[Scarebird]

Originally Posted by geeteeohguy

...These old cars, when maintained and kept within factory specifications, are IMO more reliable than the newer cars...

It sounds like you had a wonderful trip and I am glad you enjoyed it.

But please do not get hazy ideas, in as that quoted statement is complete nonsense.

Note over the decades even as more cars infest the road, far fewer are seen broken down alongside it. An example would be my step-daughter's 2005 Corolla with 250k+ miles. Never been apart and only rode the hook home once (corroded battery terminal*). Granted, it is one of the most boring cars ever assembled but even the AC still works.

* a very common issue with imports I have learned after repairing it.