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I actually go an opposite approach. I am buying old cars - the market is great here in the US. I got a 47k mileage 1991 Mazda Miata for 4500$! And the girlfrie
by 0xDEEPFAC 7y ago
I actually go an opposite approach. I am buying old cars - the market is great here in the US.
I got a 47k mileage 1991 Mazda Miata for 4500$! And the girlfriend loves how cool it is and shifting stick. You should try to snag something from the 90s before people realize how nice they are.
Modern cars are spy machines needing constant software updates and nonsense features like "push button start" which is probably just a ploy to no longer have to make complicated ignition switches.
- decebalus1 7y agothat's nice and all. But if you collide with one of these new spy machines, you'll figure out why it's not the greatest idea to prefer old cars when you can afford newer cars. Safety is not something it's worth being a luddite for. I agree with you, even as a software engineer, I find it disgusting the amount of computing power my Honda has for that matter. However, if I run off the road, I would rather be in my current Honda than in my previous Honda (pre 2000). I think the 2010-2012 strike a sweet spot for what you're saying. Reasonable safety, not a lot of software.
- 0xDEEPFAC 7y agoTrue, it is dangerous to drive a cool sports car. But its light and it handles well - its even modular with a huge aftermarket meaning I was able to easily spend an extra 1k and get both upgraded brakes and rotors installed. Besides, if my girlfriend and I want to take a risk an enjoy a nice car I don't like the government telling me otherwise. You're right about that date range, probably the best without software that thinks its better than you. Its going to be bad when cars have full electronic steering with no mechanics - you will essentially be holding an xbox controller and have no idea about your cars alignment lol