9th Jul 2019, 20:38
I had 80s cars that were far more reliable than 2000 and newer. Especially Japan. Taking into account the Accords and Civics from that decade to 2000 and new. Same brand, same model. Even the paint was better. Some didn’t even didn’t return for warranty work.
I think it’s a bit extreme bringing up pre-war cars. Although our family had some exceeding 6 figures today if we kept them. My new cars are essentially disposable. May be wrong, but they drop in value everyday. May be wrong in future value, but I doubt it. I know you don’t buy cars just to make money or appreciation. But I have sold 60s and 70s special interest cars for more than my new models cost. There’s a lot of guys who have sold their old cars they kept and bought the newer version with the gains. So enjoy the older and sell for something new someday. Plus you can fun driving a classic convertible like a 55 Chevrolet for a while.
9th Jul 2019, 21:22
So according to your "claim" new "technology" is SO much "better"?
Does that include the modern Tesla with autopilot that are causing accidents that are not the driver's fault?
10th Jul 2019, 03:44
Sure, why not? Seeing that there are so many viewers or commenters on this forum that are old enough or even still alive to make the claim that 1940s cars had better technology.
Who knows, maybe it's Fred Flintstone himself.
10th Jul 2019, 13:17
If the build quality is poorer and increased high maintenance becomes valueless, it has little to no value. There’s technology that is very unreliable and simplicity is far more reliable. Like roll up windows being far more reliable than breaking cheap plastic power window regulators.
My new car has no spare. I cannot check my trans fluid via a dipstick. I miss having a radiator cap on my new car to easily flush my radiator. I don’t like the plastic neck on my modern radiator. I miss playing CDs in my car. I hate having to take so much off the engine just for access like plugs. Are these improvements?
9th Jul 2019, 20:01
You skipped a 20 year generation. What about 1960s cars?