SVT Cobra Terminator | Still Smoking Imports

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
  • We review the 2003, 2004 SVT Ford Mustang Cobra Terminator to find out why the car has such a cult following in the auto world. We look at the good and the bad and why this car maybe an amazing collectable and how relevant it is today. The pony and muscle car horsepower war have been raging so it would be a surprise that a car pushing 20 years old would even factor in. Whether you are a fan of Chevy Camaros, Corvettes, Honda S2000, Dodge Challengers, Subaru STIs you will find an interesting history lesson here.
    #ford #mustang #svt
    To Learn More Check-Out:
    Iron Fist, Lead Foot (Book on this Car)
    Index:
    00:00 - 01:26 Intro
    01:26 - 4:31 Interior Impressions
    4:31 - 7:40 The Condensed Story of the Cobra Terminator
    7:40 - 9:26 Suspension, Transmission, and Body
    9:26 - 11:16 Rear Suspension, IRS, and Differential
    11:16 - 14:18 The Engine and Supercharger
    14:18 - 19:37 Driving Impressions
    19:37 Final Thoughts
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  • @BilboBagends
    @BilboBagends Год назад +72

    the one car that has managed to elude literally every single racing game out there lol

    • @EJleon96
      @EJleon96 3 месяца назад +6

      Overshadowed by the Cobra R

    • @KollektorKahn
      @KollektorKahn Месяц назад +2

      It’s in horizon 5 now. Thank goodness

  • @300zx-sfy8
    @300zx-sfy8 3 года назад +833

    This is the hellcat of my era

    • @jldude84
      @jldude84 3 года назад +130

      I'd bet money that the Hellcat wouldn't exist today had it not been for this car to spur on the big power modern muscle car trend.

    • @300zx-sfy8
      @300zx-sfy8 3 года назад +15

      jldude84- very true

    • @jsiszero
      @jsiszero 3 года назад +14

      ok boomer

    • @InuranusBrokoff
      @InuranusBrokoff 3 года назад +27

      @@jsiszero 😔

    • @nickmacias00
      @nickmacias00 3 года назад +43

      Yup, the American supra, the hellcat before the hellcat

  • @PurelyJimbo
    @PurelyJimbo 3 года назад +659

    "The knobs, buttons, and switches feel horrific"
    "The headlight switch is going to rip off in my hand if I pull it too hard"
    "The vents...feel like they're gunna dry rot and just crack or turn to dust if I touch them too hard"
    As a former 2002 Mustang owner....I can confirm that all of these are true, and all of these happened.

    • @jamespenner5982
      @jamespenner5982 3 года назад +26

      Dont look at those vents sideways or they will break, forget about adjusting em.

    • @cryvsspy
      @cryvsspy 3 года назад +30

      As a current 2000 Mustang owner, my driver side door insert is held in place with literal Goop

    • @TrevForPresident
      @TrevForPresident 3 года назад +23

      People must beat the hell out of their cars. I have an ‘03 I use as a beater car now to tote the dog around. No interior trim has crapped out.

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 3 года назад +9

      Those vents and tons of plastic were right out of the 90's Thunderbirds. The vents and THE EXACT SAME.

    • @XxBakerxX72
      @XxBakerxX72 3 года назад +16

      The headlight switch is too true, you always think about it and think "Naaah, it's how it was designed, it won't come out" and then one day you turn on your lights and realize you're still holding onto the knob.
      And...the vents adjusted? No, those were simply road-trip toys to amuse your passenger.

  • @TheARJ15
    @TheARJ15 3 года назад +328

    “what heritage is it? i feel like i’m in a porta potty” That whole bit had me rolling 😂😂😂

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 3 года назад +2

      Love the humour. (:

    • @firekrave1
      @firekrave1 3 года назад +5

      I died at the shifting lolol

    • @nickmx3388
      @nickmx3388 3 года назад +1

      👍🤣

    • @3star2nr
      @3star2nr 3 года назад +2

      As a mustang owner the SN series were just a porta potty with an engine... The newer mustang are light years better

    • @Wretched2JZ
      @Wretched2JZ 2 года назад

      “Baraba” would be rolling out the door! 🦶

  • @MrIpad2lover
    @MrIpad2lover 3 года назад +355

    “I’m afraid to say anything bad about it because I know I’m gonna get shot” 😂 I’m dead

    • @honkhonk9222
      @honkhonk9222 3 года назад +20

      Christian Zambrano did you say anything bad about the mustang?

    • @ferraridav
      @ferraridav 3 года назад +17

      Lol more like he's likely to get run over at a cars and coffee.

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 3 года назад +2

      Even Stalin is building a new gulag as we speak.

  • @RyokoX37
    @RyokoX37 3 года назад +874

    I graduated high school in 04, so as a teenager this car was THE SHIT to me and my friends back in the day. Seeing that plain interior takes me back to those days before everything got shit up with tech. And now that I'm in my 30's and hating life, it's nice to see something like this and reminisce about old times. Good video Mark and Jack.

    • @nateavery2875
      @nateavery2875 3 года назад +65

      Cars were better without all the tech. Or as they usually call it, Tarded up.

    • @BaldKiwi117
      @BaldKiwi117 3 года назад +56

      @@nateavery2875 I'm all for simple interiors without a lot of tech, but the materials and build quality still need to be there.

