Is a cobra right for me?

[240M3SRT]

I think i will consider carburated cobras as well, seems waiting for a fuel injection one will greatly reduce the number of possible cars i can buy. A buddy of mine with a modded mustang swears switching from fi to carb was the best thing he did.

What condition of cobra can i expect to pick up for $25k-$30k. I know this is on the low end in the world of cobras. Is this gonna be a rough unfinished car that needs work, or will i actually be able to find something nice for this price? I might could go $35k max.

[fsstnotch]

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...duct=754&cat=2

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/97200...-AC-COBRA.html

I dunno if this one was ever sold but it is a steal!
http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...duct=687&cat=2

There's quite a few in the $25-32 range on www.cobracountry.com

or
http://www.ffcobra.com/ubb/ultimateb...forum/f/2.html

[meat]

Drive one.

Lone Star - if you're close to them - is a good car, and you can pick one up within your price range.

A/C is certainly an option. It won't do you any good, but it's an option.

For your price point you can pick up quite a few different Cobras.

If you're looking for a car to keep up with and handle like the Ferrari ... the Cobra ain't it. Much as it pains me to say that. You can do like I did and buy a Lotus Elise for around that same price point. The Lotus will devalue over time, the Cobra ... not so much.

But - before you can make the decision, you need to DRIVE the car. And remember that not all Cobras are created equal, and not all of them will sit the same, feel the same, have the same amount of seat travel or leg room.

Be careful buying a used Cobra; not everyone knows what they have, how the car was built, or whether the car is actually road worthy.

Your pal,
Meat.

[Fred Z]

Let's cut to the bottom line......as has been stated, but to be clear!
You can get a car for the range you are looking in...maybe a good one, but have it checked out by a pro.
They are NOT, repeat, NOTTTTTTTTT a simple car!! rough around the edges...and for that matter, everywhere else too! They are tough on a person....want to have the head and as* change places if go pedal is not respected! they have no top....have no radio (cause you couldn't hear it anyway). want air conditioning....drive it faster, you'll get it for sure!! Manners.....it has none! space to move...nope, not much! is it maintenance free......nodda!!
But, IT IS.........fun, crowd pleasing.....quick, fast, and absolutely something you will not forget.....just be sure you know that 'will not forget' thing BEFORE YOU BUY!! You will have a statement.....that those who come close.....beware.....the snake can bite!! Worried about leaving it alone for a while......not to worry...i have left mine with sunglasses, cell phone, and such...for a bit and not ever moved!! these things do sort of imply "mess with me and i will bite you big time".
All on this site are trying to help you make a good choice....they all know the pitfalls involved, and have experienced them first hand! Most , i would venture to say....would not trade their car for anything...others may, based on family needs. YOu have to make a sane choice........well now....sane choice and a Cobra.....there's a conundrum! anyway.....make it after doing all the research, both at cars......and reading. Then, my friend..............if you go for it.......welcome to the madness......and the most incredable time you will have with your pants on!!!!
flame on...................fred z

[BDHE]

240M3SRT;

Before you proceed, you might take a moment and examine how you really feel about the whole Cobra experience. These cars are "too" everything (too hot, too loud, too expensive, too fast, too raw, too much fun to drive, etc, etc, etc).

For what it's worth, if Cobra's don't appeal to you on a visceral level, you probably shouldn't buy one. But if they DO get to you on an emotional level, then ownership will almost be a religious experience. (NOTE I said ALMOST please no flames from the nuns at the catholic school I attended!)

Oh, by the way, I looked up:

vis·cer·al [vis-er-uhl] –adjective
1. characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect: a visceral reaction.
2. characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude: a visceral literary style.


Bryon
Former student at
Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration

[Naumoff]

Originally Posted by BDHE

240M3SRT;

Before you proceed, you might take a moment and examine how you really feel about the whole Cobra experience. These cars are "too" everything (too hot, too loud, too expensive, too fast, too raw, too much fun to drive, etc, etc, etc).

For what it's worth, if Cobra's don't appeal to you on a visceral level, you probably shouldn't buy one. But if they DO get to you on an emotional level, then ownership will almost be a religious experience. (NOTE I said ALMOST please no flames from the nuns at the catholic school I attended!)

Oh, by the way, I looked up:

vis·cer·al [vis-er-uhl] –adjective
1. characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect: a visceral reaction.
2. characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude: a visceral literary style.


Bryon
Former student at
Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration

Bravo Bryon

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by pgermond

Based solely on this question I would have to say NO. Absolutely not.

Assolutely spot on. I wished I could do Andrew Dice Clay's little whiney voice and read the freeking question out loud here.

I would suggest you abandon your account that you started the thread with, and open a new one. Do not admit to anyone that you ever asked this question.

WTF is this lately...damn PTA with Volvos parked outside?

[240M3SRT]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Assolutely spot on. I wished I could do Andrew Dice Clay's little whiney voice and read the freeking question out loud here.

I would suggest you abandon your account that you started the thread with, and open a new one. Do not admit to anyone that you ever asked this question.

WTF is this lately...damn PTA with Volvos parked outside?

I notice most of the post regarding my a/c question are from people living in beautiful CA. Its now Oct 1st and its still hot and humid as hell outdside. Theres no way anyone here in DFW could drive a non a/c car to work and appear presentable when they arrived.

So assuming the car is not a dd and more of a fun fair weather car (ie. nighttime or short day cruises around town), im asking myself dollar spent vs. time driven is it a wise investment?

No.

But it just wont stop calling out my name, and i havent even been in one yet.

BTW guys, im going down to Lone Star Classsics tomorrow to snoop around. One step closer to the dark side.

[Jamo]

Whether it'll work out as a daily driver depends on your weather...trust me, Fresno gets even hotter than Dallas with close to the same humidity, and I actually wear a suit frequently. That's when i jump in the Vette. As someone else mentioned, an FFR or SPF Coupe with air would make more sense in the heat and in the rain.

Just do it...and fit your life around it. Humans are more flexible than Cobras.

[fsstnotch]

Like I said in the PM..

The question should never read "Is a cobra right for me?" It should read "Am I right for a cobra?!"

[Rick Parker]

In Andrew Dice Clay's best head bobing chain smokin Black leather Jacket wearin' imitation:
Hiiickoooorrry Diiicckkkory Docckk
The Phuck'n mouse ran up the clock
If you're unsure while you think that a Cobra's for you
then listen to us, we'll say to get two
and PHUCK the Corvettes in the lot
Hiiicckoorrry Diiicckkoorry Dooocckk!

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by fsstnotch

Like I said in the PM..

The question should never read "Is a cobra right for me?" It should read "Am I right for a cobra?!"

Or is it, "Am I man enough for a Cobra"?

Sorry Kristin (hope I got the spelling correct).