Another newbie, figuring out how to buy

whichonetodrive · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 07:48 AM

Dallas, I believe we talked on the phone last week about a ride in my car. that offer is still on the table, and this weekend is going to be great weather. I have read all the reply's and even though its alot to think about, it all comes down to riding in one first and see if its for you. Your not going to put alot of miles on this car and its going to kill you looking at it all winter in the garage. Then just when you really want to get it out, battery is going to be dead or carb needs adjusting. But there is nothing like driving a cobra around town when its all said and done.

Slick61 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 09:06 AM

I searched for about 7 months before I found what I wanted. After looking at the first 3 or so, I was able to zoom in pretty quickly on the exact features I wanted, and had a very focused list desirables, re: manufacturer, engine, trans, suspension, etc. After that, it was just a matter of time.

As for not getting driven... hey, life happens... things come up. My driving has tapered off a bit each year... just too many things getting in the way. I'm the third owner of my Backdraft, and it had 4000 miles on it when I bought it 2.5 years ago (currently at 7300). It's not that I don't like driving it... but you DO have to think about where you're going & where it's going to be parked. There IS a fairly high turnover rate with these cars. To me, that's to be expected. This is a VERY limited-use vehicle, completely impractical, and BEGS for attention wherever it goes. It's loud, hot, and uncomfortable. It's not for everyone, nor should it be.

WarrenG · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 11:32 AM

Unless you are really stuck on a "427" Cobra, I'd recommend you take a look at the ERA and Unique 289 FIA cars and the ERA 289 Slabside also.

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WarrenG

Unless you are really stuck on a "427" Cobra, I'd recommend you take a look at the ERA and Unique 289 FIA cars and the ERA 289 Slabside also.

FIAs are for eunuchs.

Stick with the 427.

And the slabside is only suitable for parking prominently outside of Connecticut country clubs....