buying my fiorst cobra

[paulmon67]

Help Novice thats has always loved Cobras looking to buy his first.

Whats a good starter for a machanical idiot, thats looks and sounds good is reliable and drives easily. not precious about authenticity its for fun.

Blindly looking at adverts.

Paul

Thanks i know its a stupid request but im blinded by all the options

[kayjayd]

Hi Paul and welcome. The main questions back at you are: What's you're budget and what do want to do with a Cobra, Sunday sunny drives, trackdays, polishing only ?

[paulmon67]

As im a virgin i want to spend my money 15K willing to go to 20 fpr spectacular on something for driving to and from work 3 miles in the summer and forgetting all the nappies and sleepless nights i have coming.

Paul

[kayjayd]

Have a look at this link, it's filtered between £15k-£20k. AC Cobras for Sale

Plenty of choice and I'm certain people will take offers with the economy the way it is at the moment.

[Sidecarbod]

Originally Posted by paulmon67

As im a virgin i want to spend my money 15K willing to go to 20 fpr spectacular on something for driving to and from work 3 miles in the summer and forgetting all the nappies and sleepless nights i have coming.

Paul

My advice would be post up a link to any adverts that you see and then just sit back and watch the "bun fight" . After a page or two of posts an anwser will start to immerge as to whether the car is any good and worth the money.

You could also go to some local meets, most people will tell you what they think their car is worth, this will help you decide what you will get for your money.

15 to 20K will get you a reasonable car (you may end up nearer 20 than 15). It is at the budget end but you're on the same playing field at least!

You will probably find that someone is willing to go and look at the car with you.

Pete

[paulmon67]

Bear in mind of anything goes wrong ill have to take it to a garage to get it fixed i really have no machanical skills!

Thanks Paul

[paulmon67]

any thoughts?

2006 AC COBRA FACTORY BUILT BY PILGRIM, V8 on eBay, also, Kit Cars, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-May-08 22:04:33 BST)


ive noticed a huge difference with quality of interiors as ive trawled the net its a mine field?
Paul

[paulmon67]

2006 AC COBRA FACTORY BUILT BY PILGRIM, V8 on eBay, also, Kit Cars, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-May-08 22:04:33 BST)

ive noticed a huge difference with quality of interiors


Paul

[paulmon67]

Saw this online?

£17,500.00


2006 factory build Pilgrim mk3 Sumo granada based finished in Ford Imperial Blue with painted white stripes
350 chevy by british american engines producing 300bhp and 325 lb ft of torque high compression engine
edelbrock performer heads edelbrock intake manifold
edelbrock performer 600 cfm carburettor
tremec tko 500 manual transmission 1st 3.27, 2nd 1.98, 3rd 1.34, 4th 1, 5th .68
limited slip differential 3.62
factory lowered and lengthened seat well for taller drivers
full galvanised chassis
disc brakes all round
twin roll hoops
3 point harnesses
imperial blue paint
image chb halibrand replica split rim wheels with spinners
bf goodrich radial ta tyres
full leather interior
full etb instruments
tax and mot till sept 2008
moto-lita wooden steering wheel
aston martin fuel filler cap
polished aluminium stone guards
double core radiator no overheating
sony cd player with i pod connection
always run on optimax v power
oil and filter changed every 1500 miles

[andicole0]

Welcome Paul,

Where are you based?

Just a couple of extra comments - "Drives Easily" Compared to what? Most Cobra's don't have anti lock brakes, some come with power steering and most have a huge amount of torque to just spin the rear wheels and go no where.

If anything does go wrong, again, this is probably the first place to start, you'll need to take the car to someone who has seen one before for most 'problems' and the guys here will know who.

Have fun looking and test driving

Andi.