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04-05-2013, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Burbank,
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Originally Posted by Dimis
You can try to convince your wife that a mistress is OK and have both at the same time.  |
Reminds me of the old song about the guy who's wife lets him have a mistress, then she runs off with the mistress. |
04-05-2013, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SPO3058, Roush 427SR-TW
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I agree with your decision. I want a 2013 GT500 along with my SPF so I'm going to wait for a nice barely use one in a few years for half the price. There are so many out there you will be able to pick your color.
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04-06-2013, 05:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
Posts: 3,897
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Originally Posted by patrickt
The time for your Cobra has come and gone -- and you know it, but just don't want to say it out loud. Just like college road-trips, sleeping until noon, and shaving once a week. That part of your life has now slipped through your hands, and it is unlikely you will get it back any time soon, if ever. Yes, just like a nice, warm, sunny spring day it has come and gone. Sell the Cobra, and, if you can, don't look back; doing so will only bring a tear to your eye.  |
Wise a$$. 
To the OP:
I love the GT500. Huge power and great performance in comfort. However, I agree that in 10 years, no even a few years it will be last years model except there is a school of thought that it will be the last of the big V8s for the Stang, but then again there are just too many of them. At least 7000 built per year.
If you want a truly special Mustang for less money right now IMHO the Mustang to buy is a GT500KR. Last of the pre-title Shelbys built at SAI. You will have one of 1600 made. Period and damn near the performance of the '14. It was ahead of it's time performance wise and the bench mark for the '10 - '12 GT500s. If you can find a Red or Blue KR you will have 1 of 200 made. The KR is a special Stang and considered one of the nicest looking Stangs ever made. I love mine. IMHO it will appreciate in value and increase in desirability. They once sold for over $100K at nearly $25K over sticker.
Between, the standard GT500 and the SPF. I'm biased.
Point is the Cobra is more of Special occasion car and will always make you smile as much today as it will years from now and isn't that the end game?
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04-07-2013, 03:18 PM
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If it is a toy, keep the Cobra. It won't depreciate much, it is much fast, it is a ton more fun to drive, it attracts more attention than a dead body in a parking lot, it is the epitome of a muscle car and they are drop dead beautiful.
GT500 is just a modern Mustang and is forgotten in the crowd of cars that are sold today.
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Originally Posted by dlang14
Sorry guys I should have been more clear.
I'm not looking for a daily driver here. The wife's got a minivan, and I've got an Acura MDX that I drive to work.
This is the 3rd vehicle/toy.
I apprecaite the feedback
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04-07-2013, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
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Originally Posted by Hydramada
GT500 is just a modern Mustang and is forgotten in the crowd of cars that are sold today.
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Uh, not really. 
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04-07-2013, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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Originally Posted by dlang14
Thanks all,
I guess I already knew the answer I just had to get myself there. I cancelled the Mustang order. The dealer might have actually been happy because they may get a markup and my deal was MSRP.
Avons go on next Tuesday, now I just need to go drive the beast!
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Daryl,
You made the right decision to keep your Superformance! You can always strap the kids in for a ride one at a time so they get the car bug early. BTW - I'm surprised that your tires even lasted 6K miles. 
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04-08-2013, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Plano,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #253 Silver/Black 358 Windsor
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Originally Posted by dlang14
I can't keep both, so I've got to make a decision.
<The GT500 is almost civilized in comparison. Its comfortable, corners well with the track pack, has a roof, radio, AC, etc. Its got a small backseat so> I could jam the 5 year old twins back there, but in all likelyhood the 8 year old is too big already.
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Originally Posted by patrickt
The time for your Cobra has come and gone --
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I think that was the wrong conclusion based on the selection you picked. The comment about jamming the kids in was about the GT500.
There will be a time for each of us when the Cobra is just not the right car for us. I will love and enjoy mine for as long as I have it.
Congrats on your decision, dlang! As far as toys go, the Cobra (to me) is all toy and no luxuries, which makes it that much more fun.
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Wanna drive! 
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04-09-2013, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Morgan Hill,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2293, Roush 427R-228
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Thanks again for all the responses.
