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Old 09-04-2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Wicked
Thanks again guys.
I would love to drive the different makes around, but going to all of the different manufacturers would be hard for me to do, and I do not like people to ask me to drive my car, so I don't ask. It is a personal pet peeve of mine. If offered, I wouldn't turn it down, but I just don't see myself asking.
Getting a Cobra owner to let you drive their car is hit & miss. I never even asked (tho I had a few offer) when I was looking at Cobras.

But it's surprising how much info you can get from just a ride in one. I think you probably get a more accurate feel for how the car rides & handles from the passenger seat, as you're not preoccupied with clutch, throttle, & steering wheel. Though I would recommend you at least sit in the driver's seat & see how the pedal configuration feels.

I didn't drive my Backdraft til 3 days after it was delivered... wanted to get the insurance & registration all in place before I took it out on the street. I was a nervous wreck backing it out of the driveway, but found it surprisingly easy to drive.

Good luck with your search...
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