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I really fail to see the appeal of most classic cars. Some of the styling is nice but the total absence of modern technology and safety features, combined with awful gas mileage, would steer me away from ever actually owning one.
Have you driven any classic cars? I have and I love the general feel they have. Hard to describe but classic car enthusiasts know what I'm talking about.
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As for those old 60s and 70s boats on wheels, I fail to see any redeeming qualities aside from maybe a trunk so large you can stuff an entire family of murder victims into it with room leftover for groceries.
Yes, the big trunk does come in handy. Also, big and comfortable seats, a wide interior (don't feel cramped), plenty of chrome and real metal, the torque of a big V-8 and the ability to easily burn rubber. I refer to them not as boats but as true full-sized luxury car. Certainly more enjoyable for me than a modern econobox or weird-looking blob-shaped car. Here is an example of enjoying a classic car ('74 Cadillac Coupe de Ville):
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I occasionally see people driving them around here, desperately trying to navigate narrow streets and sharp turns, often to the amusement and frustration of those around them.
How do people manage to drive the modern large and bulky SUVs and trucks? I have been driving my '76 Cadillac Limousine since 1999 on all kinds of roads, including mountain roads. Have not had any problem navigating. And, on the open road and surface streets, the big classic cars are ridiculously easy to drive.
Whenever I see one of these "Millennial" threads it almost always devolves into what this one did. Us "old guys" say one thing while the "young guys" say something on the lines of, "Well I don't have _____________".
In this case it's a comment about not having a parking space. Of course you don't, you live in an apartment. So did we when we were 23. We didn't have a dedicated parking space when we were that age. Or money, either.
Classic cars are a hobby. Almost by definition hobbies are expensive. It doesn't matter what that hobby is. A 23 year old just starting out doesn't usually have money for hobbies.
But time doesn't stand still. You won't always be 23 and starting out. So your circumstances will change, as will your interests.
05 Tahoe is my 'mom' mobile. Minvans are soul crushing.
I've seen similar expressions before and I just have to ask. What is this even supposed to mean?
For someone who needs to transport more than two children and the stuff that goes along with them, or pretty much any combination of people and a lot of cargo, a minivan is the most practical vehicle.
I've seen similar expressions before and I just have to ask. What is this even supposed to mean?
For someone who needs to transport more than two children and the stuff that goes along with them, or pretty much any combination of people and a lot of cargo, a minivan is the most practical vehicle.
It means they don't want to drive a mini-van.
I understand the practicality of a mini-van. I have two kids, and getting them into a sedan, along with luggage and such for a family road trip for the weekend is nearly impossible. A minivan is very practical and I'm sure it would make my life a hell of a lot easier.
I've seen similar expressions before and I just have to ask. What is this even supposed to mean?
For someone who needs to transport more than two children and the stuff that goes along with them, or pretty much any combination of people and a lot of cargo, a minivan is the most practical vehicle.
It means its so bland and unfun to drive that a little bit of you dies inside.
I previously asked why a millennial like me with the budget would get a 1971 Dodge Charger instead of a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT and I will concede the points about "real metal", and that newer Dodge/Chrysler vehicles come with too many communist baby sitting features and a locked ECU/PCM (electronic control unit/powertrain control module) that needs to be unlocked or replaced by a third party to remove them or make a custom tune.
I'm talking about things mandated by the feds to reduce stock performance in favor of fuel economy, such as deactivating 4 cylinders in an automatic when the computer doesn't think it is required. These things can be overridden with a custom tune, but it is a hassle.
The newer muscle and pony cars come criminally quiet stock!
Let me preface this, I am a millennial who grew up watching monster trucks and tractor pulls in the late 80's so there were a number of old looking cars and trucks on the circuits. Not just muscle cars there were funny car El Caminos, modified 4x4s from the 1930's and 40's, a two wheel drive 1908 C-cab delivery truck, El Camino monster trucks, Corvette monster trucks, a black 1951 Ford Panel Wagon monster truck, a 1950 Chevy Panel wagon monster truck and a Yellow Model-T among 3 to 5 window coupes used for mud bogs. I still enjoy looking at classic car bodied monster trucks like the new Gas Monkey Garage muscle car, 1970's truck bodied trucks like Titan or the various 1941 Willy's trucks whether it is Black Smith, River Rat, Captain's Curse or Nasty Boy. I also enjoy going to classic car shows and seeing old Vettes, the batmobile (the Adam West one,) muscle cars, old woodies, three and five window coupes, etc. I appreciate these cool looking cars.
That said, I much rather modern cars (say 1990+) as they have better fuel mileage and safety features. Also, I wasn't born with a wrench in my hand so if my (theoretical) 1960's muscle car were to breakdown like my brother's 1974 Chevelle Malibu did, good luck replacing the parts. It is mostly about saving when people buy cars. Unless they are a grease monkey gearhead who was born with a wrench in their hand, they aren't going to be able to fix these older cars if they were to have a breakdown.
We have 7 cars/trucks which are considered classic: 2 from 1929, 2 from 1931, 1 from 1941, 1 from 1947, one from 1958. These are in addition to our daily modern drivers.
You don't buy a classic car with fuel economy in mind (even though the '29s and '31s get better gas mileage than 6 out of our 7 daily drivers.)
Owning a classic car is for pleasure and fun. The '31 station wagon has dropped off a load of kids at school -- they were so excited as it was far more fun that being stuck on a school bus.
I do charitable work with the older cars. I donate my car and time to local groups for fundraisers. We're good for several hundred dollars.
We've driven couples to prom, brides and grooms to weddings and receptions.
At car shows I answer questions people have about the vehicle, let them hop in and take pictures. I've listened to people reminisce about their past; about family members who've left this life many years ago, but who had the same car.
I just love driving the cars around and seeing the smiles and waves.
The best thing for any classic car owner to do (lest they find themselves in your brother's quandry) is join their vehicle's interest club. Speaking as someone with 2 87 year old vehicles, having a cadre of individuals with the same cars is very helpful. The networking between club members and regions is most helpful.
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