Interested Newbie - Seeking Advice on Ownership

[Agar426]

Alright, so I have now read all of the responses, and many good points! I don't think I would have a problem with the lack of features. While I have modern vehicles, my primary daily driver is a Jeep. If I were to get into a Cobra, I most certainly would NOT be using it as a daily driver, but....I would like it to be reliable enough and solid enough from a build quality standpoint that I could drive it every day without fear of it degrading faster than any other car. I don't need it to be the fastest car on the road, so I would definitely keep it strong, but reasonable, which is why I mentioned the 427 Windsor. I like the idea that the extra cubes would give it a very strong feel throughout the gears without having to work too hard. I am definitely interested in the S/C look, so that means side pipes. I absolutely prefer side pipes on a Cobra, but what about the exhaust sound? Will I have to wear ear plugs on a long trip so my ears don't ring? Or, what about the steering? Are there power steering options? What about wipers, heater, defroster? WHile I am fine with a simple car with little to no thrills, there's no doubt these features would improve the driving experience. And then there's the driving itself....I am about 5'11" and about 185 lbs, so I'm hoping I would fit ok. I realize they are short and light....so yes, I am very curious about how they drive and handle. I would absolutely be willing to take a driving course, if for any other reason, to learn how to keep it safely between the lines. I don't plan on racing one, but if I would like to know where my own as well as the car's boundaries are, so a course would help there as well

So many questions, and so much more research to do. I am nowhere near close to buying one time wise. But, I want to continue my research now to help me make a decision. I guess I want to make sure the "having is not so great as the wanting."

Anyhow, I'm really appreciative of all of the great responses! I