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I might add that I received my car two years ago this month and I'm just now completing buffing out the paint. I spent the better part of 20 months on body work and painting. Other than only being able to work on it on weekends and when it wasn't too hot or too cold - I'm just really slow - but I am happy with the paint. However - I'm not sure what the paint shops that ERA uses are charging these days - but it's actually a bargain I think. Other than being able to spread that cost out over time, I'm pretty sure I didn't save myself any cost overall.
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When I started looking at which used Cobra I wanted to buy I pretty quickly settled on the SPF because: there were a lot to choose from, ALL of them were "factory" made rollers and I was in a hurry. I resisted the temptation to get the "Perfect Cobra", but it had to be pretty close. The "factory" roller was important because I wanted no part of trying to decide if the builder was good at everything (paint, mechanical, electrical) that I could see and stuff I couldn't see or didn't understand. IMO you have to be VERY good to put together a Cobra kit and it be as good as a SPF for the money. When you get yours home, not likely there will be another Cobra around for 100 miles to get side-by-side and compare point for point and I don't think there are many owners sitting around thinking "Wish I bought a ERA instead of this old SPF" or visa versa. I also decided I did not want a BB. I don't get the nostalga factor for a BB and believe it is mostly about ego. That's ok, we all have egos and where else to display your alter ego than in your Cobra!
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Both are quality cars. There is only a "night and day" difference in aesthetics if you know what to look for..to the average Joe they both look the same.
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When I was researching which Cobra to get I went to many shows and talked to the various owners. I got a lot of really good advice from everyone. I had narrowed my choices down to SPF and ERA as well. 1) I would suggest getting a ride in each one. Usually there will be people local who are more than willing to have another reason to take a ride in their Cobra. 2) If buying a used Cobra make sure to check over each inch. If you can test drive obviously do that. If not at least try to check the clutch action... is it heavy, light, engagement points. 3) Check how you would fit and how your feet would work with the pedals and how you feel in the seat. Both cars will give you a "Cobra" that will make you smile and throw your back against the seat when you push on the go pedal. I would focus on making sure that your driving experience is the best possible. |
This looks to be a very nice ERA on the top of CobraCountry list:
http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4sa...b-1332x713.jpg |
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And it has magnesium wheels. :CRY: |
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Or when someone buys, they might sell those high maintenance things and recoup a little. But then there's that backspacing issue... |
That car, even with 20k miles on it, should put this thread to rest.:cool:
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I'm willing to bet that ERA is SOLD already. I mean, it's WAY too cheap. If it's not sold, then I'm going to empty my piggy bank and low ball it and see what the seller says. :eek: If he or she doesn't kick my arse first, then we're "a dealing." :LOL: |
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That is a very nice car...Even with the FE in it...:rolleyes:
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Jason, you should be excited to see that the seller installed a Lakewood bellhousing. :rolleyes: :p :LOL: That car is $10,000 too cheap. :eek: |
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No worries I'm fine now.....:JEKYLHYDE.. FE's still suck... LOL Rk, You know I hadn’t noticed that. (Typically, when I see a replica Cobra with an FE I don’t give it a second look). And while the builder was clearly not as interested in performance as he was in the historical accuracy of his replica, he should be commended for his selection of a part that actually provides the minimum level of safety. Many people are led astray by shameful and deceptive marketing and advertising “hype” when they make purchases. Blissfully unaware of the danger posed by LESSER bellhousings that lack the SFI required fastener configuration… Thanks for making me aware. Jason |
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