Owning only classic cars, another ancillary to Quennie's thread |
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Owning only classic cars, another ancillary to Quennie's thread |
jonwatts |
Mar 30 2004, 10:05 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
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) |
blonde914 |
Mar 30 2004, 11:51 PM
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SHERRY Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,630 |
Jon,
For my children it has to be a total saftey issue. I let them ride with me in the 914, but I don't love them enough to let them drive my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) . They don't have the experience to drive something that could get them killed or that my boys would have to show off in. For me, I know my hudband would prefer that I only drove my 914 on short jaunts in the area, but he also knows I am an adult who has a brain and a cell phone if I need help. I have been stranded in new cars too. I get to choose! I can fit alot of shopping in the trunks of the 914. It's pretty amazing actually. I don't like to buy new cars. I want to pay cash, and have the depreciation already deducted. I can take the $$$ that I save and invest or utilize it in other ways. My husband used to do alot of the car repairs/maintenance himself, before TOSHIBA took all of his spare time, now it is getting someone honest and good to do the work. This is true for the older cars and the newer ones. Sherry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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