3 ms·But now you are playing the lottery.by mbfg 4y agoBut now you are playing the lottery.xyzzyz 4y agoNot any more than buying a new car in 1980s, especially American-made one.mbfg 4y agoi had an 85 Honda CRX SI. cost me $12500. Got 45m/g. Lasted 250,000m, and still ran fine, but traded it in. I can't afford a Honda today.xyzzyz 4y ago$12500 in 1985 is $35000 today. That's more expensive than MSRP of highest trim of 2022 Honda Civic, which is a better car than any 1985 Honda.mbfg 4y agomy salary hasn't increased 3 times in that time period.