New Cobra Question

madmaxx · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 01:04 PM

Both are good choices. The old adage you get what you pay for is somewhat true. BDR just had a price increase and so did SPF, recessions do not hit the rich I guess (LOL). You pay more for a SPF but you sell for more also. If you go new on a SPF go with Dynamic in Ohio (Shane Miller) he always has the best prices and PE has done more installs than any other installer. I witnessed price differences of 8K between dealers for the identicle SPF. If you go BDR I would speak with Cashburn at Vintage. BDR prices have been exponential in the past couple years, I remember you could get a new BDR with Ford Racing 351 for $37,500 all day long, now it is closer to $47K and you get a 4 month wait. Rest assured the wait really suks bad with whatever model you choose!!!

In summary if you have the extra $5-7K go with SPF, licensed by Carol Shelby on original wheelbase with rock solid construction. If not BDR is the best buy buck for buck. Engine selection = resale quickness, I would go with either a KC or Roush. If at all possible stretch for the 427, the market is getting saturated and when you sell a 427 will go the quickest.

mpanten · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 01:59 PM

[ Engine selection = resale quickness, I would go with either a KC or Roush. If at all possible stretch for the 427, the market is getting saturated and when you sell a 427 will go the quickest.[/quote]

I agree, even if it is a 427 SB. The magic number seems to be 500 hp when you go to sell it. I know you think you may never sell it but I purchased mine from someone who said that very same thing on this board. Kieth Craft and Roush both make very good motors. I have a Kieth Craft and am very happy with it, they are a little less expensive and you get a little more HP from a Kieth Craft but I would not hesitate to by a Rousch, they are very nice motors and I think they bring a better name recognition if you go to sell it.

Bartruff1 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by madmaxx

Both are good choices. The old adage you get what you pay for is somewhat true. BDR just had a price increase and so did SPF, recessions do not hit the rich I guess (LOL). You pay more for a SPF but you sell for more also. If you go new on a SPF go with Dynamic in Ohio (Shane Miller) he always has the best prices and PE has done more installs than any other installer. I witnessed price differences of 8K between dealers for the identicle SPF. If you go BDR I would speak with Cashburn at Vintage. BDR prices have been exponential in the past couple years, I remember you could get a new BDR with Ford Racing 351 for $37,500 all day long, now it is closer to $47K and you get a 4 month wait. Rest assured the wait really suks bad with whatever model you choose!!!

In summary if you have the extra $5-7K go with SPF, licensed by Carol Shelby on original wheelbase with rock solid construction. If not BDR is the best buy buck for buck. Engine selection = resale quickness, I would go with either a KC or Roush. If at all possible stretch for the 427, the market is getting saturated and when you sell a 427 will go the quickest.

I got mine from Shane, he had the best price and knows the product ...

Jim Holden · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 03:58 PM

Besides the difference in the lenght of the wheel base between the Superformance (and most other replicas including ERA) and BD, there are also differences in the profile and "look" of the car. (See: Compare car profiles) While that might not be important to you, you should be aware of it.

Jim

wannabecobra · #5 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:30 PM

All good stuff to consider. Thanks guys. I'm still somewhere between between build it like I want it for $55K, and buy a used one and make a few compromises for about $10-12K less. I would like to think I would never sell it, but reality dictates that it could be sold in 10 years to help subsidize a child's college education. Any comments from the Texas guys would be welcome as well.

Slick61 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabecobra

All good stuff to consider. Thanks guys. I'm still somewhere between between build it like I want it for $55K, and buy a used one and make a few compromises for about $10-12K less. I would like to think I would never sell it, but reality dictates that it could be sold in 10 years to help subsidize a child's college education. Any comments from the Texas guys would be welcome as well.

... all the more reason to buy used. Once you've lived with one for a while, you'll start re-thinking your original decisions & choices... & wishing you'd done a lot of things differently. A ride in one (or even a short test drive) is not sufficient to sort out an entire car the way you'd like it.

Get a "starter Cobra" that hits most of your current wish list. Then, if you're unhappy later on, sell it & build one exactly the way you'd like it.

Also, the point is well-made about the "look" of the various replicas & kits. Some are more obvious than others. When you get a bunch of Cobras together, the differences become MUCH more apparent. I didn't really notice the 2 inch stretch of the Backdraft, but I really notice the 4 inch stretch of the Lonestar. You'll start noticing how the fenders are rolled, the rake of the windshield, the rollbar thickness & size... yada yada yada. Lots of little things you'll start picking up.

Cammer · #7 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 07:33 AM

Wannabecobra,

Since you live in Texas............you need to plan on making a trip to Austin during the weekend of the 28th, 29th & 30th of March for our annual Spring Meet.

You will be able to see - talk with - ride with - as many different manufacturers of Cobras as you like.

After that you should be able to make an informed/educated decision about what you want to buy!!!

Look forward to seeing you............you shouldn't miss it!

Dee Walters/Cammer