    • @SHELBYGT645
      @SHELBYGT645 3 года назад +25

      @@BaldKiwi117 which there isnt for anything pre 2009 all the materials are still kinda shit

    • @michaellazzaro1724
      @michaellazzaro1724 3 года назад +19

      It's not the tech that gets me; it's the screens. They get dirty, fingerprinted quickly, usually have 3 or 4 menus/controls jammed right next to each other, and do not give you any sort of feedback to let you know you've pressed the right button or turned the right dial, etc.

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr 3 года назад +25

      God, I miss cars without all the tech bullshit, especially inside.

  • @rickym.5271
    @rickym.5271 3 года назад +353

    To this day the terminator cobra styling has aged gracefully. Still my favorite mustang of all time as far as exterior.

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 3 года назад +19

      That exterior really has aged well. Almost makes me want to buy a cheap gt from that generation but they're dogs

    • @LingLing1337
      @LingLing1337 3 года назад +5

      Yep new edge design has held up

    • @OnTheRocks71
      @OnTheRocks71 3 года назад +15

      Love the Terminator specific front end styling. It looks like it wants to swallow other cars on the road and they did it without turning the entire front end into a grill like modern cars.

    • @TheMGChannel
      @TheMGChannel 3 года назад +11

      It’s also my favorite mustang of all time!

    • @sephiros9883
      @sephiros9883 3 года назад +7

      I agree, the exterior looks beautiful still. Pretty impressive

  • @dj68k
    @dj68k 3 года назад +143

    "...fit a stack of hundred dollar bills I carry around with me."
    Please never change.

  • @Reznor_Meeks
    @Reznor_Meeks 3 года назад +608

    " Divorce something very common, common term amongst Mustang owners "
    LMAOOOOO

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 3 года назад +1

      😂

    • @charlescasturo9146
      @charlescasturo9146 3 года назад +37

      Owned Mustangs, been divorced..... can confirm

    • @anthonysolomon4233
      @anthonysolomon4233 3 года назад +17

      @@charlescasturo9146 me to, I was asked to choose her or the car, car had no competition :d

    • @mid-s_to_earlysViBEZ
      @mid-s_to_earlysViBEZ 3 года назад +5

      Very true...my dad was a Mustang owner...and my mom divorced him...

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 3 года назад +3

      dafuq?!?_ _LMFAO!!! WTH. 😂

  • @Zman700T
    @Zman700T 3 года назад +131

    The SVT Terminator is an Icon... I do own one of these, totally stock and love it every time I get it out... For what they are they are brutal and fast, every time you take one out there is always someone that wants to race you, or give you the thumbs up... as far as creature comforts, who the hell cares, this is about hammering the firewall with your foot, the car was never meant to be refined, it was built for "car guys" (and girls)....This car is a Cult Classic and I love it every time I fire it up....

    • @scohen158
      @scohen158 3 года назад +4

      I want to drive one. I have a 2004 Mach 1 but want to hear that supercharger whine from the driver seat.

    • @bsfunk44
      @bsfunk44 3 года назад +3

      I feel the exact same way about my C6 z06...I feel ya brother

    • @kerrybrown3737
      @kerrybrown3737 3 года назад +2

      I own a 2003 dark shadow grey cobra and I feel your comment. Everytime I crank her up and hear the Eaton and feel the torque I know I made the right decision, hands down.

    • @randyrivera4433
      @randyrivera4433 2 года назад

      I want 1 i have a 2000 gt and i really lpve this cars

    • @ralphreeves8582
      @ralphreeves8582 2 года назад +1

      Well said, mine is a bit from stock (600 to the wheels) but still a pleasure to drive every time.

  • @Orionkbam
    @Orionkbam 3 года назад +179

    I can’t stop laughing 😂 this is the funniest review I’ve ever watched.
    “As a breeder, and as an Alpha, you have children. So you have back seats...” I love you both so much!
    Lowkey goal: manual car that makes biceps bulge. I like where your head is at!

    • @fabianherrmann6398
      @fabianherrmann6398 3 года назад +5

      The half frame picture of the Alpha is hard do make out but I think it shows Mark in his power lifting phase.

  • @timkrehbiel8065
    @timkrehbiel8065 3 года назад +317

    The "bird" reflection in the wheels at 20:40 make me wonder how many other Easter eggs I've missed in Savage Geese videos.

    • @Danu01c
      @Danu01c 3 года назад +7

      I thought exactly the same thing and thought about looking at previous videos to see what I've missed 😂😂

    • @joseeduardo4327
      @joseeduardo4327 3 года назад +19

      I was looking for a goose lmao. It ain’t that kind of bird!

    • @aiGeis
      @aiGeis 3 года назад +16

      It's amazing that his back-catalog will forever be full of goodies that even regular viewers will miss and be pleasantly surprised to see while rewatching. This guy's legit untouchable-tier in car video quality.

    • @CarsMeetsBikes
      @CarsMeetsBikes 3 года назад +14

      the sheer amount of flashing hashtags and other subliminal messages in this video is leading me to believe Mark is trying to brainwash us

    • @Tyrael112
      @Tyrael112 3 года назад +4

      What was that color shift at 21:09?

  • @Theshadiest1234567
    @Theshadiest1234567 3 года назад +174

    Dude scream shifting at the beginning had me dying lol

    • @s4nder86
      @s4nder86 3 года назад +7

      Nah, you were fine the whole time.

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 3 года назад

      You should consult your doctor if you experience pain during a bowl movement.

    • @tmo2798
      @tmo2798 3 года назад +1

      @@markm0000 bowel?

