First post on the CC forum!! Now talk me into buying a cobra!!

Backdraft73 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 06:33 AM

Well put Rick and thank you for your insite.

lamaluv · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 11:19 AM

Rick has it spot on. Take a driving school, preferably with your Cobra. Learn how dangerous these cars can be and how to handle them. My wife refers to my car as "the red headed mistress". Luckily she must enjoy threesomes as she does like sharing the fun with the Cobra.

Dick

patrickt · #3 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 11:27 AM

I don't think Backdraft73 really wants a Cobra. <honestly> It's like a lot of things in life; when you're sure, you're sure. When he comes knocking at our door, asking if the Cobra is right, we are morally obligated to turn him away. More than once, in fact. Eventually though, maybe, if he doesn't give up, and continues to knock at the door, we will let him in and talk with him about the Cobra experience. Maybe even put him on the path to obtaining a Cobra of his own. But until then, he is better off knocking at other doors as we will continue to tell him that the Cobra is not the right car for him. And by doing this, we are doing everyone a favor.

Backdraft73 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Best post yet, Thanks

henrik · #5 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I don't think Backdraft73 really wants a Cobra. <honestly> It's like a lot of things in life; when you're sure, you're sure. When he comes knocking at our door, asking if the Cobra is right, we are morally obligated to turn him away. More than once, in fact. Eventually though, maybe, if he doesn't give up, and continues to knock at the door, we will let him in and talk with him about the Cobra experience. Maybe even put him on the path to obtaining a Cobra of his own. But until then, he is better off knocking at other doors as we will continue to tell him that the Cobra is not the right car for him. And by doing this, we are doing everyone a favor.

Spot on !!!

I got a vette when I was 24 - but the raw cobra was what I really was after - for me a cobra is 100% toy, and as so often mentioned before - if you can't buy it cash - don't buy it.

I have "wasted" more than 1000 hours reading about the cobra - and wrote down my wish (build) list 50 times before I felt 100% sure that the cobra was the right thing for me... Don't rush into a cobra - you will sell it after less than a year

SP01715 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 03:36 PM

Not rushing the decision is good advice. I always wanted a "Cobra", and once I figured out I really wanted to buy one I spent about 4 years looking at options. It came down to an SPF or SA built CSX. I thought alot about what I wanted out of the car, and how I wanted it set-up, and the SPF was the best choice for me.

I have had the car going on 5 years now, and I don't regret the purchase at all. This is the only "toy" I have owned that never gets old. Take your time, do your homework and look at different brands. If you rush into it and just buy the first car you look at you might regret it. Different people want different things from these cars. Find out what car is best for you.

You might find out that a Vette is the best choice.

TimG427 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 03:52 PM

From the discussion, it sounds as if you’re looking at a newer Corvette or a Cobra. They are two different animals and should satisfy different needs.
Do you have a spouse that will be traveling with you? I have a number of older Corvettes and one Cobra. The Cobra is absolutely amazing to look at and drive, it makes my 427 Corvette seem civil in comparison (and it’s a handful of a Corvette). The Cobra is just a beast to be pulled out and run up and down the highway with a smile on your face.
I’d certainly go with a Cobra over a newer Corvette if it were my choice, the primitive cars are a blast and a change from my everyday driver car that gets hundreds of miles per week. Choose wisely, though. There are lots of good used Cobras for sale.