Used Superformance or New Backdraft from Vintage

[buddyg]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

I am simply suggesting to the original poster, Ace, to start at the best of the fakes. He will enjoy the whole cobra experience more (driving, ownership pride, car show respect, etc.)

My SPF gives me all those things for less money and THAT helps me enjoy the whole Cobra experience more!

I have the money to buy a Kirkham or CSX and I just don't see the reason to spend more.

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

I am simply suggesting to the original poster, Ace, to start at the best of the fakes. He will enjoy the whole cobra experience more (driving, ownership pride, car show respect, etc.)

Why don't you post the year, make and model of you Cobra and all its specs since you are so good at giving advice to others.

Also a few pics of your car would be nice too.

Kevin.....

[madmaxx]

I am starting to get old and wise. After listing my 20 plus problems I realized if you don't have something it can never cause you a problem, a disappointment or enjoyment. Should I have been a poet? I still cannot find a replacement for a bottle of Jim Beam, my iPod with 1800 songs and a lawn chair to sit and get plowed in. Maybe I try cannibus.........

[Bartruff1]

What nonsense.... I can buy what I want and I always want value even in the purchase of a toy. Others may have a different set of values and different equation and come to a different conclusion and that is why Baskin's and Robbins has 31 flavors.

I find it annoying when someone confuses their opinion with a fact and assumes that they are speaking for everyone.

[AL427SBF]

By the way Ace, if it were me a new BDR built to your specs.
You get the latest in refinements and the company's reputation and options speak for themselves.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

By the way Ace, if it were me a new BDR built to your specs.
You get the latest in refinements and the company's reputation and options speak for themselves.

Thanks for the advice. I'm checking out the SPF again tomorrow and I hope to make it out to Dallas next weekend to see a BDR from Vintage that was produced in 2013 with a coyote setup. This will hopefully really help me establish the following
*Permitting weather I will have gotten to ride in both a coyote car and a car with a 427.....hopefully puts me in a position to make a decision on the powertrain
*Overlooking the BDR from Vintage will eliminate or confirm all this information about the paint, the fit, the finish, and just overall how comfortable I am with what I see
*DRUMROLLL....do I want a 10 year old SPF with 10K miles or a brand new BDR.
*Either way I don't think I really can go to bad off track. Assuming the SPF is in the shape I keep thinking its in I would think it would be something that I could sell in a year or so for the same price assuming I find myself wanting a BDR or different powertrain. Going the BDR route I start off with brand new components with good support and would "theoretically" be slightly ahead of the price increase that may or may not get transferred into the market. Worst case scenario with the BDR you end up losing a few bucks selling it to either get another BDR with another power plant or thinking you made a mistake and look at getting into a SPF
*I think the drivetrain is going to pay a big role. My testosterone and inner gearhead says get the traditional gas guzzling, cammed out SBF or BBF that makes a bunch of noise and makes babies cry....my rational side says get a turnkey coyote. Boils down to a personal decision every man has to make

[genolan]

I would take the new BDR over a 10 year old 10kmiles SPF. Better yet I would look for a relatively new BDR and Spend 40-45k.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by genolan

I would take the new BDR over a 10 year old 10kmiles SPF. Better yet I would look for a relatively new BDR and Spend 40-45k.

I've had my eye out on ebay and cobracounty but not many options. Seems like they are all the wrong color or have the wrong drivetrain. If I had more experience and thought I could find the right BDR for $45 that would be worth waiting on because I am in no hurry at all and I always welcome the thought of saving money. I'm looking for one of the silver family cars with either black stripe, no stripe or silver silver stripes. I guess I should keep in mind this is driving season so maybe there aren't as many up for sale or may there are I don't really know how the cobra market moves

[madmaxx]

My advice to the OP is to get a1996 $900 Kawasaki ZXI 1100 two stroke jet ski for the following reasons:
1) you wont care about scratches
2) you wont care about new scratches
3) it didnt cost anything so no expectations
4) it goes 62 mph on a 600lb machine, zero to 30 in 1.8 seconds
5) Outside of hitting a bridge or submerged object little risk to injury
6) the two stroke pisses off all the environmentalist with a passion
7) you can get 9 cans of beer in the front with ice
8) parts are a dime a dozen and for the most part free
9) accleration is soooooooooooooooo fun and there is no risk to your health.

Do not buy a new one which is representative of a couch and weighs 900lbs, if you want that buy a boat. In all honesty I have had more fun on my jet ski than the Cobra, but you need to be in good shape to fully enjoy it.

[Ace23]

Haha oh lord. I have ridden a few jet skis growing up and man after about 10 minutes that was about as boring as it gets for me. I think If I was getting back into those types of toys it would have to be another Hayabusa with a turbo.

Originally Posted by madmaxx

My advice to the OP is to get a1996 $900 Kawasaki ZXI 1100 two stroke jet ski for the following reasons:
1) you wont care about scratches
2) you wont care about new scratches
3) it didnt cost anything so no expectations
4) it goes 62 mph on a 600lb machine, zero to 30 in 1.8 seconds
5) Outside of hitting a bridge or submerged object little risk to injury
6) the two stroke pisses off all the environmentalist with a passion
7) you can get 9 cans of beer in the front with ice
8) parts are a dime a dozen and for the most part free
9) accleration is soooooooooooooooo fun and there is no risk to your health.

