Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have driven both. The 427 certainly makes more music, but in terms of acceleration, it could pass a 289 only shortly before reaching the 100km/h (60mph) speed. Dued to it's lower weight the 289 was in front first - would win every red light short distance duel. Considering the much better handling of the 289, this would be my only choice if one day I really feel like buying one (which can not be excluded :-) To come back on photography, there's a beautiful Cobra picture here: http://www.cobra-web.nl/kwpolished002xv.jpg Didier >Jerry, >Agreed, but when the right side peddle is firmly depressed the 427 will get >out of it's own way making some very nice music. Maybe you couldn't stop >and maybe you couldn't turn but you were sure going fast. >>Don, >>I'm afraid that you are wrong. With a 427, the Cobra is a pig to drive. >>With the 289, it is a sweetie! The 427 never had the right balance. >>Jerry >> >> >>Don Dory wrote: >>> Didier, >>> Agreed on the umbrella shot. As to the Cobra, pictures just don't do >>> them justice. Now, an enthusiastic owner who puts a lot of pressure >>> on the loud peddle and a real 427 makes music. >>>> <http://mogool.com/PAW2007/?pic=15> >>>> <http://mogool.com/PAW2007/?pic=16> >>>> <http://mogool.com/PAW2007/?pic=14>