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The budget thread got me thinking, would (or do) any of you own only classic cars as an alternative to having a mix of new and old? I'm not talking about just you, but would you let your wife and kids run errands or commute 30 minutes to work daily in a 30+ year old car if it was restored or a well maintained survivor?
Would the maintenance be cheaper than car / lease payments? (I think yes) Can they be as reliable as today's cars? (I think yes again) Can they be as safe? (twice the metal but half the safety features, tough call) Can they meet your needs? (grocery hauler, team bus, tow vehicle) I (and my wife) could definitely see losing the volvo for something with a lot of style and cheaper to boot. But I think if it left her stranded more than 3-4 times a year it would be a deal breaker. She's a teacher so showing up to work a few hours late doesn't cut it. For example purposes only: (IMG:http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/92/aa/7d_1_b.JPG) |
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QUOTE Would the maintenance be cheaper than car / lease payments? (I think yes) That presumes you have the time to do all the maintenance yourself. Time is the biggest factor for me. A 20 year old BMW 320i used to be my daily driver until I bought a '94 VW. The 320 was pretty reliable but it always needed a little bit of this and little bit of that. I couldn't imagine having to maintain a classic daily driver for both me and a wife. The new VW was a god-send. It liberated me from having to work on my daily driver every other weekend in order to keep it on the road. It also provided me with a car I could drive anywhere at a moment's notice. I never felt comfortable driving the 320 to Tahoe or LA. |
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