New to the Cobra world? Have you always dreamed of having a Cobra? Read carefully.

[Jim Wintz]

I have been reading this keeping amused, but just thought I would chime in and give my thoughts.

Like we were told when we were kids at Christmas time, sometimes it is funner and more exacting to want for something then when you actually get it. Maybe you were in love with the dream and excitement, but not really the car. Kinda like the difference in love and lust.

I also aree with woodz428 comments, after reviewing several of his previous post, it seems he has investment written all over them, not love and desire, and thats fine as well but call a spade a spade, if it was a bad investment and did not work out, pick up the pieces and move one, don't make it sound like the car and the experience destroyed your childhood dream.

Now for me.

I have to figure out where I stand with all of the different descriptions of car guys, gear heads, Cobra guys / gals, now Im lost. I am building my own Cobra so that makes me a gear head, but it is taking my 7 years, so I guess I am a slow or low gear head. But I did not build the engine or drive train, I bought it, so now I am more like a car guy, but not really because I am not all show and shine, or pretend. I am not doing it for an investment, heck I can't even tell you how much I got in my Cobra. I plan to do some track time in my Cobra, but I also plan to go to some local shows and gatherings, I am all confused, I must be a Cobra Car Guy with a Gear Head??????? Oh well who cares. I bought the car to build because I love it, love the Cobra people and atmosphere and good times when gathered, either in person or over the net.

I have had my share of huge set backs during my build, it slows me down but I keep trucking and work through them because its my dream and I am doing it for me! Man that sounds selfish?

Bottom line you can get a lot of information here on the pros and cons of kits, but no amount of feedback, opinions or comments can tell you if this is really the right care for you. If you are not sure, I suggest you invest some time and go to a local event featuring Cobras, such as the London Cobra Show, see them upclose, in person, talk with the kind folks, and take a few rides while you help out the charities. I would think you would walk away with a real clear understanding of what a Cobra is and you would know if it is really your dream, or if it isn't the car for you. Either way you had a good time.

I only chimed in to add to the amusement of this thread, but did not care for they way this guys experience came across as "a bad idea, and you better think twice before jumping in". Sorry about his luck, I am sure the corvette will be great, my daughter loves them. And oh yeah, sometimes you have to talk to a 3 year old to understand what you already know in your heart but need someone to tell you, and sometimes a 3 year old is just the person for that.

Times up, got to go......