Dollar for dollar nothing can compete with a Cobra

[buddyg]

Originally Posted by Bernica

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.

Exactly!

[Silversmith]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

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.

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! Great thread to show one's true passion! All the Best M8's keep it up.

PS: whats wrong with Ripple?? hehe

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Silversmith

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! Great thread to show one's true passion! All the Best M8's keep it up.

PS: whats wrong with Ripple?? hehe

clueless is as clueless does, carry on 1 trick pony

[CHANMADD]

I like driving Porsches too.............Have you looked up about the class action suit about the engines.....?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CHANMADD

I like driving Porsches too.............Have you looked up about the class action suit about the engines.....?

1999-2008 Porsche's -IMS Bearing failures.

[CHANMADD]

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....??

[BAsque1]

My thoughts exactly

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CHANMADD

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....??

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]

Should have kept my 993 turbo it's worth way more than my 996 turbo.

[Large Arbor]

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

[buddyg]

Hear, hear!

[Snake2998]

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.

[buddyg]

Pics?

[CHANMADD]

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......

[Don]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

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.

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]

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.



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.

[buddyg]

Congrats 2 awesome rides!

[Varmit]

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!!!!

[mdross1]

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.

[buddyg]

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!!!