New Cobra owner ...First Impressions !!

olddog · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 04:12 PM

My View:

People who ask questions about my car are just car guys and gals, like myself.

They are interested, and have no intention of being rude or obnoxious.

They are truly oblivious to how their questions may be taken.

To be happy, sad, or angry is my choice. It is not what others do that matters, it is how I react to it that matters the most.

I have yet to run into a jerk, when I do, I will simply walk away or ignor them.

To the is it real question: I simply say I'm not a millionare.

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by olddog

I have yet to run into a jerk, when I do, I will simply walk away or ignor them.

I agree with OldDog; I've run in to more jerks on this forum than I've ever met on the road or at car shows.

Silverback51 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree with OldDog; I've run in to more jerks on this forum than I've ever met on the road or at car shows.

Thank you.

madmaxx · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 05:26 PM

I am not a jerk, I am an ahole!!!!!!. If it was not built in the 1960's it is not an original Cobra. My SPF has Carol Shelby name on the vin plate, we all know what that is worth. It is the car that makes the car, not when it was built. Even POS Kirkham with their dull finish, they . maybe great cars but they are not originals. By the way I am saving diligently since I would do just about anything but kill to own a Kirkham and if AAPL keeps going up it will be sooner than later. Accept my apology to whomever I upset, the silver with black stripes is gorgeous.

Great day in Houston today. Two robbers shot by their associated victims one being a 72 year old man being car jacked by a 16 year old. The other idiot was robbing a off duty or retired cops apartment and met his fate. Friendly fire does happen a husband accidentally shot his wife comming out of the bathroom the other night. I love this city.

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree with OldDog; I've run in to more jerks on this forum than I've ever met on the road or at car shows.

Got the Bug · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree with OldDog; I've run in to more jerks on this forum than I've ever met on the road or at car shows.

But.....CC is like a magnet, you keep coming back for more and more and more.

Face it, you need a 12 step Club Cobra program.

If each thread had a quote, this would be definitely be it (by madmaxx):

"I am not a jerk, I am an ahole!!!!!!"

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Got the Bug

But.....CC is like a magnet...

More like quicksand... the more you struggle, the farther you are pulled down.

Power Surge · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 09:02 PM

I park my car and walk away. Or at least, stand a car over like I don't own it. It doesn't matter what you answer the questions with, there are always going to be people who think they know more about your car or Cobras in general than you.

HI Cobra · #8 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 09:48 PM

I am used to the questions - no bodder me. "Is it real?" I usually just say
if it was it wouldn't be here - since the few real deals are about $1 mil each,
then you wouldn't drive it. Then I just say mine is a replica - the look of the
old but with modern technology a bit more reliable and a lot more fun
because the insurance is way cheaper than an original's would cost. That
they have no problem understanding. It is all about the fun of meeting people
with one of these cars. Amazing how many out there who had a uncle, friend,
whatever who owned a real one - if all were true there must have been a
million made.

Bobcat · #9 (**permalink**) 07-24-2009, 07:19 AM

Madmaxx .... just sent you a PM.

Bob

JWheaton · #10 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Surge

I park my car and walk away. Or at least, stand a car over like I don't own it. It doesn't matter what you answer the questions with, there are always going to be people who think they know more about your car or Cobras in general than you.

I am with you on this one. I let me car have the conversations with the people that come by.

If I do get asked if it is real or not, it is usually someone who knows enough about Cobras to like them and is just curious. My response is usually like, "you are mistaking me with someone extremely wealthy, this is a replica manufactured by ERA." When people want to get into debate about this or that I just tell them it is about the smiles it puts on my face and others if interested. Usually disarms people and they walk away not knowing how to respond.

Vipertocobra ... enjoy. The Cobra will give you a lot of fun.

Wheatie