  • @autonewstv86
    @autonewstv86 3 года назад +166

    *Favorite Mustang of all time one of the most badass, best sounding, and fastest Mustangs ever made
    *

    • @edgarmorales5349
      @edgarmorales5349 3 года назад +6

      Definitely not the fastest mustang made

    • @norgepalm7315
      @norgepalm7315 3 года назад +1

      Grammar lol

    • @MM_45
      @MM_45 3 года назад +13

      @@edgarmorales5349 it was the quickest at the time tho.

    • @MrHighlyEvolved
      @MrHighlyEvolved 3 года назад +1

      It was actually the worst sounding stock Mustang you could buy in 2003. Both the GT and Mach1 sounded better in stock trim. The Cobra needed an exhaust and it really woke up with a pulley and tune.

    • @gilmeza
      @gilmeza 2 года назад +3

      @@MrHighlyEvolved pretty sure he was referring to the blower whine. Which puts it leagues ahead of the GT+Mach.

  • @noahabernard
    @noahabernard 3 года назад +100

    When Jack downshifted and accelerated, I said "Holy shit" and laughed, then Mark said it and I laughed even more

    • @mattman8822
      @mattman8822 Год назад +2

      My favorite moments of all their videos is when or if he says holy shit

    • @porkchopsandwiches8363
      @porkchopsandwiches8363 Год назад +1

      Jacks got some mad skills, the old fox I had would have kicked the tail out and been all over the road

  • @chrishernandez2490
    @chrishernandez2490 3 года назад +34

    I hate hearing people complain about Interior.
    "OmG ThErE's PlAsTiC EvErYWhERe 😱"
    Car manufacturer: "Ok, Let Leather cover every inch of this vehicle!" *PRICE GOES UP $15,000*
    "OmG WhY Is THiS CaR sO ExPeNsIve😱"

    • @richarcm
      @richarcm 3 года назад +7

      What do people think interiors are made from today? Titanium? Bamboo? Carbon fiber?

    • @luischavez8645
      @luischavez8645 3 года назад +1

      bro my girl saids the same thing about my lightning:(

    • @jamesdiaz2748
      @jamesdiaz2748 3 года назад

      I’ve been in several s550 mustangs. The interior design looks even cheaper than that of the new edge. Might not be as flimsy but the shiny chrome plastic is horrid

    • @sparkplug5129
      @sparkplug5129 3 года назад +2

      @@luischavez8645 dump her

    • @thenegus5469
      @thenegus5469 3 года назад

      @Windows Vesta huh

  • @GhassanAlHarthy
    @GhassanAlHarthy 3 года назад +70

    My uncle let me drive his terminator regulary when I first got my driving license. It is the only car that made me shake while driving and it got me hooked on American muscle cars. Amazing car and review.

  • @BassFace1776
    @BassFace1776 3 года назад +130

    As a kid this was "the car" to me. This review was exceptionally excellent.

  • @09BertoSS
    @09BertoSS 3 года назад +53

    This Cobra was so intimidating in high school & then seeing it race against other street cars was a fond memory, I still kinda want one 👀

    • @moloono1
      @moloono1 3 года назад

      I low-key want one too! That supercharger whine is intimidating.

    • @savethaelephants1202
      @savethaelephants1202 3 года назад +2

      My Dad use to take mi to school 1day he decided to take his 04 model cobra n everyone was just looking so hard lol n there my dad slowly revs it that supercharger nosie lol ,nostalgic memories i got older n learned to drive his cobra i actually passed my drivers test with my pops cobra he still has hes car! I think its gonna b ard for a long time my pops takes care of things i never drive it bcZ i liv in a other state. Beautiful feeling to drive a 03-04 Svt Cobra

    • @RB25luv
      @RB25luv 3 года назад

      SaveTha Elephants what color...don’t tell me mystic chrome

    • @digimon916
      @digimon916 3 года назад

      2 kids at my high school had these in 2001. Theyd always be next to each other and no one ever took their parking spot 😂

    • @JordanSVT
      @JordanSVT 3 года назад +1

      @@digimon916 They weren't even a thing in 2001

  • @19hundoc47
    @19hundoc47 3 года назад +78

    As a C5 corvette owner (and well aware of how bad the interior is) that comment made me laugh🤣👍

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 3 года назад +1

      Imagine what cars must be saying about their owners: _"You can forget humans in general when you wanna travel with family. Their rear interior is always shit, a convoluted mess."_

  • @ilsl04
    @ilsl04 3 года назад +11

    I have a 160k on my 03 cobra. Still puts down 657 hp to the wheels. Never any major engine problems. I will never sell it LOL

    • @guitaristwagner
      @guitaristwagner 3 года назад

      Drone Flight I feel that way about my 2v. Reliable af and sounds so good. Not fast, but all the fast mustangs require payments so this will do 😂😂

    • @ilsl04
      @ilsl04 3 года назад

      @@guitaristwagner yeah I drove my 2 valve 316k with no major engine problems

    • @TheMrFlyBoy18
      @TheMrFlyBoy18 2 года назад

      How do you make it up to 657hp? Roughly around 560 whp give or take right

    • @mboost3151
      @mboost3151 Год назад

      @@TheMrFlyBoy18 nope... 650+ to wheel is fairly common whem swapping eaton to a whipple or vmp (with correct supporting mods) My 03 puts down 505 hp/542 ft lbs to wheels (on 93 pump) with a stock/pullied eaton. Then again its getting prepped for a whipple has full bolt ons and a fuel system.

    • @ilsl04
      @ilsl04 6 месяцев назад

      WHIPPLE 1D1050 RETURN STYLE FUEL SYSTEM E85@@TheMrFlyBoy18

  • @anAmishGuy
    @anAmishGuy 3 года назад +710

    What is this? This doesn't look like a $120,000 luxury SUV. Are you sure you're a car reviewer on RUclips?

