| buddyg |
02-16-2014 01:02 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
(Post 1285815)
I agree with the "bang for the buck" you get with the Cobra on many levels. Just polish yours up and take it to a nice hotel like the W or the Ritz Carlton and see where the valet has you park it. Right in front with the Aston and Bentley, the Rolls, the Lambo and the Ferrari (maybe a nice Porsche). Then watch the gawkers walk past all those other cars to get a look at the Cobra.;)
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Exactly! |
| Silversmith |
02-16-2014 01:45 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by AL427SBF
(Post 1285818)
Thanks for making my point, even if you try something different as described above, your wine choices are from the same winery. You really DO need to get out more lol.
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AHH!! Selective editing ( didn't read the Been there, done that) part in an attempt to make a point! I'll bet your a Tea Party Big Wig political editor in real life. All is right with the world! :D Great thread to show one's true passion! ;) All the Best M8's keep it up. :LOL:
PS: whats wrong with Ripple?? hehe |
| AL427SBF |
02-16-2014 03:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silversmith
(Post 1285834)
AHH!! Selective editing (didn't read the Been there, done that) part in an attempt to make a point! I'll bet your a Tea Party Big Wig political editor in real life. All is right with the world! :D Great thread to show one's true passion! ;) All the Best M8's keep it up. :LOL:
PS: whats wrong with Ripple?? hehe
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clueless is as clueless does, carry on 1 trick pony :D |
| CHANMADD |
02-16-2014 08:38 PM |
I like driving Porsches too.............Have you looked up about the class action suit about the engines.....?
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| RodKnock |
02-16-2014 08:56 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by CHANMADD
(Post 1285885)
I like driving Porsches too.............Have you looked up about the class action suit about the engines.....?
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1999-2008 Porsche's -IMS Bearing failures. |
| CHANMADD |
02-17-2014 12:39 AM |
The IMS, cheapy seal design, the cracking sleeves, .....the ****ty design of the rods, .....a cracked mating surface as opposed to a machined , to save a few dollars on a 100 grand car....??
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| BAsque1 |
02-18-2014 11:32 AM |
My thoughts exactly
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| RodKnock |
02-18-2014 12:37 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by CHANMADD
(Post 1285903)
The IMS, cheapy seal design, the cracking sleeves, .....the ****ty design of the rods, .....a cracked mating surface as opposed to a machined , to save a few dollars on a 100 grand car....??
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Virtually every model 911 has had one thing or another potentially go wrong. Yet, they're very popular and the air-cooled models (thru 1998) are nearly all appreciating. :) |
| buddyg |
02-18-2014 02:31 PM |
Should have kept my 993 turbo it's worth way more than my 996 turbo.
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| Large Arbor |
02-18-2014 07:19 PM |
I saw a CSX car at a dealership for a show in the ealry 1980's and thought the Cobra was the most aggressive looking vehicle along with the stance and lines was just the only one I ever wanted. Finally came to a point in life where I could afford one and so I bought it.
Lifelong dream come true. This summer will be the first summer with it. I cannot wait.
Large Arbor
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| buddyg |
02-18-2014 08:06 PM |
Hear, hear!
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| Snake2998 |
02-19-2014 03:35 AM |
Seeing that my Cobra cost me less than $4000 when I built it 20 odd years back I don't think that there is anything that can beat it for the same price.
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| buddyg |
02-19-2014 04:58 AM |
Pics?
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| CHANMADD |
02-19-2014 09:56 AM |
Unfortunately in the height of the depression a lot of dollar chasers sold a lot of beautiful aircooled carsvto European buyers.........I had a slight bout of depression every time I saw one leave........
But back to the Cobra ........25 years with my car and I still get an adrenalin rush every time I get into it......
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1286158)
Virtually every model 911 has had one thing or another potentially go wrong. Yet, they're very popular and the air-cooled models (thru 1998) are nearly all appreciating. :)
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Appears the past difficulties have not had a negative impact on Porsche sales:
" Atlanta-based Porsche Cars North America Inc. – the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche vehicles - has set an all-time U.S. sales record with 42,323 cars sold in 2013 – up 21 percent over 2012.
The company says the previous record year for Porsche in the U.S. was 2012, when 35,043 cars were sold. In December 2013, Porsche dealers sold 3,246 cars, an increase of 10 percent over December 2012."
Porsche reports record sales for 2013 - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Bearing Failure:
IMS Failures Explained
Porsche IMS Bearing Failure Explained - YouTube |
| Rizzo |
02-22-2014 07:08 AM |
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...ps199b54d6.jpg
This is what i just bought to put beside my Cobra. It should keep up. Ive had 3 Vipers now but I,ll probably sell the Viper before the Cobra. The Viper is about as close as you can get in a modern car to the Cobra. I had a 911 and sold it last fall. It did nothing for me. Just wasnt my thing.
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...pse844bca2.jpg
This is my fun toy. Goes like crazy up to about 100 mph. After that its just not that fun. Lol. The wind and noise is deafening. Ear plugs are a must for any type of highway cruise but damn its a fun car.
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| buddyg |
02-22-2014 07:33 AM |
Congrats 2 awesome rides!
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| Varmit |
02-22-2014 08:09 AM |
Love my 07 Z06, it is a beast and a great car to drive.
The Cobra on the other hand is a whole different ball game. It is driving on a different, and a wonderful experience.
To sum it all up: The Vette gets em wet, but the Fangs make em bang!!!! :3DSMILE:
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| mdross1 |
02-25-2014 05:24 AM |
We have owned a lot of beautiful muscle cars over the years, just sold one of our favorites 69 SS Chevelle 454 4 speed. We have owned several Vettes big and small block powered. This Cobra though has them all beat besides it's incredible looks,handling,power and sound I built this car it has everything I have ever dreamed of in a pure muscle car.
So very thankful for kit cars.
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| buddyg |
02-25-2014 09:15 AM |
True, true. Without a replica I would never own one. It has been many years since I had a Cobra so I can't wait until Spring!!!
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