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Joe,
Just a few words of encouragement, as all the good advice has been given already. I've been weak in the knees over Cobras since the mid '60's and I'm 52 now. Cobra this, Cobra that, Cobra whatever. Even so, when the opportunity arose to think about actually owning one, I did have some doubts. What if Cobra reality didn't match the fantasy?
I went to Spring Fling two years ago and sat in a couple of cars, then, a month later, drove the demo car at Dynamic. It was everything I thought it would be. I looked at several other manufacturers' cars, went to Run & Gun, then went back and drove the SPF again and ordered a car. Even so, would the novelty wear off? Would the Cobra experience be worth the discomfort, inconvenience, expense, etc? I took a 3,000 mile road trip (Rt 66 to Albuquerque and back) last May, thinking that by the time I returned I would either love the car or hate it. I had a great time and returned home even more enamored of Cobras than before.
I still can't get enough of Cobras. I love looking at my car. I love sitting in my car. I love looking at other peoples' Cobras and pictures of Cobras. I drive my Cobra every chance I get: to work, to the store, out to dinner, just for fun, whatever.
You will have to decide for yourself whether the reality matches the fantasy. Search CC and Cobra Country for comparisons of various makes, then attend Spring Fling and compare the cars and talk with the owners. If you're in doubt, as suggested above, the safest way to stick your toes in the water is to buy a good used car, of which there are many, at reasonable prices. Good luck, and welcome!
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