    • @19hundoc47
      @19hundoc47 3 года назад +29

      When a similar year honda civic has a light-years better interior, it deserves criticism. Have you actually sat in a 90s,2000s mustang? A go kart interior has more thought put into it

    • @jradish
      @jradish 3 года назад +75

      @@19hundoc47 if you're complaining about an interior of a car that everyone already knows is bad and those same people don't care, you're stupid

    • @eldiablort1461
      @eldiablort1461 3 года назад +10

      @@jradish exactly.

    • @eddy5750
      @eddy5750 3 года назад +39

      Jarod Kelly who even bought a mustang let alone the terminator for the interior lol.

    • @bobkermit3452
      @bobkermit3452 3 года назад +3

      This hurts because it's true

  • @FinnishPanther
    @FinnishPanther 3 года назад +80

    20:40 - You guys giving us the finger (look closer at the reflections) was a nice touch lol 😂👌🏻👍🏻

    • @CarCrazyRDM
      @CarCrazyRDM 3 года назад +4

      I was just about to post this but figured someone else already had (looks like I was right). When I saw it I was like, "Wait, what?!" :)

    • @erikhaw7313
      @erikhaw7313 3 года назад +1

      Lol !!

    • @LuigiRandazzo21
      @LuigiRandazzo21 3 года назад +1

      What the hell??

    • @quackman
      @quackman 3 года назад +1

      couple of bros!

    • @anthonybielobockie4991
      @anthonybielobockie4991 3 года назад

      🖕🏿🖕🏿🖕🏿🤣

  • @ruizspringdale
    @ruizspringdale 3 года назад +19

    I used to own an '03 OW Cobra. I miss her everyday 😢. Thank you for taking me back. Great vid.

    • @svtz0646
      @svtz0646 3 года назад

      I miss mine too had an 04.

  • @CTR_Dan
    @CTR_Dan 3 года назад +10

    One of the few auto reviewers that goes through the lengths to fully pay tribute to the history behind the badge. I want to say thank you to both of you for investing so many countless hours to your craft. The quality of your work reflects your dedication. 10/10.

  • @JohnGlasscock
    @JohnGlasscock 3 года назад +206

    Man that thing sounds incredible

    • @Wretched2JZ
      @Wretched2JZ 2 года назад

      Borla S type mufflers sound awesome! And this car has cats on it so it gives it a bit more smooth tone vs raspy!

    • @jamesonjaden9776
      @jamesonjaden9776 2 года назад

      Instablaster

    • @f00kinglasrsights89
      @f00kinglasrsights89 2 года назад +1

      And the "boost psi" gauges, the neddle goes brrrrrrrrrrr

    • @icarus2k
      @icarus2k 2 года назад +1

      Lol glass cock

  • @andygibbons746
    @andygibbons746 3 года назад +26

    I have a buddy who has a 8000 mile Mystichrome SVT. The thing is absolutely gorgeous.

    • @Kenster1025
      @Kenster1025 3 года назад

      Try having to paint correct that colour if you had a scratch or dent.

    • @mk7.5gti20
      @mk7.5gti20 3 года назад

      Kenneth M. Sullivan yea... something I didn’t think through when I bought mine.

    • @Kenster1025
      @Kenster1025 3 года назад

      @@mk7.5gti20 but you do love your car nonetheless.

    • @lollol-xp4mc
      @lollol-xp4mc 3 года назад +1

      As awesome as that is to own i would sell it cause you can get top dollar for it and i wouldnt want to fuck it up. Im very good at beating on cars

  • @MrHaun
    @MrHaun 3 года назад +53

    Long live the Terminator. One of the best things Ford and SVT has ever done.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 3 года назад +2

      Probably the sane thing in an insane world.

  • @farley9255
    @farley9255 3 года назад +94

    Anyone else feel that yellow works perfectly on this model ?

    • @04svt_twinscrew
      @04svt_twinscrew 3 года назад +7

      Specifically screaming yellow. Not a fan of the Zinc from 03... But screaming yellow is perfect on these cars.

    • @robotbjorn4952
      @robotbjorn4952 3 года назад +3

      Yellow is good. Orange is my favourite.

    • @lollol-xp4mc
      @lollol-xp4mc 3 года назад

      @@04svt_twinscrew i agree 100%. Alot of mustang people say the same. Zinc yellow was like pastel yellow looked fadded in a way. My friend has a screaming yellow 04 gt pretty rare color

    • @lollol-xp4mc
      @lollol-xp4mc 3 года назад +4

      @@robotbjorn4952 competition orange is rare and a great color

    • @acerimmer8338
      @acerimmer8338 2 месяца назад

      @@04svt_twinscrewNah, gimme Zinc Yellow all day.

  • @lukebell9945
    @lukebell9945 3 года назад +8

    Those downshifts at 14:32 were glorious. Straight up eargasm

  • @nicholaskasotakis4202
    @nicholaskasotakis4202 3 года назад +3

    Savageese is like Car and Driver magazine in its prime (late 80's to early 90's). A truly amazing automotive journalism as good as the legends: David E Davis, Brock Yates, Csaba Csere, Rich Ceppos, and Patrick Bedard). This channel picked up where car magazines left off. Bravo, amazing work. Automotive enthusiasts are grateful!!

    • @nicholaskasotakis4202
      @nicholaskasotakis4202 9 месяцев назад +1

      I agree 100%. These guys are the modern day Car and Driver. I appreciate the continuation of a great legacy!

