[leroy17]

This has been an interesting read.

like with most, the Cobra thing started young, when I was 14 and I remember the exact moment clearly.

I always wanted one however was side tracked with other cars, jet ski's, mountain bikes etc.... In 2008 myself and my wife, put our jobs on hold for a year, sold house and car and traveled the world for a year. During this time we met so many people and discussions went all over the place but the common responce was always about not putting things/wants/experiences off for later.... and to do them when you know you still can.

This led our travels to places which we had not planned on but thought 'why not'. Also let to starting a family rather than waiting for the right 'time' and then the purchase of a cobra. Whilst I always wanted to build... I didnt have the space... or paitence.... or ability without getting many experts involved. The more I have my cobra the more I realise that in the future I know exactly how I would like to have one.

With regards to time..... juggleing a 3 year old and life is not easy and I want to be a part of her upbringing rather than the dad who keeps saying... 'we'll do that later'. However on a weekend I will never be sitting watching cricket or football all day...... always doing something or working on the car. After all I have 'daddy's little mechanic'.... who is a great 'help'.

Oh... and as far as affording it.... other toys were sold to raise funds and also I dont have reckless spending. For example.. coffee drinkers who 'must' have a coffee or two a day.... 250 working days a year.. a $5 coffee a day... $1,250-...... I got better places to put that money.

Occupation... I am in banking... so yeah... I really should not encourage reckless car spending/investments.... but they are just so much freekin fun!