New Cobra buyer - Questions - Driving Them...

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Adam, here's another tip. On the street, if your car has an honest 400 horsepower, it's the same as if it had 600. Of course, the race track is another story.

Yup, 100% agreed! Most folks feel anything over 400 is hard to use on the street. My new GT350 is 526 and weighs 3,800lbs, with serious rubber, traction controls, etc, and I feel I can't come anywhere close to using it all to a point where it's frustrating to drive. But yes, on the track that car COMES ALIVE in a big way!

Originally Posted by riggsjr

12 years is a long time for a car to sit.....

Agreed. And they want top dollar. I'll pass on that one.

[FredG]

After re-reading the thread I want chime in with. The original SPF car discussed I wouldn't even consider. Budget engine, sitting too long and over priced by a lot. The only FF's I would own would be one I built myself or one that was built by someone I was completely familiar with by reputation and verified they actually constructed the car. That leaves you with the rest. Disregard the Kirkhams...rich persons toy. Make a the best deal you can for the remaining options. Everyone thinks their car is worth more than it really is and they find that out when they try to sell it. Cobra Country consistently represents the best market values. Vanguard Motors will show you some nice overpriced cars. There are some great values out there.

Fred