> Would it be better or worse than a second-hand modern car at the same price? The difference would be so huge that I'm not convinced this question isn't rheto

> Would it be better or worse than a second-hand modern car at the same price? The difference would be so huge that I'm not convinced this question isn't rhetorical. Features that were high end or cutting edge in 1990 (progressive power steering, power windows, air conditioning, power adjustable seats, traction control, cruise control, airbags) are ubiquitous on all but the very cheapest cars nowadays. Features that we take for granted (Bluetooth integration / in-dash maps, automatic headlights, non-awful automatic transmissions, non-awful stereos) didn't even exist in 1990. Certainly from a safety perspective, probably from a luxury and convenience perspective, and possibly even from a performance perspective, a $9000 second-hand car is better than any car from 1990.