Just registered and need your opinion on buying a Backdraft Cobra - Page 3

SkipB · #41 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 06:13 PM

Max,

Jay is right. You can operate your vehicle with TOPS (temporary operating permit) until 2010 when you can get registered for good. You will need to renew them every 60 -90 days. Some guys get 60 day permits, some 90. I don't know why some are different. But we do live in Kalifornia. Great climate, horrible government.

You really can't go wrong with a Backdraft unless you buy a trashed used one, and I have not seen even one like that. A few rebuilt from wrecks, but not trashed from abuse.

SkipB

Ps. I am getting more and more serious about selling mine. It only has 3.5K miles on it and is fully sorted out. But, I want no less than $42K for it or I will keep it.

Dinobyte · #42 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 08:18 PM

I have always liked this combo...not sure who owns it, but I like it!

It's not flat black but it will have more of a market.

Cashburn · #43 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 09:01 PM

My favorite black car right now:

Dinobyte · #44 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Looks good except for the 17" wheels.

AlmostThere · #45 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 11:01 PM

OMG Jay that is one sick Cobra. I must say I never saw with that color combo but it looks mean.

Those of you who live in California like I do...what do you guys pay for the registration?I have no clue as to what it would cost to register the cobra

Skip...Send me some pics of your cobra and some details

Thanks

Got the Bug · #46 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlmostThere

Those of you who live in California like I do...what do you guys pay for the registration?I have no clue as to what it would cost to register the cobra

You need to pay sales tax on the total price of the car...9% now.

So $3,600 for a $40K car.

The annual registration is also based on the purchase price. Guessing $350 a year for a $40K car.

Here's a calculator where you can enter the specifics for your zip code.

https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/FeeCalculatorWeb/index.jsp

LudicrousSpeed · #47 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

My favorite black car right now:

Aaaahhhg! I just wet myself.
Do you have any more pictures of this one? Please tell me its not sold yet.
Specs?
I want.

madmaxx · #48 (**permalink**) 04-08-2009, 05:58 AM

Holy Sheet!!!! That is criminal, how the heck is the state having money problems?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

You need to pay sales tax on the total price of the car...9% now.

So $3,600 for a $40K car.

The annual registration is also based on the purchase price. Guessing $350 a year for a $40K car.

Here's a calculator where you can enter the specifics for your zip code.

https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/FeeCalculatorW...VehicleForm.do

Cashburn · #49 (**permalink**) 04-08-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LudicrousSpeed

Aaaahhhg! I just wet myself.
Do you have any more pictures of this one? Please tell me its not sold yet.
Specs?
I want.

She's spoken for, going to NJ on Monday. See: http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/gallery/BDR780