I'm going to tell you women why old cars

Since so many of you ask, there's a reason why I'm fixed on old cars besides my upper middle aged crusty ass ok? Number one today's modern pieces of shit will be in the wrecker before an old car with twice as many miles
Secondly, there's no comfortable modern car. 3rd, and of course most of you women won't understand this, I'm not rich, nor am I stupid enough to make payments on some modern car with no class.
4th, unlike a lot of y'all, I don't follow trends.
Know your engines. 3.8 liter will outlast a 3.6 3 times over. Modern cars are only built for looks and convenience, not longevity and reliability.
5th, modern cars are overpriced 3-4 times over.
6th, metallurgy. Look in to it.

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ninalanyon · 61-69, T

The only reason people think old things are better is because only the best survives. The majority of the old stuff disappeared without trace.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@ninalanyon Much of it un-lamented too!

I used to know someone whose hobby was restoring 19C furniture. He told me the Victorians were as capable of low quality as anyone now, and it is common to find tricks like salvaged tea-chest plywood for drawer-bottoms and cupboard backs.