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10-03-2012, 06:55 AM
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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: 22,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Wulf
I was looking for some kind of guidance to avoid a big mistake ,because I'm looking to buy my first one and obviously don't know much.I do know I've wanted one all my life.At 59 years old I'm finally doing it.
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Marc, a lot of guys have gone through what you're going through. With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass. For others, they will buy one and, within a year or so, will realize it was not what they thought it would be. If you were paying me a ridiculously large fee to give you the best possible advice I could, I would tell you to target the spring of 2013 for getting your Cobra and, between then and now, start reading every thread on this site, starting with the oldest. You can "speed read" some of the highly technical, or goof-ball, threads. Then, make contact with your local Cobra club and meet some of the guys. Odds are, your desire for a Cobra will pass before next spring, and if it doesn't, you will, by that time, know what it is that you want. Seriously, this is the best advice money can buy.  |
10-03-2012, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by patrickt
With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass.
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This is known as the "Just get a new Vette, you'll know you get one anyway" clause.
Before you can get to "best replica", one must really specify their budget. |
10-03-2012, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
Posts: 2,520
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1. Kirkham
2. Kirkham
3. Kirkham
4. Kirkham
5. Kirkham
In that order......
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10-04-2012, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mineapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, 395 Stroker
Posts: 90
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Marc, a lot of guys have gone through what you're going through. With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass. For others, they will buy one and, within a year or so, will realize it was not what they thought it would be. If you were paying me a ridiculously large fee to give you the best possible advice I could, I would tell you to target the spring of 2013 for getting your Cobra and, between then and now, start reading every thread on this site, starting with the oldest. You can "speed read" some of the highly technical, or goof-ball, threads. Then, make contact with your local Cobra club and meet some of the guys. Odds are, your desire for a Cobra will pass before next spring, and if it doesn't, you will, by that time, know what it is that you want. Seriously, this is the best advice money can buy. |
Wow, dare I say I like this advice? It is almost exactly what I did, although I needed about 2 years of research and thought to finally pull the trigger on a new SPF. No, I am not saying it is the best replica out there, but it is exactly what I wanted. After having the car for more than a year, it remains the highlight of any day that allows me to spend some time behind the wheel.
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10-04-2012, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Originally Posted by chucks1
Wow, dare I say I like this advice? It is almost exactly what I did, although I needed about 2 years of research and thought to finally pull the trigger on a new SPF. No, I am not saying it is the best replica out there, but it is exactly what I wanted. After having the car for more than a year, it remains the highlight of any day that allows me to spend some time behind the wheel.
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I'd argue you're totally wrong! 
If its exactly what you wanted, then SPF IS the best replica out there for you, and likewise for many others!
An SPF is a good choice. Glad 2-years on she still make you smile.
When I open the garage door my chariot still gives me a warm and fuzzy |
10-05-2012, 07:01 AM
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That's exactly the place I want to be.For the record I'm acting on all the advice all you people have given me,so it has not been a waste of time.And Chas I tried to send you a message regarding that.
Thank you all again,
Marc
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10-05-2012, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Wulf
And Chas I tried to send you a message regarding that.
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Marc, we can only hope that his nurse will read it to him before the meds take their effect....  |
10-05-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mineapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, 395 Stroker
Posts: 90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
I'd argue you're totally wrong!
If its exactly what you wanted, then SPF IS the best replica out there for you, and likewise for many others!
An SPF is a good choice. Glad 2-years on she still make you smile.
When I open the garage door my chariot still gives me a warm and fuzzy |
You sir, are a genius. I stand corrected. |
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