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> I think it's important to note that a 2021 corvette is not a 1970 corvette. Think of all the additional safety features, the different materials of constructi
by xkcd-sucks 5y ago
> I think it's important to note that a 2021 corvette is not a 1970 corvette. Think of all the additional safety features, the different materials of construction, the vastly better electronics, etc.
This person is clearly neither a car enthusiast not a Corvette collector (e.g. one who determines the price via purchasing)
- jjk166 5y agoPaying more for something because it has become a valuable collector item is very much not the same as paying more for something because the value of currency has decreased.
- xkcd-sucks 5y agoBut who buys used cars except for people seeking transportation (honda civic, etc) or enthusiasts? Clearly the former group is not setting the price of sports cars
- jjk166 5y agoWe're not talking about buying a 50 year old corvette now vs when it was new, we're talking about buying a new corvette now vs a new corvette 50 years ago. And it doesn't matter if a car enthusiast doesn't care about safety features, if the manufacturer is required to put them in, and they cost money to add, then they affect the price all the same. Also I used to drive a corvette. It's actually a remarkably practical car for its category - not insanely expensive, low maintenance costs, and good lifetime. It's hardly a super-car intended for a small niche audience (though admittedly not a workhorse).