Interested Newbie - Seeking Advice on Ownership

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Agar426

Assuming I buy new (although I will also look into buying used...something I wouldn't have thought to do previously), I am definitely interested in a roller or turnkey.

As uncertain as you are I would NEVER advise you to dive into a "kit". It doesn't sound like your passion is building. It will take a LONG TIME and most people get frustrated with the amount of work before it is ever finished and they lay for years and finally get sold, unfinished.

I would also recommend you purchase a used, fully "sorted out" car as your first car. If you buy a roller and install a power train you'll still have issues, and depending on how far away you are from the final assembly point, it can be frustrating as well. I know people who had cars built that had them "down" 1/3 of the time for the first two years.

Then once you are certain that you will stay married to the Cobra, you can go build one (if that is what you want) or upgrade to a car built the way you want (roller + power train).

It sounds like you are patient so watch www.cobracountry.com and the ads here and a "starter" cobra will come your way.

Good luck!