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Old 01-26-2004, 09:42 PM
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Tex,there were many factors that helped me decide to go ERA.I spent a lot of time on the ERA website,looking at all the aspects of the car.I was very interested in authenticity,but really liked the chassis of the ERA.I plan on mostly using my car to explore the backroads of the Sierra Nevada,many of which are far from smooth.The ERA is designed for just this kind of driving,with 6"+of suspension travel.I really liked the way the body was mounted to the chassis(bonded and rivited,and completely unstressed).I fell in love with the contours of the body,especially the rear flanks.You will find as you look over the many cars you will see some subtle differences in that area.I liked the exclusivity of owning an ERA.There simply are not that many out there!I think they are approaching 700 S/C models now.Most of all I liked the people!Don't get me wrong on this,because every one of the companies I contacted made me feel very welcome-there are a lot of really great folks building and selling Cobras,as many on this site will attest to.ERA made me feel like I was immediately a part of their family,always have time to talk,and want to build me the perfect car,just as I want it.They were willing to go out their way to accomodate my timetable,and offer a refundable deposit,so you simply can't lose.Last but not least,the owners I have spoken to love their cars,and can't say enough good things about them and ERA.
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