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01-29-2013, 04:45 PM
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Senile Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
Posts: 4,575
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Budget? Use (street/track)? Expectations?
See some of Bill's (Mr.Mustang) posts on buying used. Good info.
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01-29-2013, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,810
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First, welcome to the madness.
The first question you need to ask yourself is "what is my budget"
After that you need to decide what your intended use will be, then post it here. At that time we can assist you in whittling down your enormous possibilities based on those wants and needs.
As far as useful tips on "how to buy a used Cobra", just click the link in my sig line below. 
Bill S.
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01-29-2013, 06:11 PM
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Appreciate the feedback. Sorry for not being more clear.
I already have set up a meet at a dealership to see one. I was wondering if there was anything I should look at in particular. Anything known to wear that would make the car not worth purchasing?
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01-29-2013, 06:13 PM
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Also, it's just going to be a "weekend cruiser", with a possible yearly drag visit.
I did a search earlier, and didn't see the thread suggested by Mr. Mustang. I'll read it over now.
Thank you!
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01-29-2013, 07:55 PM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,810
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VballHerk
Also, it's just going to be a "weekend cruiser", with a possible yearly drag visit.
I did a search earlier, and didn't see the thread suggested by Mr. Mustang. I'll read it over now.
Thank you!
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Not speaking about anyone here, but beware of slick sales people showing you a car with shiny paint and some chrome. Not all Cobra replicas are the same, nor are all cobra replica kits the same. if you are unsure what you are looking at, take someone along who know what they are looking at.
Who's make of kit are you going to see?
Bill S.
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01-30-2013, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates/Shell Valley Street Cobra
Posts: 899
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First of all, you are doing the right thing...
if I had known what I know now.. I would have bought a used one....
I would never by a kit car that was built by a individual with " parts " borrowed from used cars...they might be fine, but I wouldn't know if they are safe or dependabel....
I would by a quality factory built car with a MSO, with a clear and clean title and have it inspected to insure that the important bits (engine, transmission, chassis, electrical ect ) are perfect... in excellent shape....
The most important thing is to be honest about how you intend to use the car....
If you are interested in a small block Superformance that is in perfect shape and adult owned and driven...you might take a look at mine (SPF 2811) listed in here and at Full Throttle... Stephen and Luci did the install in Reno and know all about the car...
In any case, don't buy a problem...if it is cheap it is probably a problem.
Good luck...bart
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01-29-2013, 06:15 PM
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Senile Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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The same questions MrMustang poses still apply. After that, the the answer is "condition, condition, condition."
If you are in the mid range of budget I have a nice SPF with FE available.....
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