[ford guy]

Can I ask some (maybe dumb) questions?
I'm looking to buy a cobra and my head is whirling. Maybe some of you have been there? It seems I can buy a completed car for less than building one. Next question-what manufacturers car? I'm amazed at the number of kit manufactures out there and the wide range of prices. How do I know who's kit is good? Prices are all over the place. And everyone thinks their car is the best.
I bought Curt Scott's 'The complete Guide to Cobra Replicas" and there is some good info in it but not enough to make a decision. I've been looking for months so I have some idea about quality:Kirkham,Superformance,ERA but I can't find much about Comtemporary. And they are not mentioned in "The complete Guide."
Do you guys like your cars? Would you do anything diffent? Anything I should look out for?
If you take the time to answer-THANK YOU , Ron