Drivers have to learn throttle control, threshold braking, and how to effectively oversteer and understeer, all because there are no drivers aids to save a driver if they do something wrong. It is just the driver and the car. While modern cars may seem quieter and more economical at first, take a look at classic vehicles with small engines, and you will notice that they can be just as economical compared to today's saloon-like petrol engine Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, or even the BMW That was an exceptional result for a car first produced in As for servicing and maintenance, vintage cars come out above their modern counterparts since most servicing and maintenance work can be done by the owners.
Modern vehicles are packed full of electronics and having diagnostic tests run can be relatively costly. On the contrary, nearly every mechanical part on an antique car can be stripped and rebuilt. With modern vehicles, the sensors and electronics usually need to be replaced, which can be expensive.
If you have the right parts for a classic car, it can be much cheaper to repair. When you buy a new car, you may need to finance it. In the end, with interest payments, you could find you have paid considerably more than the selling price. In other words, new cars do not make good investments. Alternatively, a vintage car could be far more cost-effective, particularly if you plan to restore it yourself.
You can then search local parts stores for all the missing parts and rebuild or restore classic car yourself.
Usually, when you buy a car it is the opposite of an investment. The average modern car depreciates as soon as you drive it off the showroom floor and is worth just half of its original value after a few years. Classic cars, though, are a sound investment. When properly looked after, these cars appreciate in value as they get older. More Affordable Insurance for Classic Cars.
When it comes to vintage car insurance, again, classic cars come out on top. A classicor collector car insurance policy is far cheaper than a modern car policy, especially when taken out with a company that specializes in classic insurance. Drivers of classic cars report that their insurance policy is far more cost-effective than a policy for a modern car. Considering the above 10 points, particularly when you think about the affordability of a classic car insurance policy, would you swap your modern car for a classic?
You have to give them some part of you in order to get them give you the pleasure they can give. There are several reasons.
One would be a connection to the past. Some of the best cars where designed by people that had a passion for their job, and were not constrained by regulation. If I want to be safe … Read more ». I think it is quite personal when it comes to classic cars, just like with many other things actually. I like some classics simply because they are beautiful and certainly because they are different the most cars today. But hey, many modern cars are beautiful too.
To be bluntly honest in my opinion most classic cars do not belong on the road. Many cars are unsafe for the highways. Just think about Germany — I can not imagine a classic car on the German highway. Sure I have seen some on the city roads, but not on the highway. Well … Read more ». There is also … Read more ». Great article and some excellent comments. My own two cents worth? First, I agree that the current level of enthusiasm for classic cars is partly just a fashion trend, and like all such trends will pass.
I have been into old cars for a long time and remember the last bubble at the end of the s. And even to … Read more ». I am going to have to fundamentally disagree with the notions portrayed that classic cars are a trend or a fad as suggested by a number of persons here in this thread. The cars that today already are considered as classic outside of the exotics were simply normal but nice cars in their day. Too true Edward and that is the difference of course between old classic cars and modern cars.
The question of course therefore that could be asked is will any of the cars being made say from the s onwards attain classic status, given that for a large part they will disappear off the roads, given their mechanical and electronic complexity, with associated maintenance costs. Re my , two things there, yes it is a pleasant design and IMHO a lot better than much of the other dross out there, but am I likely to keep it for another 46 years. Electronics are, for those who deal in such things not me, I hasten to add very simple indeed.
I understand where GS is coming from, but I need to disagree just a bit. He is very well based, though. Which is pretty much the same what GS mentioned very well. Everything but medicine was better at that time. Cities, movies, music OMG, way better , bodies, friendships, lifestyle, … Read more ».
I love classic cars too, but I have to disagree with the notion that classics look better because the designers in those days used pencil and paper, creating shapes that are no longer possible using computer-based design software. I work as a designer in the automotive industry and have experience with computers and pencils. The automotive industry still employs highly skilled clay modelers that are fully capable of shaping romantic and very beautiful shapes.
