Newbie looking for advice

[Cobalt289]

Hi Deeker76 - Like you, I had wanted a Cobra since I was a kid and my first car was an anemic Triumph Spitfire. And while I can do some basic car stuff, I'm not a mechanic or an automotive wizard like some of the guys on here with their built-from-scratch threads (wow!), so I wanted a very solid, reliable car that was well put together. A cruiser more than a racer, something with a small block that would start every time I turned the key and wouldn't need lots of tuning or exotic maintenance. I looked at a ton of cars online, read these forums and others, and ended up test driving a few different cars, including a couple of Superformance vehicles and the ERA 289 that I ended up buying. The biggest thing for me after driving the ERA and comparing it with the others was being able to speak directly with the man who built my car, as well as having a conversation with the folks at ERA about it, too. They told me about the options ordered with the car, what it would sell for today as a kit, and some other details that really put my mind at ease. So I took the plunge, and having the car has been great. I love to drive it, and also to just admire it in the garage. No buyer's remorse here! So take your time, because there are lots and lots of cars out there. It's a very expensive toy, so make sure you get the right car for you.