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2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra User Reviews

2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Review Ratings

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  • Performance:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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PROS
"power" 27 reviews
"ride" 12 reviews
"handling" 9 reviews
"speed" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"brakes" 4 reviews
"interior" 3 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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AaronandKeisha writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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To get out and have a little fun in the sun and cruse around

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expensive to drive

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The Best And Most Enjoyable Car I Have Ever Owned Or Driven. — Performance? This car has plenty of performance and a hell of a lot acceleration. The best 0-60 time this car has had was right around 2.0 to 2.1 seconds with drag radials. With slicks it is around 1.8 to 1.9. It has been my dream car from the first time Ford unveiled it. With the extreme performance of the engine it drinks its fare share of gas. Around 8 mpg on average in city and 15 to 18 on the highway. I gets expensive to fix when parts go bad because of the after market parts that make up 99% of the engine. I will say even with cost to maintain such a monster of a muscle car, I absolutely love it and love to drive it. If their was a fun factor it would be off the scale and climbing.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Joe writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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Power, 6 speed, cheap to make real fast, and good handiling for a muscle car

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Mad brakes for the weight and power of car, paint chips easily.

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03 Cobra — The performance is one of the best bang for the bucks you can buy/ Build quiality is good in tirms of the drive train but you do hear squeeks like any american car. I love the apperance one of the meanest lookin mustangs ever made. Cost of ownership is average because of poor gas millage. Fun factors a 10 period.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jovi writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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The Power.....

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IRS the weakest link!!

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03 Svt — I think the 03/04 cobras are built very well, the quaility of them is very well, nothing makes noise, and the performance of handling braking and power is amazing.....not to many cars that will hold 1,000 p on a stock bottom end. for the power they/ i make the gas milage is ok, and driving it is great. making people stare is the best part....

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jordy writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Convertible Review
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Supercharger is strong.

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Nothing

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Drive It If You Get The Chance. — The performance from this is just right. Since it being an SVT it is tuned so everything works just right. Acceleration is beast if you know how to drive manual. The handling is also great, doing doughnuts in this is really easy. It was built wonderfully. Small cabin, but fits average people comfortably. The convertible tops makes it a whole lot funner to ride in. Kills a full tank in a night depending on how fast you drive, accelerate, and also how far you are travelling. Overall this car is very fun to drive.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Blade writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Convertible Review
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power and handeling

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nothing at all

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If You Can Aford One Buy It.for The Money You Get Style And Performance. — i love shelly. she has a lot of power and love how she just doesnt stop giving power till you let up. she rides like she on rails and like she on air. i love the ways she rides down the road.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Philip writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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Lost of fun at the track! No problem getting into rush hour traffic.  

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Drinks gas like water.  I roasted 5 sets of expensive tires.  Wake up the neighbors whenever you turn your car on & it wasn't a new Z06!

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Not For The Faint Of Heart. — 0 - 126 11.8 secs. 568hp at the flywheel , 516 at the wheels Big 3" Bassani exhaust system Lost of fun very fast

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Jeff writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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I owned a 03 GT before this car, but do to a deer it was easier to replace than fix.  So I looked at new GT's and decided what I wanted in a car was in the 03 Cobra.  For the price I gave for the car, I still have the power and performance to keep up with most new cars.  I am glad that I went with an older Cobra rather than a newer GT.

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Really nothing jumps out to say don't buy a car like this, but if I complained about one thing, the bolsters of the front seats.  The drivers side is adjustable but passenger seat is not.  My wife says she feels that she is always sitting on one cheek rather than planted in the seat normally. They are a little uncomfortable.

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Streaker — When I was looking for a performance car I was looking at 07 GT500's and just could not afford that price. If you want a still reliable car with performance like an older GT 500, you would be just as satisfied with an 03-04 Cobra. I bought my car with 100,000 miles on it, paid less than 20K less for it and have independent rear suspension. Buy parts for it from Ford Dealers are even cheaper now on cost. I drove it over 8 hours from dealer to home and at 75 mph most of the way with cruise on, I got 29.4 mph with it. I average around 25 mph when I don't play alot. Easy to upgrade for more power if you want for less cost. Just dynoed my car the other day, and with only a BBK Cold Air Induction Kit and Bassani Exhaust, I still made 370 hp at the wheels. Factory Flywheel is 390 hp. That is even amazing for a car that is 9 years old and has over 100k miles on it.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jake writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review
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would recommend to anyone. 26 mpg average on highway.

