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Originally Posted by Dottore
Having driven both, and long having coveted a Cobra, I would be very interested in anything you could add about the Cobra "ownership experience"—and how this differs from the Porsche equivalent.
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First of all, you are on your own in dealing with problems with the car, no old german mechanics that will solve your problem. Although it's powered with american muscle that you can apply tried and true V-8 hot rod solutions. The engine/body/paint/transmission/suspension/induction combinations are infinite and you are completely in control as to which combo you use. There is excellent support online but it's still a do it yourself proposition. My power to weight ratio is approaching super car specs and I have a fairly conservative combination. The Porsche is a tried and true factory car with factory solutions. I would love to drive cross country in my Porsche but the Cobra is really only for short sprints the comfort levels do not compare. The Cobra has direct race car lineage and doesn't have any amenities.
It's a beast and commands respect while driving. Raw horsepower and torque at your command and incredible acceleration. Plus it has that nice V-8 rumble that quickly turns to a roar. I know guys that have from 225 hp up to 600. But they are all Cobras and are all cool. Some fancy paint and some still in gel coat. But they are all a kick to drive.
Hope this helps.