ACE23,
Judging solely by what you have said in the posts below - I'm go out on a limb and say you really want the BDR.
Follow my logic if you please....
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*I'm OCD and it will be garage kept under a cover and wiped down after every drive......I took exceptionally good care of anything I buy
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Only new will satisfy your desire here... I'm thinking a once you discover a scratch, worn part, or imperfection, it will bother you. More likely for this to happen on a 2nd hand car.
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...I'm not a period correct guy...
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Then the differences between an SPF and BDR wont bother you
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.... I just seem to think Vintage offers a different spin on these cars with so much customization and motor platforms.....I believe they appeal to potentially younger owners or potentially a newer generation of cobra owners....
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Look - you're already defending your purchase of a BDR
Perhaps you're just be a little nervous, knowing you'll lose a little $$ due to it having a new car sticker price. I wouldn't worry much about this. In my experience a price increase will buoy the 2nd hand car market. BDR are due to have one. Im sure you'll get in before 1st June
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I guess this is why a brand new car is very tempting. You wouldn't have Willwood brakes or a heater but that's about all I can think of at the moment. I would NEVER use a top or windows so I don't even factor those in
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Oops, more defending your imminent BDR purchase
Perhaps subconsciously you know it's what you want
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I can only imagine the paint in the BDR is very nice......I'm not a paint expert but seems like 99% of the owners approve of it. I think in person the SPF looks great.....in pictures the BDR looks great.
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There you go again...
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I appreciate the information. I have been talking to Vintage at this point and feel that's who I would deal with if I end up with a BDR car.
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I see a BDR from Vintage in your future
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I just like the idea of great gas mileage, OEM injection and being able to make big power out of a coyote but it sure doesn't sound that great In the videos
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With a coyote engine to boot.
The snarling exhaust can be fabricated in the pipes.
Truth be told, either is a great option. You can't lose.
Just follow your desires in the knowledge that one is not any more right for you than the other. Both are stellar cars and will serve you well.
The only bit of true advise I'll give is:
If you want a coyote, do it from the get go... It will cost so much more to swap later.
Also your desire for willwood brakes are misplaced - You:
a) can't see them with the wheels on, and
b) since by your own admission you're not a period guy... then blow them off for something bigger and better
Enjoy your hunt and good luck