Drive old/older cars and trucks.
They’re cool.You can work on them yourself ( much older cars & trucks!)
Who needs all the hi tech bell whistles and computer everything? The poor little XYZ’z will suffer....
My first car had no aluminum or magnesium.
Right now used cars and pickups are really pricey.
I read a story that said the best used deals are on small SUVs with stick shift because few people can drive them so the pool of potential buyers is small.
I’ll be good with this as the truck i’m building has a carburator, deleted power steering and brakes, just about as simple as it gets.
I drive a 2003 Cadilac Deville. Bought it 4 years ago for $3,500. It had 34,000 miles. One of the guys I play bridge with was 88, and losing his vision. Not a great motor, but can't beat the price. Pristine condition
All well and good as long as you can still buy gas.
Wait for it. IMO > it’s coming.
See my reply #37.
The computer fuel injection does get superior mileage, but I have a dwell meter for setting points when the Nork/Chicom EMP takes them out.
I bought an 04 Hummer H2 last year. Always wanted one.
Love it and love to tinker on it. Plus watch the libs scowl as I drive by.
All I got
to say about that is...
Dam straight!
Need AC? Roll down the window...by hand crank.
Want to listen to the radio? Turn the nob...by your fingers. Tune it the same way by the other nob. Course there is the push buttons, etc.
Doesnt coast 1500 bucks to replace the heater/AC mixer either.
Absolutely. I have a 1966 vintage car. Runs great, rebuilt the engine myself. Also have plenty of spare parts. That thing will continue running for 50 more years without need for computer chips or diagnostic tools, as long as I can buy gasoline for it.
Remember the headlight dimmer switch on the floor?
Provided that you can get parts, yes. The same parts problems making it difficult to build new cars will likely affect your ability to keep the beater running as well.
Who needs all the hi tech bell whistles and computer everything? The poor little XYZ’z will suffer....
I would never want to drive some ancient relic from the past except in a 4th of July parade. My current generation Chevy Silverado is so much more refined. And when it comes to towing technology, it just can't be beat. Hooking up a trailer is a cinch with hitch guidance and the downward looking camera. A press of the button on the infotainment screen starts the light test that checks all the lights, including turn signals and brake lights. The integrated TPMS displays the trailer tire pressure and temperature on the infotainment screen. The integrated trailer brake controller gain is displayed on the driver information center every time I hit the brakes. If someone tries to steal my trailer, it sets off an alarm as soon as someone disconnects the 7 pin from the truck. And that's just trailer stuff.
I like having my LED lights, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, memory function seating and all the other creature comforts. If I remote start the truck during winter it turns on the heater, the heated seats and the steering wheel heat. In the summer a remote start will turn on the air conditioning. I like the safety of the blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, electronic stability control, antilock brakes, front and side airbags. I like the convenience of a fob I never need to take out of my pocket. Each door has its own button on the door handle, so I can lock and unlock the truck from any door. I like the convenience of pushbutton start and stop. The power down/up tailgate is also a nice touch. And the 6.2L engine with 10 speed transmission is so much better than some ancient V8 with a three speed transmission. I'll take my new truck over some 50 or 60 year old truck any day of the week.
Great idea but good luck finding a 60s-70s era vehicle in good shape.