So, it seems as though there are mixed opinions on this topic, which is normal. I am encouraged to see that some people do use older cars as daily drivers, though. As for emissions issues, cars from the 70s aren't required to go through those tests in Massachusetts (I can't recall the earliest model year that does off the top of my head). I have basic mechanical ability, having rebuilt a few engines and worked on old Pontiacs for about 10 years now, so fixing small problems as they arise is no big deal. I won't lie, though...in the biting cold of January, without a heated garage to work in, I can get pretty lazy and annoyed at having to troubleshoot a problematic car.
As for gas prices, I try to rationalize that, or at least I did back when I was cruising in the GP daily. Many people in America are paying big money to lease new cars, or to buy them outright. I can buy a whole lot of gas before I come close to spending what someone with a new car spends on payments. The $750 that I just dropped on the Volvo could also have bought a lot of gas!
Half-Inch Stud, how does an electric fuel pump make an older car more reliable or driveable? I'm curious.
SlinkyBMX, you're the first person from the state whom I've seen on the board! Good to know I'm not alone here. BTW, your Formula is tempting and would be in my garage if I had extra cash on hand.
__________________
|