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vector1 04-23-2011 05:43 AM
vw jetta tdi, not a chick magnet but 40+mpg and 130k miles later i can't afford to get rid of it. '04 sportster to make up for it, plus the cobras. had the '99 f250 powerstroke out when i was changing the timing belt on the jetta and i had to stop to see if it had a fuel leak!!!!wth

Buzz 04-23-2011 06:49 AM
A right hand drive Cadillac CTS and a rough 'n' ready Toyota (4runner) Surf.

SoTxButler 04-23-2011 10:32 AM
Some days...Cayenne Turbo S
Other days...A-M Vantage

blykins 04-23-2011 07:00 PM
'03 Ford Explorer...

PatBuckley 04-23-2011 08:53 PM
Subaru Forester

twobjshelbys 04-23-2011 09:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cobracrazy (Post 1124562)

I like to think of a Cobra as a motorcycle with 4 wheels.
That is almost how I describe it - I call mine "4 harleys". In fact that could be a good license plate. The reference is about the sound the engine makes - it's 4 HD V-Twins.

The motorcycle reference is a pretty good comparison - you drive both under somewhat similar conditions and circumstances. Few people will knowingly take either into a rainstorm.

doug_porsche 04-23-2011 09:15 PM
91 Miata. 35+ mpg.
Starts, runs, fun to drive!

Flexin 04-23-2011 09:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by YerDugliness (Post 1124504)
When I have the Cobra running and insured, my daily driver is the Cobra as long as the weather permits. I bought one already constructed, found what I wanted, one that was built for street use and already had a chip or two, with full intentions of driving it on a daily basis. I carry a car cover in the trunk in case a rainstorm comes up unexpectedly.

During times of inclement weather (or, when the Cobra isn't running or registered), I drive a 1998 Honda Accord with a VTEC V-6. It has over 200,000 miles, gets 34 MPG, never uses any oil between changes (5,000 mile intervals), runs like a top, and has pretty spirited performance for a factory stock car.

I am planning an 870 mile (one way) trip soon.....hoping to be able to make it in the Cobra.

That brings to mind a question.....I've never driven the Cobra any further than 200 miles in a single day. I'd like to know what the longest distance people have ever driven their Cobras on the road in a single day. I'm use to making 600 to 700 miles a day in the Honda, but I doubt that I can tolerate that much in the Cobra. The buffeting from the wind (even with the wind wings) seems to tire one out easily!

Cheers from Dugly :cool:
Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James

Got the Bug 04-23-2011 10:34 PM
My daily driver is a 1999 Acura 3.2TL with 216,000 miles on it. It's been a great car.

tin-man 04-23-2011 11:09 PM
A big Chinese bus on account I gotta pick up some of the employees on my way to work. When in Sun City West its a Dodge Durango bought new in 2000, got 10,000 miles on it, go figure, I get to drive it twice a year for two weeks at a time.%/

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man, Zhuhai, P.R.C.

JoeT 04-24-2011 09:17 AM
my daily is a VW touareg diesel. it's not very sporty, but it pulls like a freight train.


My buddy has a M6 convertible that he uses as a DD. fast, handles awesome, and sounds great. They can be found used for somewhat a "reasonable" price.

BBQCYCLEWERKES 04-24-2011 05:27 PM
06 BMW M3 convertible. 19 mpg in town. Fun to drive but not near as much fun as my BDR cobra.

YerDugliness 04-24-2011 07:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexin (Post 1124756)
Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James
When on the highway, I wear headphone style hearing protectors. People look at me and laugh. I don't care, I already have a "noise notch" type of hearing impairment from driving an Allis Chalmers turbocharged tractor for ONE DAY, happened when I was 18 and I'm now 62. I've had ringing in my ears every day since. I let them laugh.....I can still hear the sidepipes, even better b/c the buffeting of the wind is reduced by the "earmuffs".

I also carry a set of ear plugs in the glove-box, use them occasionally. I tried both at the same time and didn't hear any difference from what I heard with the "earmuffs" alone.

In terms of effectiveness:

Best--headphone style hearing protectors (got 'em at Ace Hardware), with or without the ear plugs.

Worst...ear plugs only (the only benefit is you don't get made fun of b/c you are wearing headphone-style hearing protectors).

I keep wondering if a set of Bose Noise Canceling headphones might really be the trick?

I have a vested interest in keeping what hearing I have left....I'm an amateur musician and would like to be able to hear music, my own or that of others.

Cheers from Dugly! :cool:

Bill Wallace 04-25-2011 11:47 AM
2009 Ford Expedition; 2007 MB S550 and 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo

SP01715 04-25-2011 02:37 PM
I have Two Jeep Wranglers and a 2500HD Diesel, but my Wrangler Sport usually is the vehicle I use daily. I bought the Jeep Rubicon to use as a daily driver, but after dumping a bunch of money into it I would rather use it more on the trail than as a daily driver. We have a TDI VW that we use on trips, but I am more of a truck / Jeep guy. I have not had a car as a daily driver in years.:cool:

cobracrazy 04-26-2011 12:48 AM
I'm ready to go back to a truck 4X4 myself. I posted my Jeep SRT8 on craigslist, once it sells I'm shopping for a supercab F150. Or perhaps a Silverado SS.

OZCOBRA 04-26-2011 01:06 AM
Sold it Mid 2010....looking at buying her back!!![IMG]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...5/GTS/pic2.jpg[/IMG]

Until then F250 XLT and Holden Commodore!!!

4RE KLR 04-28-2011 10:25 AM
Platinum F250 4x4 Supercrew short bed 7.3 ltr diesel, 4" lift 35x 12.5 x 16.5 BFGs

Oh yea and due to the storms we have had the last two weeks it is covered with hail dents. LOL Yea, the insurance is taking care of it. :)

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Steve

Must Sell Right Now

Z-linkCobra 04-28-2011 11:23 AM
2002 4x4 2500 Dodge with the Cummins.

CoolCarl 04-28-2011 08:04 PM
2005 Audi A4 quattro 2.0l turbo, 6speed. lowered 1 inch and tinted windows.


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