Why??

[Large Arbor]

Since I am a newby, I will share my thoughts. I bought my Cobra last November, ERA 714. Yes, I have had some issues, wrong starter, leaky stub axle, but that has been about it. I have put on about 2,000 miles and it has been a blast. I have no heater and am 6'2" and the car is not uncomfortable and I could stay in it for hours. It is well equipped with an aluminum 427 FE pushed out to 468 CID and is over 500 on HP and torque. Cobras are not for everyone. I however wanted one since I was 18 and finally got in a position to buy one. After a year of usage, I would not trade it. The only PITA has been the close quarters when working on one. That issue tends to follow small sports cars. You get used to it though and learn patience. I treat it with respect as I am still learning how to drive it. It leaves a smell of gas in the garage when its shut down and idles a little high. However, I like the smells sounds and fun it creates.

I too cannot understand why some hang around this site with the antagonism to the word replica. Since many of these replicas are built better than originals, and the originals are beyond most folks price range, my Cobra is about the closest I will ever get to the real thing, and for me, although it does not have a CSX stamp, its everything I expected from one.

Phil