  • @ZackNakazora1
    @ZackNakazora1 3 года назад +25

    So my friend and I said this about these cars. And certain others In the time line of performance vehicles. Rarely does a car come out that every manufacturer fanboy knows a out. It might not be the fastest or the best handling or best looking but when it shows up everyone notices. And off the cuff the terminator I'd say can be harken to the Grand National. Just with presence alone. These cars just stand out.

  • @23nagra
    @23nagra Год назад +3

    Just picked one up last week sold my c6 ls3 z51 was a great car
    But this COBRA is unreal magic ! is all i can say ! This car is a keeper ! 🙌

    • @Sloimer
      @Sloimer Год назад

      How many miles and how much did you pay?

  • @suprastevio2264
    @suprastevio2264 3 года назад +69

    The Savagest of Geese.

  • @TheMGChannel
    @TheMGChannel 3 года назад +111

    Amazing Review, you guys are the best at reviewing cars with the amount of details that you provide us with. I own a 2003 SVT Terminator and all your points were right on the money, I appreciate that you took your time and read the book Iron fist lead foot, that’s an amazing book that covers the amazing story of this car. This car played a huge part on the modern muscle car development, with its forged bottom end capable of holding 1000hp from the factory, let’s not forget that it was the first muscle car that came from the factory with a supercharger. You guys killed it on this one, thank you for covering this car and for understanding it’s own and unique story!

    • @alexbakaloff
      @alexbakaloff 3 года назад

      I don’t think it was the first supercharged muscle car... there’s gotta be other production muscle cars that came with a blower before this.

    • @TheMGChannel
      @TheMGChannel 3 года назад +6

      1992 Mazda Miata There wasn’t one, do some research, I’m talking about a factory production car with a warranty. The 03/04 cobra were the first supercharged muscle cars, Ford had the lightning truck before they made the Terminator but no muscle car had ever had boost from the factory before

    • @gunnardeross
      @gunnardeross 3 года назад +2

      1992 Mazda Miata I guess you could count the original Shelby GT350 because it had an optional supercharger from the factory.

    • @TheMGChannel
      @TheMGChannel 3 года назад +3

      Gunnar DeRoss Where are getting this info? 😂 Ford never offered a supercharged option before 2003 for any mustang. Dealers in the other hand worked with aftermarket company like Roush, Saleen. Is like saying oh but the 2007 Shelby GT500 Super snake had 750hp back in 2007 how can ford said that the 2013 GT500 was the highest hp V8 they had ever produced.

    • @JROC734
      @JROC734 3 года назад +10

      The Terminator started the fad of modern blown V8's with forged motors capable of supporting a ton more power than they made stock. Small, budget mods yielded huge gains. Even cars like the ZR1 and GEN1 FGT owe their makeup to the Terminator. The GT500/ZL1/Hellcat would not be what they are today (if they even existed) if not for the 03/04 Cobra. Terminator taught people just how potent a modern SB V8 with a positive displacement blower could be. Before them the majority of people modding their cars with SC'ers were using Centrifugal blowers. Before Terminator Whipple made blowers for boats, and not for cars if I remember correctly. Whipple stepped into the automotive game because of the potential the Cobra had with a TS blower.
      GEN2 Lightnings were blown before the Terminators (started in 99) so the Terminator owes is DNA to the GEN2 L (both use Eaton M112 blowers, but different housings) but the L's bottom-end wasn't nearly as beefed up as the Cobras and it used 2V PI heads which flow like shit compared the the Cobras 4V heads. I own both an 03 Cobra and 03 Lightning. (As well as an 88 GT, 19 SS 1LE, and just got rid of my old 02 SS)
      The 03 Cobra is one of those cars the redefined what a performance car can be for X $ with a huge cult following. Much like cars such as a GN, MKIV Supra, C6Z, and maybe a R35 GTR. They redefined the game in their era, and are still very relevant even today. You half-step to the wrong Terminator, and he'll hurt your feelings with the quickness. Even your basic bolton/twin screwed Cobra from the 04/05 timeframe that you'd see on Streetfire with an old 2.2L Kenne Bell or GEN1 Whipple 2.3L would hurt 99% of modern day cars on the roads feels. Even a pulleyed/bolton car is nothing to take likely even in 2020.
      Also a Terminator is one of the best sounding cars ever. A ported/pulleyed Eaton car or an old KB 2.2L Terminator with a good exhaust setup doesn't get bettered by too much in the sound department.

  • @rjhick1
    @rjhick1 3 года назад +36

    I love it how everytime theres a pretty crazy car Jack gets to drive it like a mad man 🤣

    • @fabianherrmann6398
      @fabianherrmann6398 3 года назад +6

      Yeah I saw the title and thought oh no, Jack is going to put the hammer down on this one. Since this is a viewer car he went easy on it though, not like the presscar Hellcat.

    • @realkarfixer8208
      @realkarfixer8208 3 года назад +3

      @@fabianherrmann6398 Anyone that lets the Savagegeese crew "review" their car is aware it's gonna get hooned. I'm sure there are barely enforceable "releases of liability" involved and the SG LLC has an insurance policy.

  • @doctorlobsteroctopus
    @doctorlobsteroctopus 3 года назад +51

    Giving me envy for a car i never thought i'd want.

  • @ryandonoghue1703
    @ryandonoghue1703 3 года назад +15

    a buddy of mine has a 100% stock 03 cobra and it dynoed at 378 at the wheel on a mustang dyno which means it's probably got somewhere around 450 crank.

