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Originally Posted by digginfool
My search for a Cobra brought me to this forum. So far, looks like a great place; tons of information. The question on my mind is why do so many people end up selling their Cobras after only a few thousand (sometimes not even a thousand) miles? One of my concerns is dumping 40-50k into a car only to have the novelty wear off after a few months. I've also noticed that when these people sell, it tends to take quite a while to accomplish the feat (unless they're selling at a deep discount). One thing for certain, if I buy, I've settled on a Backdraft. Now just have to find the right car. Thanks for any thoughts you may have on this.
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Owning a Cobra is not for the faint of heart. The best explanation I have heard comes from a friend of mine:
" A Porsche is like a cruise missile......high precision, very technical and accurate to within millimeters. A Cobra is like a club with a rock tied on the end of it...... brutal, visceral, and in your face."
The idea of owning the ICONIC American sports car is a dream of most motor-heads but when you have one you find that they are quite hardcore. It takes a dedication (and care) to own a car that only has a 90" wheelbase and 400-700HP.
Personally, the Cobra works for me but I am a bit insane.
Whenever I take it out, I always take a moment to remind myself this is not my daily driver and that I am driving a car that will kill me in an instant if I disrespect it.