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07-26-2010, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Tampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 - #783
Posts: 173
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Asking "How much?"
It seems that nine out of ten people who stop to talk to me about the car always end up asking "So how much did you pay for it?" I can't stand this question and usually say "enough". Then they'll start throwing out numbers "50k, 60K?" Again, I say "enough". I guess to me the price question is a somewhat rude question unless they are really looking to buy one. Don't get me wrong, I love talking about everything else about the car. History, engine, body, performance, etc. I even like talking about it being a replica and the different companies that make replicas.
Why do people always ask how much I paid for my Cobra and does this happen to everyone or just me?
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ERA Registry Map
If you have an ERA and want to be listed, contact me with your info and I'll put it up. The minimum info I need is chassis number and location. The rest is up to you. The most information needed would be: chassis number, body type, city, name, CC nickname, and email address.
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07-26-2010, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine:
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Funny,
I usually have to correct people, they all say $80-90K, I laugh and say no way, try $15K for the kit and a used mustang.
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07-26-2010, 05:27 PM
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6th Generation Texan
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Devil's Backbone,RR 32,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics #240,Candy Apple Red,Keith Craft 418w - 602 HP,584 TQ
Posts: 8,157
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"I don't know.It's my Mom's.She just let's me borrow it sometimes."
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07-26-2010, 05:50 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,897
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It happens to me All THE TIME. See my thread from a couple years ago: On the "How Much Does Your Car Cost?" Question |
07-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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I just give a range of what replicas cost and what originals cost. I think a lot of people are just genuinely curious and arent trying to be rude (and maybe their mothers never taught them it's impolite to ask how much something cost).
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07-26-2010, 06:01 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,897
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Lately I've been hit with the "Did James Bond drive this car?" question. Twice in the last few weeks in fact.
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07-26-2010, 06:03 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Powder Springs,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2008/351W/TOP-LOADER
Posts: 526
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I just had someone the other day ask and I told him I didn't know as I haven't added up everything! I'm a little scared to do so but I think I'm good. Probably the best answer is $45K and $100k in personal labor, sweet and blood! I agree I don't think their trying to be rude, I think their just trying to compare to something more tangible, a Corvette maybe?
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07-26-2010, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Lately I've been hit with the "Did James Bond drive this car?" question. Twice in the last few weeks in fact.
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 Oh sure-it's how Bond gets all those hot chicks- They go wild over electrician's tape on lumpy foam!
Pure sex, your car...not like those frumpy Aston DBRs 
Actually-you should tell them BATMAN and THE BOY WONDER drove it!
Aston Martin would implode if you sent them this post...
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07-26-2010, 06:37 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,897
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Chortle as you may, but it's the God's-honest truth.  |
07-26-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Chortle as you may, but it's the God's-honest truth. |
Oh I believe you!-Were you in Anacostia with it when asked? 
-and I'm not chortle-ing, I'm guffawing boisterously. 
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07-26-2010, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Scottsdale,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: Black CSX 4910, Roush 511 8 stack
Posts: 1,205
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A couple of answers to the question of How Much?
1. If you have to ask you cant afford it
2. If I tell you I would have to kill you OR
3. If I told you my wife would kill me!  |
07-26-2010, 09:00 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Scotts Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2108
Posts: 1,882
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Give them the line that you answered an advertisment in the classifieds for an "old roadster" for $1, and when you went to check it out it turned out to be a Cobra that a jilted ex-wife was selling so her ex could take the proceeds from the sale and run off with his secretary.
Tell them that it was recent and in the local paper---if you're convincing enough they'll burn with envy. A Cobra for a Buck! Damn! A missed opportunity!
DD
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07-26-2010, 10:01 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jacksonville,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: VSE alum. frame, FFR carbonfiber body (under construction)
Posts: 293
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How about......
"Tell me how much you make ($) and I'll tell you if you can afford one..."
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07-26-2010, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: auckland nz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB (australia)
Posts: 70
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I just hold out an arm and a leg, they get it.
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07-27-2010, 12:28 PM
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I say "Someone gives you $100,000 cash, on the condition that you can spend it on anything you want, but you HAVE to buy this Cobra. You dont have to spend ALL the money on this Cobra. How much would YOU spend on this Cobra?"
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07-27-2010, 01:15 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CCX-3-3624, 351w, 5-speed
Posts: 344
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I don't think it is a rude question considering there does seem to be a lot of attention on the value of antiques/classic cars nowadays... I think for a non car person it helps to have a price tag to put it in perspective for them. I would never spend the money some people do on things like paintings, a rare stamp, comic book, sports trading card, etc...but a dollar sign does help me to see how rare or important it is to someone else. I love the "I don't know, it's my Mom's" response! I have always planned on saying "It cost more than my house...." The sad part is that it is actually true!!!
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07-27-2010, 01:30 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,588
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azfordman
I don't think it is a rude question considering there does seem to be a lot of attention on the value of antiques/classic cars nowadays...
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It's rude in my estimation. Might as well ask "How much did you make last year?" |
07-27-2010, 01:48 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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I agree with FIA-ERA. I don't think most people are being rude or nosy, they're just trying to create some sort of price reference point to regular performance production cars. There's nothing wrong with giving a range like "$25K to as much as you want to spend."
I just don't think it's that big of a deal. If someone asks me, I give them the SPF website and tell them what a roller costs...no great mystery. Kirkham prices are listed as are others.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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07-27-2010, 02:13 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CCX-3-3624, 351w, 5-speed
Posts: 344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
It's rude in my estimation. Might as well ask "How much did you make last year?"
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I actually do get asked that a lot when people learn I work out of my home selling tropical fish. Not trying to be argumentative with you.....I have just never felt offended..... I always answer, "Just enough to get by...but it's better than having a real job!".
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07-27-2010, 02:26 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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No big deal. Hey we all perceive things differently. I find it rude. It also depends on how they ask it.
I'm just glad I'm not Mr. Ellison and have to answer the same question after pulling into the gas station with his Kirkham.
Doug, you know that the website roller costs may not even be 50% of the final build cost depending on how far your build goes towards originality, how much you spend on your engine or oufitting your (we/the) interior with power windows, power door locks, power steering, A/C, cupholders, dual roll bars, center consoles, stereos, etc. |
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