  • @shogunero3.6
    @shogunero3.6 3 года назад +5

    My favorite mustang design of all time

  • @augustortiz
    @augustortiz 3 года назад +5

    I remember driving a 2003 Saleen S281 and then one of these. This car was something else.. truly one of the most badass American cars ever made!

  • @Salamonte
    @Salamonte 3 года назад +3

    I've probably watched the intro like 20 times already. This shit is too good to be free.

  • @brandonurban5215
    @brandonurban5215 3 года назад +9

    I've never been a mustang fan but this one truly is amazing. Such a great car and honestly a time capsule. Just can't get cars like this today.

  • @fabianherrmann6398
    @fabianherrmann6398 3 года назад +5

    Guys what you show here is amazing all around. When I was a bright eyed exchange student in the US in 2002 a guy there had New Edge Mustang Cobra and riding with him on backroads felt like Murica!

  • @Blue_Flame_Raptor
    @Blue_Flame_Raptor 3 года назад +16

    This is my dream car. One day soon there will be a 2003 sonic blue cobra in my garage

    • @realbigtuna667
      @realbigtuna667 3 года назад +1

      Car in the vid is mine. My favorite colors on the termi are Sonic Blue and Comp Orange. I just couldn't find a clean, stock-ish example in my price range. It took me a little over 6 months to find this one. Good luck with your search!

    • @Blue_Flame_Raptor
      @Blue_Flame_Raptor 3 года назад

      @@realbigtuna667 thanks man, can't go wrong with screamin yellow either

    • @savethaelephants1202
      @savethaelephants1202 3 года назад

      I believe you will get one 1day.

    • @jeffs.3177
      @jeffs.3177 3 года назад

      Ive been thinking selling mine. 03 s.b 70 k 2nd owner tampa fl.

  • @MatthewGaither
    @MatthewGaither 3 года назад +6

    Mark and Jack you two are drop dead hilarious. I really dislike this era of Mustang but I will agree the Terminator is something special and you made the review tons of fun. Thanks for the great entertainment!

  • @clevlandblock
    @clevlandblock 3 года назад +12

    I bought a new 04 Cobra at Victor Ford in Wauconda Illinois in the summer of 04. She was an orange coupe. It was pretty close to being the perfect performance car (and I've owned many). Had some trouble with driveshaft resonance and a creaky steering rack, plus a little drive line clunking. Overall this was a really well engineered car and was cutting edge at the time for an American performance car. Even the new 2020 Shelby GT500 owes it's existence to the success of the 03-04 Terminators.

    • @ryanjamieson8779
      @ryanjamieson8779 3 года назад

      my 03' clunks to this day, only 14,000 miles on it.
      Did you sell the comp orange? 40k car there.

    • @realbigtuna667
      @realbigtuna667 3 года назад +1

      Car in the video is mine. There is some driveshaft resonance above 100mph. You can get rid of that with a good aftermarket DS, but I'm not modifying this car anymore than the minor stuff already done because it is so mint. It had the cobra clunk when I bought it. Rebuilt the rear end, and added a combo of poly/solid diff mounts while it was being done. Problem solved and also significantly reduced wheel hop. These cars were great from the factory, but there were some issues that needed to be sorted to make them "right".

  • @TheRegisteringisgay
    @TheRegisteringisgay 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the throwback. My whipple supercharged 04 was the most exhilarating car I ever owned. Miss it dearly. Tip for commenters; If you own one of these in good shape, dont let it go.

    • @MrTwille
      @MrTwille Год назад

      What happened to yours

  • @6lemans10
    @6lemans10 3 года назад +2

    The hellcat of my high school years (2000-2004).

  • @diamondtron7852
    @diamondtron7852 3 года назад +12

    The quality might not be there with the New Edge but it's still one of my favorite Mustang's. The 99-04 design in particular is a really good look to me and I hope I can get my hands on a GT.

  • @Lasertrac
    @Lasertrac 3 года назад +20

    Excellent video. The detail you go into is incredible. Love, love, love the shop reviews. No one does this. Be safe. Carry on.

  • @trevortate5080
    @trevortate5080 2 года назад +1

    Saw my dad in one of the team pics lol. Working on the terminator is his pride and joy

  • @2ChannelListening
    @2ChannelListening Год назад +2

    Coming back to this car (I owned the Mach I) and seeing how both you and Jack were killing it then, I absolutely cannot understand how this channel does not have 2M subs! The passion, the research and the appreciation for design is so evident with Savagegeese. I would love to own this Mustang, and I've also owned a BMW M240i. Modern cars are too big, too complex and sanitized.

  • @alexpowers9158
    @alexpowers9158 3 года назад +7

    I actually love the new edge interiors. The seats feel great I fit perfect, everything feels great to me i love the doors the buttoms feel fine the dash looks great.

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint 3 года назад +15

    14:31 Can we just talk about how excellent Jack's downshifts are there? My goooooosh.

    • @liamnissanS2K
      @liamnissanS2K 3 года назад +1

      4th to 2nd

    • @realbigtuna667
      @realbigtuna667 3 года назад +1

      The termi isn't the easiest car to get used to driving. Was really impressed he was able to get it down after about 10 mins of driving around. Jack is also a driving instructor on the side.

  • @lal885
    @lal885 Год назад +1

    I've had my 04 for 10 years now. I always tell people that I'm not a mustang fan, I'm an 03/04 cobra fan, and it'll probably be the only sports car I'll ever own.

