If you have an older car (pre-computer) that has been thoroughly gone thru,
balanced/blueprinted, re-built suspension, etc., it will be MORE RELIABLE
than any new car. This is simply by virtue of the fact that there is much
less to go wrong with it. Think about it, no computer, no sensors, no
catalytic converter, no extra wires/fuses, no electronic OD (you can add it
if you want it) - just a plain ol' simple motor with simple wiring.
If it ever does break down, chances are good that you (or your backyard
mechanic friend) will easily be able to figure out what is wrong with it and
fix it for very little $$$. There's a lot to be said for owning an "old"
vehicle.
'92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
'84 GoldWing Interstate
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Steiger
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> 1) Do you really want to put your trust in a 30 year old AMC? Don't
get
> me wrong; I love the looks of the Javelin, but from what I've heard, AMC's
> weren't exactly known for their quality. (Though I'm sure there are
> exceptions.) Anyway, even if it is a quality vehicle, its still almost 3
> decades old. I'd love to have an old muscle car, but there's no way it'll
> be my only daily driver... I'm going to wait until I can afford 2
vehicles.
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