Should I sell my LS1
08-03-2006, 08:38 PM
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Should I sell my LS1 I have been throwing around the idea of selling my 2001 SS Camaro. I have the car payed off and I think it would suit me better in the long run to sell it. The car has just under 56K miles and mods include Slp intake w/K&N, Duplicate of fast toys ram air, MSD plug wires, Jet Hot LT's, Lanes True Duals, Coilovers on all four corners, Slp Boxed sub-frame connectors, Most of the stock options along with a sub-woofer in the trunk.
Heres the thing, I have been looking at 03 Cobras for a while and I am thinking that I might sell and go with the ford. I would not have to take out a big loan because the Camaro is payed off. I would not be doing much to the cobra because I only want a low 12 second car thats reliable. With the camaro I would have to replace the rear. I am just stuck becasue I like my camaro and have done the all the work on it so we have bonded. But a Black 03 Terminator would suite me just well. What do you guys think?
Sorry for the book.
Heres the thing, I have been looking at 03 Cobras for a while and I am thinking that I might sell and go with the ford. I would not have to take out a big loan because the Camaro is payed off. I would not be doing much to the cobra because I only want a low 12 second car thats reliable. With the camaro I would have to replace the rear. I am just stuck becasue I like my camaro and have done the all the work on it so we have bonded. But a Black 03 Terminator would suite me just well. What do you guys think?
Sorry for the book.
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08-03-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUE01
I would have to take out a big loan because the Camaro is payed off.
Why would you need a big loan? If your car is paid for, sell it privately, and use the cash as your down payment. I would think that'd make your loan rather small actually.
Either way I'd keep the Camaro. But I suppose that's because speed alone isn't everything to me; anyway you can make any car faster than any other car with the right mods, and starting with an LS1 makes it that much easier.
Personally I own a Camaro because I want to, not because it was the cheapest way to go fast at the time. Hell, I could have a ZO6 right now if I wanted to, but I don't. I really love F-bodies.
But hey, to each his own. Life is short, do whatever makes you happy. 
08-03-2006, 08:56 PM
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Go with what you want deep down inside. I myself have thought about the same thing your thinking, even know some people who have traded there ls1's for cobras. I like the engine compartment mustangs and I don't think they have as many stupid problems with them as the LS1s (e.g. cracks in door panels, brakes, weak rear-ends, headlight issues trans am have.) I decided not to do this though because I see lots of mustangs. And I'm a huge fan of my car. But I think you should do with what you want.
08-03-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUE01
I just think I could make a Cobra a more reliable 12 sec car, without spending all that money replacing the rear and a H/C package.
08-03-2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Lost My License
I like the engine compartment mustangs and I don't think they have as many stupid problems with them as the LS1s (e.g. cracks in door panels, brakes, weak rear-ends, headlight issues trans am have.)
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08-03-2006, 09:09 PM
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The '03 Cobra's can be very fast with just a few mods, but they too, can have issues. Sometimes you won't hear the whole story from a car owner. You have to own one to really know what they're about.
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Yes it will be cheaper. You are working with a stock F/I car that is already strong from the factory. Honestly though with your mods you should be on your way to the 12's now regardless.
I don't know the going rate on 03 Cobra's, but make sure you research before you sell your car. You may have to chip in a few $ to get a clean black Cobra w/out alot of modifications.
Either way, you are going to drive a nice car.
I don't know the going rate on 03 Cobra's, but make sure you research before you sell your car. You may have to chip in a few $ to get a clean black Cobra w/out alot of modifications.
Either way, you are going to drive a nice car.
08-03-2006, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 02SS#406
The '03 Cobra's can be very fast with just a few mods, but they too, can have issues. Sometimes you won't hear the whole story from a car owner. You have to own one to really know what they're about.
All makes/models have some sort of common issue, espeically performance cars.
08-04-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
All makes/models have some sort of common issue, espeically performance cars.
08-04-2006, 06:54 PM
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As someone who has owned both a low 13 second car, and a low 12 second car, there isn't really that much difference between the two. 99.9% of time driving around town you wouldn't even notice. If a low 12 second car is your goal, I would recommend that you mod your camaro to that level.
08-04-2006, 07:06 PM
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never..........
I walk my friends 03 he has a .20 over forged piston motor with 24lbs of boost and a ported blower, and every bolt on known to man. I have bolt ons and a cam.
I walk my friends 03 he has a .20 over forged piston motor with 24lbs of boost and a ported blower, and every bolt on known to man. I have bolt ons and a cam.
08-04-2006, 07:27 PM
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Well i actually did the totally oppisite of you i sold my 04 with 70-- miles on, that i bought brand new and sold it 9 months later becuase i like a ls1 f-body better then the stang. i like the looks of mustangs and cobras but to me a ls1 is much better looking and a nicer built car. you make the choice yourself definally gonna have to drive a cobra before you definally do sell yours. good luck and god forbid you do anything stupid
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wouldn't know.. never drove an 03-04 Cobra... i suggest you start there. If your thinking of getting a new car don't limit yourself to the 03-04 cobras... look at a Z06 as well... but i guess it's all just a personal thing.
