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Not to mention the fact that most such cars are already gone - so if more people adopt the GPs position, the prices will go through the roof for him too.

• pard68 3y ago
  That's true, but this isn't a solution, it's my hobby. No one has suggested that people should buy only antique vehicles. But to clear up this, it's a relatively inexpensive hobby if you are discerning and can wait. Only my wife's 03 Suburban cost more than $3000. Most of my antiques I have bought for far less. I bought the CJ5 this summer and it cost me $500 plus a new starter ($40). I also bought the '54 Chevy 2-ton this year, that cost $1000 and a new pair of contacts ($7) to get running and passing inspection. My coworkers all play video games. They spend more on computer parts than I spend on most entire vehicles.
  • jen20 3y ago
    To be clear, I agree with you (and drive a car from the 80s when I need to drive) - but am also in favour of legislation absolutely banning this kind of collection for when I ever do need a new vehicle. If you want your hobby to remain affordable it's probably a good idea to push for new cars to be at least as good as old ones!