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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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I think also that all of the above greatly depends on the kind of driving you do. If you do a lot of easy highway miles, an older car will likely be just fine. If you do a lot of stop and go or short trips, older cars dont hold up as well. Especially lots of city driving, which doesn't really let the car warm up, and can cause premature wear on various systems.
Newer cars are much better equiped for stop and go because they warm up faster, have more efficient fuel and emissions systems etc.. |
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