Used 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Consumer Reviews
Used Mustang SVT Cobra for sale
1
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Mustang SVT Cobra, so we've included reviews for other years of the Mustang SVT Cobra since its last redesign.
1996 cobra coupe
Ryan's, 05/03/2004
1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Wow...what a bang for the buck..high performance without breaking the bank. I love the ride, the sounds and the acceleration...what a car. Great toy but not made to be driven in bad weather, rain or snow.
1995 Mustang Cobra Convertible
Fast Car Lover, 09/04/2003
1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2dr Convertible
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is an extremly reliable auto. I have attened performace driving outings and school, 3 times, at the Willow Springs Streets course. The car performed beautifully and all mechanical parts stood up to the strain. I was very surprised to find that the Cobras out performed the the Porches and BMW M3 on this very winding and demanding course. I had to replace the clutch at 90,000 miles, and was surprise that it lasted that long as I tend to drive the car hard.
Indy Pace Car Replica
M1_Rick, 08/11/2004
1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this Cobra at 43,000 miles in '98 and have only replaced brakes, clutch, and alternator. I've added the basic bolt-ons, and it run low 13s in the quarter, with a 0-60 at about 5.2. In 6 years I've only added 38k to the speedo. I get b/w 17.5-20.4 miles to the gallon in the city, and 21-26 miles to the gallon on the highway. I've upgraded the suspension, exhaust, induction, and ignition thus far. It's never left me stranded (except when the clutch and alternator went out). The 5.0 Liter is very stout, but could have gotten more power from the factory. Using synthetics greatly aids in the performance of the car.
1
matt7571, 04/18/2004
1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2dr Convertible
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
we bought this car as a fund car & investment. The car is only used in the sumemr and we have enjoyed it a great deal. The 96 to 98 cobra's have always had a place in my heart and the car still tuns heads, even though it is getting a few years on it.
Mustang = Modify to Taste!
Green Jackal, 10/30/2002
1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in '99 with 12k miles on it. It already had some needed modifications on it: subframe connector (strengthens car) and aftermarket shifter (improves shift feel dramatically). I had mine lowered about 2 inches and put in adjustable shocks. Handeling improved dramatically. I hated the stock spongy feeling suspension. Since I do have a convertible I do have some squeaking over uneven pavement. The best thing about Mustangs are the HUGE aftermarket for parts. This makes replacement parts cheap and usually better quality than the originals. You can customize these cars to your own personal tastes for far less than most cars.
1