On Dallas highways, no way.
Jack Boyett said:
I'm commuting in an '87 mercedes diesel right now. I was driving a '95 corvette a few years ago.
Not mentioned yet is the benefit of cost. It will be cheaper to buy a 1975 F150 off of facebook, drive it 200,000 miles, and use a mechanic for each and every repair than it will be to buy a new one for $70k.
despite drivers being 10 times worse...TMoney2007 said:Judging by the fact that you're still alive, that is fairly obvious.Trinity Ag said:I've been driving for almost 40 years and have never been in anything remotely like that accident.aggieforester05 said:
This video changed my opinion of driving a classic car:
"I haven't been killed in a classic car" is such a nothing statement... New cars are drastically safer. That's why the rate of deaths per vehicle miles is like a third of what it was in the 1970's.
Not sure why you are putting words in my mouth to alter my point.TMoney2007 said:Judging by the fact that you're still alive, that is fairly obvious.Trinity Ag said:I've been driving for almost 40 years and have never been in anything remotely like that accident.aggieforester05 said:
This video changed my opinion of driving a classic car:
"I haven't been killed in a classic car" is such a nothing statement... New cars are drastically safer. That's why the rate of deaths per vehicle miles is like a third of what it was in the 1970's.
Did this with my Mustang. Shoulder belts from a convertible and high back seats from a Corvette. Also four wheel disc brakes and improved the steering with a Shelby Quick-Steer arm.Trinity Ag said:
But stupidity, recklessness, and distraction are bigger risks to your life than driving a 1959 Bel Aire. All that being said, I would 100% put shoulder belts in it to hedge my bets if I were driving it regularly.
Yep!Trinity Ag said:
Roughly 1/3 of all vehicle crash fatalities are:
- motorcyclists (17%)
- pedestrians (14%)
- bicyclists (2%)
Those + driving faster than your skills and vehicle can handle contribute to a majority.
HtownWilly12 said:
I have driven a classic as a daily twice, both restomods. A 1970 K10 with a 454 and a 1984 C30 Dually with a 454. Lived inside the loop in HOU so not a lot of wear and tear and really was a lot of fun.
We are about to list a 1968 Camaro black with white stripes that you could light some tires up on a daily drive.
drumboy said:
I first typed "98 civic" but changed it to Firebird cause those are much cooler. Crazy that I remember wanted new cars in the 90s and those are classics now.
My daughter has a 97 or 98 TJ and it looks cool but is constantly needing work.
tk for tu juan said:
The old Volvo commercials with these vehicle drops are burned in my brain.
Good. Leaves more bricks for those of us who know.....BrazosDog02 said:tk for tu juan said:
The old Volvo commercials with these vehicle drops are burned in my brain.
To be fair, if I had to drive a Volvo, I'd probably drive off a cliff as well so this might be an appropriate test.
DartAg1970 said:
Looking for some opinions:
I am thinking about my next car and I am considering getting a classic car and using it as my primary vehicle. I don't do a lot of driving; maybe 10k-12k miles per year. I work from home 3-4 days per week and I wouldn't really be looking for a show car or anything that isn't meant to be driven. I am wondering if I am just completely mad for considering this.