[Turk]

There is a lot more difference betweeen the two cars than to simply dismiss it as "$10-$15K more, and a bit more authentic".

Most ERA's are powered by a 427 and support a show quality finish. People planning on doing a backyard paint job, normally do not buy an ERA.

If you were to install a 427 Side Oiler in both cars the price difference would not be $15K.

Frankly I have not seen a poorly finished ERA. That is not to say there are not any, just that, I haven't seen one.

As for SPF, they are pretty much finished the same way. Good Finish. The two cars are different in fit and finish. Neither are bad, nor are they perfect.
There is really a little more than that meets the eye.
There is a reason why ERA has a long wait. They don't feel they can crank up the production without loosing some of what makes that car what it is.

A I have friends who own SPFs and have seen them close up, I can't find anything bad to say about the car for what you pay for it. Heck of a buy....but I am afraid it is no ERA.

I have ridden in Toyotas, they are great. Are they Lexus'es?
How to say ERA is better without putting down SPF is tough to do.

Let me try this. If the two cars were the same price and neither had a long wait, and cost the same....which one would you prefer?

In my case the wait wasn't what it is today, I chose the ERA.

TURK