Any Advice ??

[redmt]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Redmt,

Realistically, what is your time frame to buy a Cobra? You've received some very thoughtful responses. You've focused it down to a Hurricane (excellent car), but you haven't driven or compared anything yet.

We've seen some of the most researched Cobra searches in history on CC that haven't ended well or have resulted in a purchase then a quick sale (hence maybe the somewhat frank theme of some of the responses to your questions).

Realistically? Hmm, great question. I probably have the same old story a lot of guys have. I have a couple things hanging $$wise and am waiting for one of them to drop. I've been wanting to build a Cobra as long as I can remember. Purchase is tomorrow or 6 months from now, it depends on finances.

I have done some comparison shopping and gone to see a few and have been warned away from others. I know what I DON"T want and that would be something that vaguely resembles a Cobra or one from a company in turmoil or one that almost requires you to be "one of the family" (group hug comes to mind).

Honestly, I would never ask someone to drive their car. I wouldn't do it any more than I would allow another stranger to drive mine.
I don't really need another ride in one to see how well the owner can hot rod it or see if he can try to scare me. As I told the last guy , "It's your car and I don't figure you want to die either, so go for it!"

I would like the chance to crawl around on one a bit and see what makes it tick and how it's put together. I would love to see a factory built Hurricane to see how the guys who designed it built it. I'm still open to other brands but so far I haven't heard a single negative about the Hurricane like I've heard obout the other brands I've seen.