S2000 vs Other
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My dream has always been a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C.
But at $350K, a little steep.
So then several years back I considered a Cobra replica. Best at the time was an ERA 427 S/C with a 427 side oiler installed. About $60K.
Then Carroll Shelby announced he was getting back into the Cobra making business with the Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series. Originally was supposed to be available with a 427 side oiler motor at $75K. This crept up to $80K. Then $90K. Then $100K. Now $125K. This is just too much for a car that you can argue is still not really a Cobra but a replica.
Then I began test driving Corvettes and 911s. Corvettes have great torque but they're put together like sh!t -- typical american car quality. Was about to buy an '89 911 Cabrio but someone bought it out from under me.
Friend reminded me how much I liked the S2000 at the '99 NY Auto Show. Re-read all the reviews in the car magazines (I never throw out old issues). The reviews, my great experience with my two other HMC cars (Legend and 3.2TL), plus my ride-of-a-lifetime with S2000 Owner who lives in the neighboring town, convinced me to go for the S2000.
Haven't regretted it for a second!
[This message has been edited by S2000 Driver (edited January 06, 2001).]
But at $350K, a little steep.
So then several years back I considered a Cobra replica. Best at the time was an ERA 427 S/C with a 427 side oiler installed. About $60K.
Then Carroll Shelby announced he was getting back into the Cobra making business with the Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series. Originally was supposed to be available with a 427 side oiler motor at $75K. This crept up to $80K. Then $90K. Then $100K. Now $125K. This is just too much for a car that you can argue is still not really a Cobra but a replica.
Then I began test driving Corvettes and 911s. Corvettes have great torque but they're put together like sh!t -- typical american car quality. Was about to buy an '89 911 Cabrio but someone bought it out from under me.
Friend reminded me how much I liked the S2000 at the '99 NY Auto Show. Re-read all the reviews in the car magazines (I never throw out old issues). The reviews, my great experience with my two other HMC cars (Legend and 3.2TL), plus my ride-of-a-lifetime with S2000 Owner who lives in the neighboring town, convinced me to go for the S2000.
Haven't regretted it for a second!
[This message has been edited by S2000 Driver (edited January 06, 2001).]
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From: Sheridan
Originally posted by S2000 Driver:
My dream has always been a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C.
My dream has always been a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C.
I've ridden in it.
I think the S2000 probably outhandles the original Cobra and I think their top speeds are similar because the Cobra gets light at 150 mph, but the Cobra probably beats the S2000 by two or THREE seconds, zero to 60 !
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