California Cobra is Shutting it's Doors

Cashburn · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2006, 06:21 PM

I know a really great one... seriously give me an idea what you are after and I will do my best. We have a truck going that way in a month.

jp65cobra · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 08:00 AM

This is really bad news. I bought from Armond last year and it was a good experience. I liked the 2 year warranty I got from him but now I guess that's dust. I have taken the car back for some minor things over the last few months and he always came through. Did he say when he was going to close? What reasons did he give?

I would still go with BDR and get it from Vintage and have it shipped. Get a warranty on the engine and have him put miles on it before he ships.

I guess I will now have to do a little more of the work on the car.

Each one of these BDR's are different in one way or another but I have found this site is going to be very valuable down the road.

JP

Dinobyte · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 09:41 AM

I don't want to convey Armond will not continue to support those vehicles already purchased, as I have no knowledge of that end of the operation.

March 31st, 2006 was the date given to me as to when they would cease doing business.

jeffko · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 12:18 PM

Dinobyte, There are hundreds of BDR Cobras on the road and I think it would be safe to say that barely 10%, if that, reside within a convenient distance of a BDR rep. I do not have a local dealer anywhere near the Chicago area and have found I can do most everything I need myself. In the cases I can't or don't want to do the work there are plenty of specialty shops to do it. I have gotten a lot of support from Reg. With just a phone call I have gotten the answers I needed and even the part when required. Vintage also has many satisfied customers.

mgiannetto · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 03:41 PM

DinoByte,

Purchase from Jay at Vintage - you won't be disappointed.

I got mine from him (and I am over 3 hours away from his shop - I know that's a lot closer than you). Shaun (sfeakes) also got his from Vintage and he lives down in Texas.

While they are not within driving distance for you, at least you know (from this forum) that they will do all they can to talk you thorugh anything that needs to be done. What other Backdraft dealer is posting suggestions to owners on this site?

Also, they are easy to get in touch with and know the cars inside and out.

Regards,

Mike