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Old 07-13-2012, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ERA427 View Post
FWIW - my used ERA, built in 1995 with a 1969 428 Cobra Jet w/4bbl Holley, and TKO 5-speed - all looking about as authentic as I've seen on the inside and out, is extremely reliable.
It's the first 5 years/5,000 miles that are the trickiest. A ten year old Cobra with 10,000 miles on it is infinitely more reliable than a brand spanking new, custom-made to your calling, Cobra. Unless you absolutely have to have it made exactly the way you want it, buying used is the way to go.
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