What if you had 5,00,000-6,00,000 bucks to spend? Would you rather go for a new car or get an old classic car and customize it? There are some things I just HATE about modern cars (mid segment cars at least).
1. The body is weak as hell. A bike collision can dent most modern cars pretty badly.
2. Realistically, no modern car (for that price range) can last more than 3 years.
3. The luxury components (ex: A/C, seats) are VERY sub standard.
4. McPherson suspension system sucks. It just saves the manufacturer costs and doesn't benefit the consumer in any way.
5. The leg room even in the Ford Fiesta/ Ikon is very poor (for South Asian standards at least).
6. Most modern cars can't take town/ village roads. The ride is just horrible.
I honestly feel that most "mid segment" cars are just over-marketed gimmicks rather than a comfort adding utility. Anyone else feel this way out there???
classic cars are for those who will have it as their 3rd...4th or even 5th car na.
I don't mean something super exotic like a 1930s Ford. Maybe an old 80s muscle car? I dunno the situation in your area but out here, many guys with some money out here are turning back from the Fords and the Hyundais to the good ol' Ambassidor/ Standard and refitting it. It's a slow trend but it's thankfully starting off!!!
Can we clarify what currency you're talking in? If it's Indian rupees, it's almost a 1:1 comparison with Philippine pesos, but if it's Pakistani rupees or Nepalese, we're lost... please clarify.
As for me, whatever rocks your boat. Classic cars are nice if you can get a body in good condition, but the amount of gas you use in traffic on those old carburators often means that they're relegated to weekend use only.
And no, there's nothing wrong with McPherson struts... it's all in how the suspension is tuned.
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i have no clue how you can say 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are true for all 'mid segment' (do you mean midsize? or midpriced?) cars. i can agree with #5 if you're taller than 6'2"
i'll go with the brand new one. use it for around 3-5 years, dispose it and get a new one. that simple.
i agree with the post of restoration is good for something who has bread to spare and the car is around the 3rd or 4th car na. tapos super classic like a mustang muscle car or a 60's porsche. kung 80's, the cars i could think about are yung mga 80's na Bimmers or the MBs or Corvettes. kung mga lancer and corollas lang naman eh forget it.
otherwise, if it is of daily use, i'd spend the bread on getting a new one as i've mentioned above.
how about a future classic? yung mga 80's or 90's car na may potential na maging classic in 10 or 20 years (or even now). maganda siguro yung may cult following o kaya yung kokonti pa lang nakakalam.
On Top Gear these cars were voted to be "A Future Classic", the VW Corrado VR6 and Mercedes 190E 2.5 16 Cosworth.
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VW Corrado VR6
Mercedes 190E 2.5 16 Cosworth
Lexus LS400
Citroen XM
Alfa Romeo GTV6
BMW CSL
Ferrari F355
pero medyo mahal pa yan sa ngayon and expect it to increase in value. pedeng pede na ciguro dyan 5m-6m php (or more sa ferrari). meron din naman mas murang future classics below 500k php medyo magreresearch ka nga lang.
right now ang masasabi kong future classic na abot kya ng bulsa ay yung 80's or 70's nissan fairlady. kasi nung kapanahunan nung kotse na to kinukutya/tinatalo nung mga fairlady drivers ang mga porsche owners pag dating sa weekend/leisure race. medyo may cult following na ito sa japan..
Or A Yutivo Chevrolet Camaro '69. Locally produced ito ng Yutivo Sons Hardware Company, Manila Philippines. Salpakan mo ng engine ng corvette hehe o kaya chevy 575. meron kasi sa village namin dati. Project car ng dad ng isang homeowner kaso namatay siya. ngayun ibinebenta nung anak. pero lately di ko na nakikita yung car.
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