Bringing a Cobra to Hawaii

[coremaster21]

I recently got orders to Hawaii and I will be moving there next year. My question is if you guys think it would be a good idea to bring my 03 cobra there. I have been without it for two years now and probably have drove it 100 miles within my two years of ownership and it has been awful. It stays at my parents house in the garage so I only drive it when I visit them which is like 3 times a year. But because of that it is in amazing condition and has 60,000 miles.

The military will pay to ship it out there so that is not a problem. I will probably not be able to store it in a garage the first year or so, it will probably hang out under a cover in the parking lot. I am aware of the weather there and the salt in the air but is it really that bad? I am going to be there for about 4 years and I would try to get an apartment with a garage at some point to store it.

My plan is to start making videos on Youtube and Instagram if I bring it but I don't want to ruin it with the so called salty weather. What would you guys do? Any recommendations are welcomed and any suggestions about living in Hawaii are appreciated as well.

Thanks!

 

[roy_1031]

I would leave it at your parents house if it’s not in the way. I bought a vehicle from the coast here in SoCal it had a lot of hidden rust, I could only imagine it being stuck on a island. Also I hear cops drive there personal cars there so they’re extra sneaky. I’d keep it well preserved at your parents house.


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[BigPoppa]

I would leave the car in the parent's garage

 

[HudsonFalcon]

I also would also leave it at your parents house. It sucks not having it but at least you know it's safe and sound.

 

[Zemedici]

I say **** it - bring it

Worst comes to worse you don’t like it and you could sell it for some good money on the island

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

Bring it over and drive it. It is worthless sitting at your parent's place undriven. If you want to make youtube videos and instagram photos, you need to drive it often!

 

[AustinSN]

What's the point in owning it if you can't drive it?

You'll probably have some of the most memorable experiences with it out there.

And Josh is right, I bet the value rockets if you sell it out there due to difficulty of getting one.

 

[coremaster21]

Thanks for all the input guys, really a tough decision. Might just end up buying a 350z while there, really dig those.

 

[Gravik]

Bring it.

If you had an s550 though I would suggest selling and getting something else lol

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[CV355]

Worst comes to worse you don’t like it and you could sell it for some good money on the island

My vote was "leave it" until I read this comment... You could make a good chunk of change selling it after 4 years...

 

[Zemedici]

My vote was "leave it" until I read this comment... You could make a good chunk of change selling it after 4 years...

that's what I was thinking, he could sell for a premium because the car is there already....simple sale. I bet he'd have to beat the sellers away with a stick. hahaha

 

[BigPoppa]

This thread needs a poll

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

If you bring it you can run it all the way up to 55mph,

 

[roy_1031]

If you bring it you can run it all the way up to 55mph,

That’s second gear territory!


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[Iamchris]

I just got back from Oahu and Maui, I have been there before. Honestly, just buy something inexpensive there and leave the Cobra behind. It is going to get some abuse there, it could be fine in some places, but wont be in others. It is sandy, salty, windy, bumpy, dirty, rocky... and there is a decent chance it will get broken into or hit. Our rental even got a little abused while we had it.

I was just thinking, while I was there, that I wouldnt take my cars there...

 

[BRNG ITT]

Lived there for 3 years.

Had my 2011 GT and 2002 2.3 KB Lightning.

The good:

The weather.
The views for photo ops.
The weather.
A few car shows, and a couple of mustang groups that meet up.

The bad:

The traffic. And low speed limits.
People can’t drive.
People can’t park.
Thieves.
The water (sprinklers, hose, car washes) is full of minerals. You will get really really bad water spots if you don’t keep up with your car.

 

[raustin0017]

Don't ship it over unless you plan on selling it over there. Roads are crap, traffic is crazy and it will get damaged or broken into. Enjoy your time and buy a used beater and save the coin your going to pocked from the COLA.

Good luck....

 

[jmsa540]

Op, pm me.

I just did a three year your there.

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[VegasMichael]

When I was in the Navy they offered to ship my car for free; however, their idea of shipping was taking it on an aircraft carrier. I was worried about insurance coverage so I called my insurer and they said NO WAY will we cover your car on a warship in the Pacific Ocean. Needless to say I made other arrangements. I've spent a great deal of time in Hawaii and to be honest I wouldn't take it unless, like Josh stated, you would want to sell it there.

 

[SolarYellow]

I say **** it - bring it

Worst comes to worse you don’t like it and you could sell it for some good money on the island

You are aware of the people of the state in question? The sound of anything over a 2 stroke frightens them.