What is the price on the new SPF MKII Slabside?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra

Is the price top secret? Mark

Yes, why is it a secret? Why is it that people must contact dealers for price and options?

No disrespect to anyone involved with the project, but this type of business practice/model just drives me nuts.

[TN Shelby Cobra]

Me too! You think Superformance would want to sell these bad boys! Mark

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Yes, why is it a secret?

Generally speaking, when there is a non-restrictive geography for dealers, a dealer does not want to publicize how much he will move off list.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Generally speaking, when there is a non-restrictive geography for dealers, a dealer does not want to publicize how much he will move off list.

What is the list price? Did the Kirkham's know I was going to buy their product, yet their price is listed on the their website since forever? What's wrong with public discussion of the list price? Is this a country where public discussion is not allowed?

Do I have to call someone to get a price quote on a stock? I think Apple is overpriced, so they care about my thoughts?

Why do I have to call to get a price? Sorry, but I think it's ridiculous and that's my opinion. I will not buy from a company that will not publicly list their price. When I get a 289 Cobra, it will have to be from a company that lists their price publicly.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

but this type of business practice/model just drives me nuts.

Well it's a short trip!

We will gladly supply pricing information to anyone who inquires.

Perhaps we are reluctant to put the pricing out in a forum so that people who have no possible purchase intention nor interest in the car do not create a twelve page posting about "the price, why is it "X", "X" is too much, "X" is too little, brand "Y" has better pictures in the owners manual, SPF is not supporting fair trade cocoa beans in Belize" and a host of of other unrelated stuff!

[TN Shelby Cobra]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Well it's a short trip!

We will gladly supply pricing information to anyone who inquires.

Perhaps we are reluctant to put the pricing out in a forum so that people who have no possible purchase intention nor interest in the car do not create a twelve page posting about "the price, why is it "X", "X" is too much, "X" is too little, brand "Y" has better pictures in the owners manual, SPF is not supporting fair trade cocoa beans in Belize" and a host of of other unrelated stuff!

Thats fine!, I wouldn't buy one from you anyway! In fact I wouldn't buy a lug nut from someone with a sorry attitude like you have anyway! Mark

[TN Shelby Cobra]

Sorry If I seemed rude but I don't care about cocoa beans and I'm not going to compare pics all we wanted to know is a price on the slabside cobra same as the first guy that posted. I don't plan on making a 12 page story on why the car is or isn't worth the amount you told us. As bad as the economy is you thing someone asking a question about the price of a car would get an answer. My father-in-law was a very suscessful Chevrolet muscle car dealer in Ohio and the first thing he taught me when I sold cars was if an old farmer comes in with his bib overalls on treat him just like you would a guy in a 3 piece suit cause he probably has the cash money on him to pay for the car. Just because a person asks might ask a few crazy questions about a car doesn't mean he will not buy one.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra

Thats fine!, I wouldn't buy one from you anyway! In fact I wouldn't buy a lug nut from someone with a sorry attitude like you have anyway! Mark

Geez, does no one have a sense of humor anymore???

My wife agrees that I am "sorry". But stop calling me "Mark", my name is Adolph! (See Firesign Theatre to understand)

Throughout all of this NOT ONE PERSON has called, PM'd or emailed to get the info. Seems that the "story" is more important than the information.

"Why do I have to call to get a price? Sorry, but I think it's ridiculous and that's my opinion. I will not buy from a company that will not publicly list their price. When I get a 289 Cobra, it will have to be from a company that lists their price publicly" RODKNOCK

Fair enough, please be sure to send me a picture of your 289 when you take delivery! Again, if you are really interested you will contact someone who can give you the correct information.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Geez,Again, if you are really interested you will contact someone who can give you the correct information.

Why don't you simply say "This is my advertised price, but I will meet or beat any other good faith price -- just bring it to us." All of the stores around here (car dealers too) do that; it's no big deal. In fact, a couple of them even say in their ads (which includes price) to "shop around, and visit us last, we'll meet or beat whatever you bring us."

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Fair enough, please be sure to send me a picture of your 289 when you take delivery! Again, if you are really interested you will contact someone who can give you the correct information.

Stephen Becker, from Planet Cobra, a sponsor here, would get my business over someone who doesn't list their prices. At least he comes on the forum and gives his roller prices.

Planet Cobra

Rest assured, you will not be seeing any pictures from me. In fact, there's someone in your neighborhood, a dealer of note, who would get my future replica business since he advertises his prices.

[Zoom This]

Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra

Thats fine!, I wouldn't buy one from you anyway! In fact I wouldn't buy a lug nut from someone with a sorry attitude like you have anyway! Mark

Well, nothing like droppin a turd on an interesting topic.

Bill

[jhv48]

So, what is the roller price?
Doesn't anyone know? Suggested list is good enough for me.

What, are we guarding the launch codes here?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jhv48

So, what is the roller price?
Doesn't anyone know? Suggested list is good enough for me.

What, are we guarding the launch codes here?

Jim, he ain't gonna tell you in public; that's just the way he is. And it's now become a "thing" with him. You could waterboard him and he still wouldn't tell you. Sadly though, that's not the attitude that quiet would-be buyers like to see.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Sadly though, that's not the attitude that quiet would-be buyers like to see.

Totally agree.

[Lucia289]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Jim, he ain't gonna tell you in public; that's just the way he is. And it's now become a "thing" with him. You could waterboard him and he still wouldn't tell you. Sadly though, that's not the attitude that quiet would-be buyers like to see.

So that rules you out then Patrick..

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Well it's a short trip!

We will gladly supply pricing information to anyone who inquires.

Perhaps we are reluctant to put the pricing out in a forum so that people who have no possible purchase intention nor interest in the car do not create a twelve page posting about "the price, why is it "X", "X" is too much, "X" is too little, brand "Y" has better pictures in the owners manual, SPF is not supporting fair trade cocoa beans in Belize" and a host of of other unrelated stuff!

I know what this is....it's the old "any publicity is good publicity trick"! So we discuss for 12 pages ..... etc.
This is quite a reasonably size audience, so just give us the suggested list price, and you've got your publicity, and we won't mention SPF and the cocoa beans in Belize here again.

Did Shelby do dashboards in red? I didn't know that

Cheers,
Glen

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Did Shelby do dashboards in red? I didn't know that

The dash is "reminiscent" of an original.