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only about 15 mpg city. tight clutch but you get used to it.

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Amazing 03 Svt — Car handles amazing. Plenty of power especially around 3500 rpm. Amazing quality have had no problems with the car at all. Rides amazing. Clutch is a little tight. Best overall fun factor out of any car i have had. the sound of the supercharger even factory is amazing.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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David writes:
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2 Dr 10th Anniversary Supercharged Convertible Review
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everything

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nothing

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Review Title — built 03' terminator. 450rwhp and 500rwtq. pulley,intake, exhaust, mild tune. car has a roll cage for the track and is still being built. dont know whats next. its a blast to drive with the top down on a gorgeous day

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Brandon writes:
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Its a rocket sled on rails, for 20 grand, its the coolest ground bound rocket ship you can buy

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Horsepower costs money, and these cars get beat on, buy one used and be ready to throw some yank on making it new

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Top Gear Esq — Its like a lion cute and cuddly...until it bites your arm off, but with the right amount of steering input and a steady right foot it will dance around corners, making you look like Steve McQueen. And plain and simple...it gets em wet, thats about it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $20,527 Average Instant Market Value $9,353 Average Instant Market Value $11,584 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 21 27 29
Horsepower 390 190 200
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.8 42.6 43.0

Reviews From Other Years

2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Reviews

A Dream Car For Most By 04myticvert

If you have ever wanted a fast, rare, reliable car with a back seat, but as fast as a corvette; This is the car for you! Everytime I stop to get fuel, many people approach asking details and if it was... Read More

Love The Car For The Price. There Are Many Available With Low Miles. Cant Beat The Terminator! By 331windsor

The motor is indestructable and is capable of big power gains with little effort or money. The only downside is the IRS. Great looking car with a big reputation is the racing world. Throw on a whip... Read More

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2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Reviews

When I Bought It I Was A Tuner With No Appreciation For American Muscle By tusman

at first the man clutch was a little stiff but i got used to it the only complaint i have is that every redlight warrior wants to race when they see the cobra badge now i just wave them on Read More

A 'wow' Car. Highly Appreciated For What She Is. By Harsha

I like the mod exhaust noise. It makes you feel like you are bringing a jet to the road. It also handles very well for city and highway speeds. But in case you want to try the machine out, you have th... Read More

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2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Reviews

Mean On Road By Maina

am able to make it do 0-60 in 5sec. its got excellennt brakin and hanling.drifting is quite comfy. till now no major repairs done.quite a dull black interior but the exterior is jus wat makes me luv i... Read More

Its Fast And Nice By Bren

everything it is a gas hogger byt i love it had it since i turned 18 . its really fast. it cost me 2000 for it its an awesome car to drive . its nice and quick for me .i love it Read More

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1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Reviews

Uhhh By John

Short review for now. Car has good low end power. Not much traction with OEM 245/45/17 tires. The 4 valve 4.6 pulls strong to the higher than usual almost 7k redline as opposed to the 2 valve 4.6. ... Read More

Everything I Expected From A Cobra, And More. By ethm1

This is my 3rd mustang. My first car was a sky blue '73 Grande. My second mustang was an '85 GT. Purchased it used with 66,000 miles on it. Much faster than any car I've owned and in fact is the f... Read More

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1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Reviews

Super Snake By Joe

My favorite car that I've owned yet. Unbelievable power...not quite a great people carrier and not gonna go anywhere in the snow, but for the money you spend you cannot find a better car. 96-98 Co... Read More

1998 Svt Cobra By Griff

Very fast car stock. brakings great. all around good sports car. always room for more power with this engine. The car takes quite a bit of punishment from me and still drive like new. It only takes hi... Read More

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