My new/used SPF.

[madmaxx]

alot of wishing and hoping never makes for good business decisions. Most important aspects on Cobra is paint and body, it is the most expensive to address. Your tires are shot at 6 years, sure drive around the block and do some burn downs but replace. Why replace ball joints and bushings????????? I got 45 year old cars with 200k miles with original ball joints and bushings. I would change oil, check coolant and drive it.

[bnelsonod]

I look at purchasing and owning a Cobra a pleasure decision not a business decision. I don't think any of the toys I have owned over the years have been good financial investments but they sure were fun. I do agree with you about the body and paint and that is perfect as far as can tell and with such low miles it should look almost showroom new. Also I like your idea about the tires. I question the safety of 6 year or more old tires and don't think I would feel safe on such old tires. So I will try to get a few smokey burnouts with them and then look to replace them soon. The only real reason I would want to replace the ball joints is because of reading this forum. I know ball joints aren't going to go bad from sitting in storage but many SPF owners speak highly of their replacement joints from Cobra Valley. If it can make it smoother and easier to drive then why not. Thanks for the input.

[patrickt]

If it's been sitting in a climate controlled garage for six or seven years, the only things I would do is change the coolant, change the oil, and think about changing the battery. I'd look at the tire year stamp on the side of tire, and probably give it out to ten if you're not racing it. Most of these cars only break down if you drive them... they do pretty well just sitting in the garage.

[Hydramada]

Change the oil, change the coolant, inspect the battery, check the air pressure in the tires then drive it like you stole it.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Most of these cars only break down if you drive them... they do pretty well just sitting in the garage.

Yes, I can attest to this statement unequivocally.