  • @Fmandan77
    @Fmandan77 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bought one of these new in 2003 in Sonic Blue with the chrome wheel option. It was the first new car I ever bought and I really enjoyed it. Took it too the drag strip right after purchase and ran 13.0s at 112mph on factory rubber. Soon after I installed a Magnaflow cat back exhaust and a cold air inlet. With just those two simple mods the car went 12.70s at 116mph. I could pull away from my friend's 2002 WS6 Firebird every-time. The exhaust note at WOT with the aftermarket exhaust was insanely loud.
    At the time I didn't think the interior was cheap at all. Most exciting of all though was that supercharged 32 valve engine and the inclusion of a IRS rear-end which made it extra special.

  • @TheBlackDeath3
    @TheBlackDeath3 3 года назад +6

    From a Termi owner: thank you for this video!

  • @jasonmcconnell5412
    @jasonmcconnell5412 3 года назад +5

    Made me cry. I absolutely love this vehicle. Would love to have one. It is my hot rod like my uncle had his Nova. The cobra R is amazing too but the terminator is the business! I don’t care.

  • @bmxer1989
    @bmxer1989 3 года назад +7

    I miss my 03 cobra. Sometimes I cry 😢

  • @cedrick305
    @cedrick305 3 года назад +27

    I've always loved this generation of Mustang.

    • @stephenreed3381
      @stephenreed3381 3 года назад

      I had an '03 GT convertible with the five speed manual. I miss that car everyday, and I've been watching for a good condition one to come on sale.

    • @cedrick305
      @cedrick305 3 года назад +1

      Stephen Reed
      I know and the good conditions one are still going for alot of money.

    • @xeftones
      @xeftones 3 года назад +1

      215 - 260hp from v8 is pretty awful. Especially when the Ls1 was making 350+ and had better interior. Svt model is pretty cool tho

    • @luisuribe5432
      @luisuribe5432 3 года назад +1

      abbreviation of time yes but a car with an Ls engine will cost you double so there’s that

    • @RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts
      @RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts 2 года назад

      Loved the styling of the Cobras of this body style. Drag coefficients were a thing in the 90s so all cars had the streamlined look. Love the Camaros of the same era too for that reason

  • @andrewy6527
    @andrewy6527 3 года назад +5

    Once again, Savagegeese puts out content that epitomizes why he is by far the best car reviewer on RUclips. The mix of technical insights, humor, and story that he is able to convey far outshine the clickbait and memes of other reviewers.

  • @rileygifford1596
    @rileygifford1596 3 года назад +19

    One of my absolute favourite cars 👌

  • @CheeZeArtZ
    @CheeZeArtZ 3 года назад +2

    I don't know why but I have been binge-watching reviews from you guys for the past couple of days... amazing content!

  • @gamalielgarciasigala5177
    @gamalielgarciasigala5177 Год назад +1

    I have watched this video like 20 times if not more .Love this review the sounds that this car makes drives me crazy about this car .Great job guys awesome work 🔥

  • @Gauge167
    @Gauge167 3 года назад +7

    A CULT classic. Still one of the best cars ever made in my opinion..

  • @joshuaperry8602
    @joshuaperry8602 3 года назад +3

    You guys are absolutely spot on. I've owned 2 terminators and a 16 GT350. They're are both very amazing cars. Sadly the GT350 ruined the Terminator for me. The improved handling, braking and well, 12 years of innovation, make it leaps and bounds over the Terminator. I still love it, just view it through Rose colored glasses

  • @igzigz2927
    @igzigz2927 3 года назад +2

    You guys are amazing, it's nice when you guys mix up reviews from current to older cars as well. Specially iconic to some, type of cars...It's refreshing. I even watch your guys reviews even on cars i don't even care about, but just to see what you guys have to say about them. I hope you guys get noticed a lot more from manufactures then say other reviewers which only talk good about it, and when it is negative it's a small thing...You guys say it how it is. You even read some or all of the actual book with this car, incredible man.

  • @realbigtuna667
    @realbigtuna667 3 года назад

    Really appreciate the extra effort you guys put into this video. As always, Mark, you continue to outdo yourself on the editing. Was an absolutely pleasure to work with you guys on this. Glad you had fun with it. It shows.

  • @Maxiumus_Mausimus
    @Maxiumus_Mausimus 3 года назад +5

    Had the pleasure to drive (allowed to floor it) one a while back, craziest car I have ever driven.

  • @aptkeyboard3173
    @aptkeyboard3173 3 года назад +17

    I’ve driven my share of fast cars, including a Huracan on a race track, and I swear the straight line thrill and sound of the terminator cobra punches far above its class as far as an adrenaline rush and thrill. That being said the interior and ergonomics are god awful

  • @DV-ou1yu
    @DV-ou1yu 3 года назад +2

    Great damn video. I learned so much and bloody hell, the editing amd commentary were spot on. The clarity and resolution of your videos are brilliant.
    And this car is beautuful. I grew up in this era and I never knew this version existed until I got older lol

  • @fast02gt
    @fast02gt Год назад +1

    04 cobra owner here, this is a great review, probably the best one for 03-04 cobra.

  • @WoodAndSteel92
    @WoodAndSteel92 3 года назад +15

    Listening to Jack "Ape Man" Singapore rip through supercharged gears is therapeutic.

  • @TGarzarel
    @TGarzarel 3 года назад +16

    14:03, shortblocks in these engines are strong. I got well over 600 rwhp @ 22psi out of mine. Ran 10.30's @ 135 on the drag strip, beating the hell out of it.

