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Old 12-09-2023, 04:57 PM   #784 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary View Post
You mean 1984 Honda Accord, correct?

The only downfall is the loss of the cuteness factor (and the loss of the ability to park it in New York City).

Well, that and the fact that we may have more things to compete for our hard earned money these days. It's good to have a priority list.
I still don't see cars as light as mine being made again, and I hear horror stories about service bills higher than my lifetime expenses for buying used cars. The fuel-saving technology is amazing, but I wonder if it saves the owner any money overall. All the news about making newer cars lighter seems to involve reduced durability and serviceability. "High-strength steel" means "If damaged, cut it out and weld in a new part - if it's worth it." People still want to drive tanks to feel safe, and spend fortunes to display their self image through vehicle choice.
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