Market value?

[rsimoes]

Jamo,

As far as insurance, it's insured for what I spent to get it done. . .

Dane,
I plan to drive it as much as possible, even if it means coming home with ears bleeding. . .

All,
I was just curious what these things are really worth and selling for, because I have seen CSX fiberglass cars selling for $80,000 and I know they cost more than that to complete. . . I have also seen CSX aluminium cars cost $150K to complete, but have never seen one sell for that much. . .

I was hoping this would be a good investment, better than say buying a production car and have it lose value as they do. . . . it would be a great argument for the wife. . . . "see honey, it was a good investment" No, she's not giving me a hard time, but I can tell she's not "into it" either. . .

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by rsimoes

I was hoping this would be a good investment

If you are looking at this from an investment standpoint then you should be prepared to lose 15-25% of your investment capital if and when you decide (or have) to sell. If you look at it from an investment standpoint, perhaps you should reconsider buying or building a Cobra and look into a nice rental property instead.

Bottom line, unless you add a dollar value to your enjoyment factor, a Cobra is not really a good investment.


Bill S.

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

If you are looking at this from an investment standpoint then you should be prepared to lose 15-25% of your investment capital if and when you decide (or have) to sell. If you look at it from an investment standpoint, perhaps you should reconsider buying or building a Cobra and look into a nice rental property instead.

Bottom line, unless you add a dollar value to your enjoyment factor, a Cobra is not really a good investment.


Bill S.

now it's getting way off the subject. . . .

[bnewell]

Rob ~ my girlfriend doesn't care for the whole cobra thing either, although she will go for the occasional drive (once a year).

As far as market values go.......good question. My budget did not allow me to purchase new and I was fortunate to find a seller that was anxious to sell. Do I consider my car an investment......you bet.......its an investment in my health, both mental and physical.

Nothing relieves stress better than a drive in the cobra.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by rsimoes

. . . it would be a great argument for the wife. . . .
...No, she's not giving me a hard time, but I can tell she's not "into it" either. .

Advice: this is more important to fix than the oil leak.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Advice: this is more important to fix than the oil leak.

Yep, and fluorescent dye won't help you on this one...

[Murphy]

Tell her you care but don't make her come to the garage to hear it. Then tell her she means more to you than the stupid car. When she goes back inside the house appologize to the cobra.