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Old 10-29-2021, 07:44 AM
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Two comments....one, I would not get too wrapped up in how many hp you have. Does it feel good and drive well?

As for a six speed my cobra has one and the gear ratios are so close together it seems I am shifting all the time. If starting from scratch I'd consider a four or at least a five speed.
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Old 10-29-2021, 08:41 AM
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A 1998 model with 500 miles should be a Big Red Flag!

I've owed an E-M and worked on several others.

Go slow and check it over very carefully. Get someone who works on Cobras to look at it.

I've had guys bring me a Cobra he paid $38,000 and spend $10,000 to make it save to drive. And I work cheap.

You will spend money on things you want to change but items like brakes, rear end, suspension, motor or tranny are not things you expect to repair or replace if you paid a premium price for the car.

This cars sounds like one built to flip.

We had a local guy that did that with Cobras. He sold a lot of problems for good money.
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Old 10-29-2021, 08:56 AM
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This cars sounds like one built to flip.

We had a local guy that did that with Cobras. He sold a lot of problems for good money.
Yep, lots of that, not just in Cobras.
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