The modern car is as you so rightly put it, very restricted by things like … Read more ». There are some great designs around today. But I also have much simpler view — with our highly developed sense of preservationism, anything old will be cherished by some, for better or for worse. However, what about people my age, 25 that are obsessed with cars? While GS was right about nostalgia, I think the love of classics is owed more to the mechanical and aesthetic attributes of older cars.
Personally I think you can widen this argument out beyond classic cars, and ask why do people choose cars beyond the most beige of cars such as the Toyota Corolla, VW Golf or Ford Focus? On top of that, classic cars are less complicated, hence easier to work on.
Sure, there is the issue of aftermarket parts, as it's not always easy to find body kits, spoilers, and other components for older cars. However, some people really enjoy this treasure hunt part of their build, sourcing parts from all over the country, or even the world. It sure is more satisfying than just buying everything from the local shop.
Modern cars are the opposite of a sound investment. On average, a modern car depreciates the minute it's driven off the showroom and is worth half its original value after just a few years of use. This is the opposite for classic cars. The older and rarer a classic car gets, the more valuable it becomes. Since their supply is limited, they typically hold their value for much longer and appreciate as time passes.
However, this only happens if you take good care of the classic car. We've already mentioned that older cars are easier to maintain due to their simpler mechanicals. However, it gets deeper than that. Even operating a classic is much simpler than a modern car. The moment you get into a modern car, you're bombarded by an array of buttons, many of which you may not know the function of.
It gets even worse if you own one of those modern cars that are entirely controlled by touchscreens. Even something as simple as turning on the windshield wipers can be a challenge in these cars. The weight of a car has a huge impact on the driving experience, which is why manufacturers are always looking for ways to reduce weight, especially in high-performance cars. A lighter car feels more agile and responsive, which makes for a more rewarding driving experience.
Modern cars are much heavier than classic cars, since they're equipped with heavier frames and more features. For example, the modern-day Mini is nearly twice as heavy as the old one, while the modern Volkswagen Golf is about mm longer than the s variant.
If you want to spend less, than an American car will be the fastest you can buy. The experts are at odds over which cars have the best handling as well. Again, it essentially boils down to how much you are willing to spend. Here are 10 reasons why American cars are better than European ones, and 10 others which say the opposite. For a good many years, American cars have been considered far inferior to European and Japanese made vehicles. Still, American cars are getting better.
Americans are starting to grow tired of coming in second and even third to other countries in terms of vehicle manufacturing, so a lot of progress has been made in the quality department. Currently, we have better quality in the lower priced to mid-range vehicles. European vehicles are still better in quality for the more expensive cars, but we are closing the gap. Maybe in another fifteen to twenty years we can be on top of the higher class car department as well. Style is another category that American cars seemed to have come in second place for many years.
Over the last several years, a lot of American buyers have turned to muscle cars once again. This has led to America becoming the top of the heap for offering a better style of car. When it comes time to paying for your vehicle, American made cars have long been the better deal. Here you can get more inexpensive cars - even fully loaded - in comparison to most European vehicles.
Fixing up your American made car is usually quicker, much easier to do, and a lot less expensive than if you own a foreign car.
On any chart that compares European vehicles to American cars in terms of fuel efficiency, you will see American vehicles far behind the front runner. In and again in , we were way behind the rest of the world in those terms, and most of that is because the fuel efficiency standards in Europe are much higher than they are here. We have come a long way in terms of closing that gap ,because American car makers are getting tired of seeing so many foreign cars on our roads.
When we are improving and they are remaining stagnant, the advantage has to go to American made vehicles. Most of the roads in Europe are smaller and narrower than American roads.
With less space to work with, the car manufacturers over there have to put out smaller cars so they fit into the space allotted on each side of the yellow line. Over there designers are always on the hunt for a new way to fit more people into a smaller car.
In America our roads are wider and not as twisty, so car companies can offer wider, more spacious vehicles. The next time you take off down the freeway in a Hummer or any large SUV think about that.
Pay attention to how much room you have on each side of you in traffic. Then think of what it would be like to drive that thing down a European road when you were far extended over the center line.
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