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Turk,
Thanks for taking the time to reply. You obviously have the benefit of exposure to many Cobra owners and cars, also the opportunity to enjoy your cars year 'round.
You're the first aluminum car owner I've seen on this forum willing to compare the relative merits/drawbacks of fiberglass vs. aluminum objectively. I expect you'll take some heat for this; I appreciate your candor. I expect you'll also take some heat regarding your comparison of SAI with anybody else. Oh well...
I'm also what you probably would call a "high mileage" Cobra owner: 9500+ miles in almost 6 months. I do realize how many low mileage cars there are out there and particularly for sale. Sad, isn't it? I shopped hard for a comfortable, well-built car, set it up the way I wanted (fast but not so radical I'd have to fool with it constantly). then set about trying to make up for all the time I'd lost since 1966. I'm not too concerned about depreciation, as I'm deriving many more dollars worth of fun from my car than it possibly could be depreciating.
I'm also a big fan of ERA. I spent hours touring their facility and visiting with Peter, and couldn't imagine nicer people from whom to buy a car. Their cars are fabulous. In the end, I felt I'd be happier with a car which better accommodated my height. I envy you guys who can fit into any Cobra you want!
Anyway, thanks again for your time and your insight. Enjoyed chatting with you.
Lowell
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