Do not buy a new one which is representative of a couch and weighs 900lbs, if you want that buy a boat. In all honesty I have had more fun on my jet ski than the Cobra, but you need to be in good shape to fully enjoy it.

[NewYorkGuy]

Right on, Ace, best of luck & price on either decision. And since my advice is so well received by the forum crowd, have CASH in hand if u go the used direction. COLD CASH. It is a buyers market.

best,
nyg

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Right on, Ace, best of luck & price on either decision. And since my advice is so well received by the forum crowd, have CASH in hand if u go the used direction. COLD CASH. It is a buyers market.

best,
nyg

Well, your advice just moved up a notch on the "dumb scale" now that madmaxx floated the idea of purchasing a jet ski.

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Well, your advice just moved up a notch on the "dumb scale" now that madmaxx floated the idea of purchasing a jet ski.

Sir, u dont know when to stop typing. Being older & wiser dont mean u should be an asshle every day.

You wanna keep Cobras alive for another 60 more years? Not with your type of attitude it wont. Give it a rest, sir.

Again, i wish the original poster, ACE, the best on his new toy and many years of fun, safe driving. Hopefully he will pass on the cobra love to the next generation.

PM if u want the 'last word.' Let's return back to the tread. thk u.

best,
nyg

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Sir, u dont know when to stop typing. Being older & wiser dont mean u should be an asshle every day.

You wanna keep Cobras alive for another 60 more years? Not with your type of attitude it wont. Give it a rest, sir.

Again, i wish the original poster, ACE, the best on his new toy and many years of fun, safe driving. Hopefully he will pass on the cobra love to the next generation.

PM if u want the 'last word.' Let's return back to the tread. thk u.

best,
nyg

Did you see the LOL ? I'm sorry that you don't "get" my sense of humor. Did you see the youtube videos that I embedded?

As for being called a derogatory word/name, that doesn't bother me one bit. I'll wear it. I'm a "no excuse" person. But it does explain to me after your 10 (or whatever) posts here on CC the person you really are inside. I'm not the person who advised Ace (and nearly every other owner) that he (or she) isn't a "Cobra guy" because they didn't purchase a $100,000-$200,000 Kirkham or Shelby.

Yes, now back to the thread.

[mnm99]

I was in the same boat. I almost pulled the trigger on the BDR. I was looking at around 50K with all the basics. Resale would go down as soon as I left the shop. I just picked up my Superformance, it was under 50K and has MANY extras. Supercharged, Softtop, cab cover, ceramic coated pipes, 2 sets of tires. Billboard are on it now and love them. and the list goes on......The only thing I'm fixing is the speedo. If you look around they are there...Best part is I have it for this summer

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by mnm99

I was in the same boat. I almost pulled the trigger on the BDR. I was looking at around 50K with all the basics. Resale would go down as soon as I left the shop. I just picked up my Superformance, it was under 50K and has MANY extras. Supercharged, Softtop, cab cover, ceramic coated pipes, 2 sets of tires. Billboard are on it now and love them. and the list goes on......The only thing I'm fixing is the speedo. If you look around they are there...Best part is I have it for this summer

Wow I haven't seen just a whole lot of SPF for under 50K. Most of the guys in around here seemed to have paid under 50K used but that was in the last 1-5 years. What kind of new BDR were you getting for 50K.....was it going to have a 302 in it or something?

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Sir, u dont know when to stop typing. Being older & wiser dont mean u should be an asshle every day.

You wanna keep Cobras alive for another 60 more years? Not with your type of attitude it wont. Give it a rest, sir.

Again, i wish the original poster, ACE, the best on his new toy and many years of fun, safe driving. Hopefully he will pass on the cobra love to the next generation.

PM if u want the 'last word.' Let's return back to the tread. thk u.

best,
nyg

We are all still waiting for you to post the Year, Make and Model of your Cobra along with its specs.

We would also like pics of your car. We know it must be amazing due to the advice you spew out......

Kevin.....

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by Grey 65

We are all still waiting for you to post the Year, Make and Model of your Cobra along with its specs.

We would also like pics of your car. We know it must be amazing due to the advice you spew out......

Kevin.....

My Cobra is named Becky and she is amazing. Best of the fakes. She is pure virgin. Zero miles but plenty of daily smiles.

make: matchbox, USA
model: Shelby Cobra, blue with white stripes
Specs: I think it has a Chevy LS1 engine

best,
nyg

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Sir, u dont know when to stop typing. Being older & wiser dont mean u should be an ...

I'm always shocked when RodKnock does what he does. Sometimes he seems so sharp, and then other times.... Oh well, what do I know.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I'm always shocked when RodKnock does what he does. Sometimes he seems so sharp, and then other times.... Oh well, what do I know.

Actually being called "older" hurts.

I think I'm pretty spry for my advanced age.