I should probably post this in the tires section, but HOLY *$%^!!!!!
I went from old and hard (but perfect tread) Yokos to a new set of Avons. What an amazingly different car to drive. I cannot express what a dramatic improvement this is. If you need tires, heck if you dont need tires but you're living with what you've got spend the money. its worth it.
Simply wow.
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04-09-2013, 09:57 AM
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I went from old and hard (but perfect tread) Yokos to a new set of Avons. What an amazingly different car to drive. .
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Are you paying attention PATRICK????
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04-09-2013, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mineapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, 395 Stroker
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I own an SPF and an '07 GT500. Both are beautiful cars. Realistically, they are both 2 seaters and, at least to me, neither one is a daily driver. I too wish to take the family out on cruises. My solution is to sell the GT500 and buy a '30s vintage Ford 4-door sedan street rod.
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04-09-2013, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Are you paying attention PATRICK????
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I thought you told me to replace them with MTs? I've got that slated for next year, btw. |
04-09-2013, 04:08 PM
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I thought you told me to replace them with MTs? I've got that slated for next year, btw.
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Well its a good thing the haberdasher is only 5 miles away and you never go over 40. But your loved one should refuse to ride to the Oyster Bar on those petrified Yokes.
I can't believe YOU'RE gonna cheap out and not buy Avons. 
You, who buys cams for guys that don't use 'em... 
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04-09-2013, 04:47 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Well its a good thing the haberdasher is only 5 miles away and you never go over 40. But your loved one should refuse to ride to the Oyster Bar on those petrified Yokes.
I can't believe YOU'RE gonna cheap out and not buy Avons.
You, who buys cams for guys that don't use 'em... |
Uhh, I got every cent's worth of enjoyment from that cam buy. OK, I'll go with the Avons, if it makes you feel better. |
04-09-2013, 05:08 PM
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Uhh, I got every cent's worth of enjoyment from that cam buy. OK, I'll go with the Avons, if it makes you feel better. |
THIS SEASON!
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04-09-2013, 05:16 PM
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THIS SEASON! |
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04-09-2013, 05:37 PM
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Great-just don't make 8000 more threads about their mounting, care and feeding-and NO gratuitous dog / hand shots.
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04-09-2013, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Great-just don't make 8000 more threads about their mounting, care and feeding-and NO gratuitous dog / hand shots.
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Ehh, no promises on that. But check out this hose - Hysunite Rubber. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gt...4/media/images
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04-15-2013, 06:15 AM
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Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Arps/Burroughs/Hurricane/428FE
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What happened to this blog....just sell the GT-500, it's very cool but will be worthless in a few years (unless you get lucky). Find yourself a good 1969 Mach 1 with a 428 FE in it and you will save your money.
One thing the Cobra stays...the wife and kids may go, along with the dog and cat..but the Cobra is blood.
Bill
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04-15-2013, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Jonesboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 874 solid red Roush 427 small block 515 hp
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One of my Rotary friends had a Cadillac CTS-V but he traded it for Jeep SRT-8 and he has an AWD vehicle that is lots of fun and will go 162 MPH on Nurburgring (spelling) in rain if you saw YouTube video.
He said it most fun for daily driver in a long time. Lots more fun than CTS-V according to him.
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04-16-2013, 06:26 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 S/C
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I have a stock Cobra 427 S/C and 2 2013 GT-500's. Yep ...2....After my wife drove mine she had to have one......different subject...
First , let me say that the 2013+ GT-500 is one of the most spectacular cars I have ever driven. Track car, drag car, cheap mods make it 800 HP, spectacular brakes, fit, finish, ride, comfort, technology, looks, sound..Eleven flat in the quarter or 190 MPH or getting 22 MPG at 70 on the freeway....it is unbelievable at the price....I drive the balls off both the Cobra and the GT-500(s) and the performance of the 2 cars is similar in some ways (strait line) but different in every other. The Mustang is 1000% safer as well.
You can always get another SPF. The 2014 GT-500 will be the last of the retro styled mustangs and the blown 5.8 engine.
Don't think twice about the Mustang-you will not be disappointed.
my 2 cents.
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