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I have always had dreams of driving a classic car on a daily basis. But, I
want a muscle car. Pretty as in Black sparkle and shiny chrome. I have
always loved my moms old chevy nova but I'd love a chevelle or like my old
malibu. Hubby says no but no good reason why. says gas...I drive a big
durango with my three year old most of the time - talk about waste of gas.
yeah maybe parts are hard to find - is this true of US classics? Maybe
weather issues but its going to be painted properly and I have a garage.
Is it really a bad idea or does hubby not like the idea of wifey having a
bad ass car while he drives the daddy mobile - Nissan Maxima. Any thoughts
- realistic - about why not? Please help because I am starting my cherry
mobile fund :)
Jennifersride
If there is a will there is a way. Major parts aren't really a problem for
most common American muscle.
There are always compromises as well. I like musclecars more than
anything, but I'd still have a lot of fun driving a cheaper, more
economical car like an old Triumph Roadster, Datsun Z, or an Opel GT (if
you can find one). Parts for these cars may be a little harder to find,
but they are out there. The above cars and others like it won't cost much
to buy in decent shape and I'm betting have much better MPG than a Chevelle
with a 454.
giant016
Sometimes the reason against the older cars are reliability or
safety...but, these are easy fixes we do it all the time it's as simple as
upgrading outdated components and bringing everything else up to a reliable
level. Things such as:
Disk brakes, electronic ignition, or even further with A/C, PW, PL, CD
etc.....Of course doing all of this can end up costing $30k, $40, or
more...but how much does a loaded Maxima cost?.......
Why drive around in a car that blends in? There are no practical reasons to
not own a classic..in fact most states do not even require inspection
stickers on cars over 35 years old...so it even save you a few bucks and
aggravation every year.
corbett_auto
If you care for the car and want it to stay nice, you will have to park it
in the winter - as I do. The old metal on these cars are not galvanized,
and will rust from the salt. I park mine the first time I see a salt
truck and wait for a couple of good rains in the spring to get the salt off
the roads. BTW, my truck sits outside, the old car sits inside. If you
get a popular auto, you will be always be able to get parts. Chevy,
Pontiac, Ford come to mind, but there are others as well.
philo
