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12-04-2003, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: So Cal,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Daytona Coupe Road Racer, 351W (SOLD)
Posts: 73
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How many miles do you put on your cobras a year?
As i think about buying a Daytona coupe i'm wondering how driveable it will be. Obviously this will not be an only vehicle, but i would like something that isn't too much of a pain in the ass.
the two main candidates for me are Cobra vs. the Lotus Elise. The Elise is far from practical obviously, but i'm trying to gauge how much more impractical the cobra would be.
I figure i would probably put about 2-4000 street cruising miles on the Elise as well as considerable track days and canyon slamming duties. This is all taking place in southern cal by the way.
Anyway, just wondering how much use you get and if you think i'll be happy given my situation
Last edited by offroadr35; 12-04-2003 at 03:03 PM..
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12-04-2003, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Northern Maine "Snow Country",
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley 351W Tremec 2004 Cobra SVT Convertible
Posts: 176
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I put on around 800 miles. We had a wet summer here in the northeast and I didn't get it on the road until the end of June. Will probably put a couple thousand a year on.
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12-04-2003, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Danville,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4285, Shelby aluminum block 427, 40th Anniversary Model # 5
Posts: 154
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Miles
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12-04-2003, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Phx,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA
Posts: 149
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In the 2 years that I have had my car, I've put about 1400 miles on it...RR
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12-04-2003, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pine City,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance MKIII #887, drive it a lot!
Posts: 692
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I've put on 10,000 miles the first 18 months.... In upstate NY that means a lot of seat time in not so perfect weather - rain, cold, ect.
I am currently having the hydraulic throwout bearing clutch release changed over to a slave cylinder setup, then hope to spend even more time behind the wheel (bearing leaks).
I drive to work, take business trips with it....
It is a BLAST to drive!!!
Jim
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12-04-2003, 05:52 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Gilford,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 302 carb
Posts: 8,121
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24K in almost 3 years.
Mike
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12-04-2003, 05:53 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Las Vegas,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham#182/Shelby 496c.i.
Posts: 756
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Nine months...5,000 miles
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12-04-2003, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Klamath Falls,
Or
Cobra Make, Engine: shell valley
Posts: 246
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Got mine done June put it away 2 weeks ago with 1755 smile miles.
Ken
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12-04-2003, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Southeast,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #375 427 S/C - 428FE - Toploader - 1968 AMX 390 Go Pack 4 Speed - My Daily Driver is a 2004 Crossfire
Posts: 872
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The previous owner of my car put on 8,400 miles in 11 years or about 770 miles per year. I have racked up about 800 miles in about 3 months (Sept to Now). However, here in New England, I expect that for the next 5 months, usage will be limited at best.
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A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach. It is the one remedy for the disorders of the great sympathetic nervous system. Jean Cocteau 1889-1963, French Author, Filmmaker
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12-04-2003, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Uranus,
cal
Cobra Make, Engine: NAF replica, 351W, about 420 HP
Posts: 3,046
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6,000 miles a year is what my insurance allows me to travel...will have to ask how much for unlimited miles!
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"If you think that you can cut it, if you think you got the time, you'll only get just one chance, better get it right first time. 'Cause in this game you're playing, if you lose you got to pay, and if you make just one wrong move, you'll get BLOWN AWAY. Expect no mercy.
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12-04-2003, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: rocky river,
Oh
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine
Posts: 3,949
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2200 miles in 6 drivable months...
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12-04-2003, 06:59 PM
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Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sterling,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1507 427 Dart Block Windsor
Posts: 1,192
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10K miles in 9 months, although I've hardly driven it for the last three months. I think today may very well have been the last time out until next March or April.
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12-04-2003, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Rock Hill,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 396 CI
Posts: 1,268
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Over 65,000 in my SPF in a bit less than four years, i live in SC, so i can and do drive it every day. How nice it would be to have a Brock Coupe.
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Stroked SPF
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IV Corps 71-72, Gulf War
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12-04-2003, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Uranus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF replica, 351W, about 420 HP
Posts: 3,046
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In fact, put a few miles on the car today. Wore shorts and a T shirt. 70', and barely a cloud in the sky. Say what you will about California, (and I know you will!!), but you cant beat the weather!! Even gots a hammock strung up in the back yard, for days like today.
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Edley, The Cobra Rogue!
"If you think that you can cut it, if you think you got the time, you'll only get just one chance, better get it right first time. 'Cause in this game you're playing, if you lose you got to pay, and if you make just one wrong move, you'll get BLOWN AWAY. Expect no mercy.
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12-04-2003, 08:08 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kountze,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CMC, 351 Cleveland, Dual Quads, C6
Posts: 1,377
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About 10,000 in 18 months. Haven't been driving it much lately.
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Lone Star Gashole!
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12-05-2003, 02:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Australia,
Zzz
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby alum 468 block
Posts: 14,974
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About 1500 the first week
week 2 about 500
Now after eight weeks nearly 4,000mls.
Will slow down when I prepare for painting.
Cheers
Bernie
Bernie Knight
Mt. Gambier South Australia
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KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-05-2003, 06:31 AM
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Renegade Nuns on Wheels
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: columbus,
Oh
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 roadster with 351C-4B
Posts: 5,129
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19 months and about 12,000 miles.
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12-05-2003, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Livermore,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #629, BBM Side Oiler Block, 482ci, Richmond 5 speed
Posts: 852
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2000 miles since I got it on the road 9 months ago.
Chris
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12-05-2003, 08:35 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Rocky River, Ohio,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 347 Tri-power Stroker
Posts: 678
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A little off topic, but one factor in your decision between the Cobra and a Lotus maybe how hard it is to register the Cobra in California.
I know nothing about this, but the question has been raised in a number of forums here at Club Cobra. I can't say whether the issue is a 'new' purchase vs buying an already registered car or if it applies to any sales/registration of a Cobra.
To get back on topic, I put on about 4000 miles/yr here in sunny Cleveland Ohio.
- Dan
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12-05-2003, 09:00 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: So Cal,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Daytona Coupe Road Racer, 351W (SOLD)
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally posted by Dan Stryffeler
A little off topic, but one factor in your decision between the Cobra and a Lotus maybe how hard it is to register the Cobra in California.
I know nothing about this, but the question has been raised in a number of forums here at Club Cobra. I can't say whether the issue is a 'new' purchase vs buying an already registered car or if it applies to any sales/registration of a Cobra.
To get back on topic, I put on about 4000 miles/yr here in sunny Cleveland Ohio.
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thanks for the advice. I've already worked out the registration thing. The specific car i'm looking at uses a smog exempt block (1975) so it is not an issue. |
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