Thread: ERA vs. Unique
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:01 AM
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Flip a coin. You will win no matter which one comes up.

ERA was my first choice; but I wasn't looking for an FIA car. Dollars ultimately made the decision - the ERA would have been about 40% more in the end.

The Unique is considerably smaller inside (cockpit) than the ERA, and there are differences with regard to which one is "more accurate" (ERA is), if that's important. The testimonies regarding ERA's management help are strong and consistent - always a good sign.

The ERA is fundamentally biased to a big-block engine; there is no question they are considerably more expensive than the Unique; testimonies, including mine, about Unique's management are equally strong and consistent.

As an aside - I built my Unique is 6 weeks, working about 2 hours a night and 6 hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mr. Portante (ERA) has an unimpeachable reputation and a beautiful product. The Weaver family (Unique) are utterly first class, with a product second to no one.
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