  • @chriswhitehouse9764
    @chriswhitehouse9764 3 года назад +1

    You guys do such an awesome job with your video work.... it stands out head and shoulders above others out there. Great work.

  • @seacoast16
    @seacoast16 2 года назад +1

    It’s their montages that never ceases to impress me. The trickery might be time consuming, yet it grabs me every time. Well done 👍🏼

  • @legacy404
    @legacy404 3 года назад +86

    LOL paint splatter that says "bro" on the dash

    • @fabianherrmann6398
      @fabianherrmann6398 3 года назад +2

      I read that too but I thought the term "bro" was not yet invented as this car was made, but then they might just have been on the bleeding "edge" of things.

    • @bsfunk44
      @bsfunk44 3 года назад

      Supplemental Restraint System

    • @realbigtuna667
      @realbigtuna667 3 года назад +1

      @@fabianherrmann6398 I see what you did there. Well played.

  • @BigTime817
    @BigTime817 3 года назад +13

    Great review, as always. This is my favorite car! I own a '97 cobra and I always have the Terminator in the back of my mind. I love my car but you always compare it to this one.

    • @sbklvr
      @sbklvr 3 года назад +2

      I had a 99 in 99 but recently had a 98 which I liked alot more.

    • @pierogiguy
      @pierogiguy 3 года назад

      Graduated high school in 2000...a few friends had some dope cars back then: '94 Boss Mutang, '98 Cobra, ''98 Camaro SS, ''98 WS6 Trans Am.
      I had a '94 Grand Am GT sedan, lol.

  • @brettmoorefilms
    @brettmoorefilms 3 года назад

    great video and a great car. I gotta give you guys credit for knowing your stuff and putting together another great video. editing is professional, commentary is hilarious, and audio is clean. another great vid, keep up the great work fellas!

  • @fatdaddy9597
    @fatdaddy9597 3 года назад

    Great video as usual! Can't get enough of your reviews! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @tubemember21
    @tubemember21 3 года назад +9

    One of my all time favorites 😍

  • @mikuelable
    @mikuelable 3 года назад +9

    Yall be trolling like wow!!!! One of the best car reviewing channels hahhaha

  • @_Makanko_
    @_Makanko_ 3 года назад +1

    The sound had me drooling, I think it's a car that offers great theatre. Awesome video guys, really enjoyed this!

  • @ajr5195
    @ajr5195 3 года назад

    Your dedication and research are evident. Excellent content, video quality, and editing. Keep up the good work Savagegeese team!

  • @poot111111
    @poot111111 3 года назад +18

    20:40 lol
    you too buddy!

  • @mtnx7
    @mtnx7 3 года назад +3

    You two make a great team.

  • @johnss2k434
    @johnss2k434 3 года назад

    Your videos are hilarious and still more informative than 99% of the content out there! Excellent work guys

  • @timmy5949
    @timmy5949 3 года назад

    I swear I’m not a fan of a lot of vehicles but the honest an loving effort you put into these videos makes it so hard for me to watch anything else I literally watch 4-8 videos of yours an be just in a pleasant mood an with a healthy dose of realism an honesty

  • @BulliKid
    @BulliKid 3 года назад +4

    That’s one clean cobra! Love the yellow!

  • @cls63amgwagon34
    @cls63amgwagon34 3 года назад +5

    I wish Ford Performance was still SVT, such a freaking amazing name

    • @Syzygy236
      @Syzygy236 3 года назад

      What happened to SVT? im Honda guy but i love the terminators. Even if i win, they're still intimidating. They sound amazing

  • @240fxst
    @240fxst 3 года назад +1

    Another honest review from the both of you with context. A car that proves engineering for purpose stands the test of times even in today's market. Thanks for the post.

  • @brianm9223
    @brianm9223 3 года назад

    great video as always , l really enjoy your content, having a quick laugh and learning so much about cars! thanks guys

  • @danbenson5147
    @danbenson5147 3 года назад +9

    GREAT! Now PLEASE review a SVT Lightning!!

  • @sporkybutterz
    @sporkybutterz 3 года назад +3

    The OG SVT guys were the skunkworks division and most of their cars show the passion behind it. Something new cars are missing

  • @adamegebrecht4320
    @adamegebrecht4320 3 года назад +1

    This channel is so underrated, you guy’s deserve so many more subscribers! Best car review channel on RUclips hands down.

  • @cboings
    @cboings 3 года назад +1

    I graduated in 2004 and always wanted a terminator cobra but was super poor. Fast forward to 2 years ago I was fortunate enough to buy a 2003 Zinc yellow Cobra! Ohhh, the smiles per gallon!

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 3 года назад +28

    the fact that Turbowski isn't in this video means he's either dead or off in a meth lab with supercar blondie.

    • @mooncookie3688
      @mooncookie3688 3 года назад

      He died of a heroin overdose. RIP Scott.

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 3 года назад

      I think he got fed up with his Cummins and became a transgender woman.

  • @Lensync7
    @Lensync7 3 года назад +6

    Icon car.... Period. The Terminator Cobra was and is still AMAZING!

  • @BobTheChainsawMan
    @BobTheChainsawMan 3 года назад

    Savagegeese, I just want to say that your content is absolutely amazing and is appreciated by car enthusiasts everywhere. Even though money is a bit tight for me, I think I'll donate to your Patreon - you deserve it for your extremely hard work!

  • @mikiplavin1424
    @mikiplavin1424 3 года назад

    Thank you for bringing a huge smile in my face! Beautiful video as always and a killer Cobra! That sound......