-Blk_GT]

here is a link of some stuff I was looking at when I bought mine...good luck

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1994-to-2004-ford-mustang-2.htm

 

[rigsvt]

thanks alot, this is great info

 

[Red96GT]

East Coast 5.0's 94 has over 250,000 miles on the stock block and still going. I'm not sure how much he's replaced but I think all the major pieces (pistons, rings, crank,) are original.