Go for a new car or customize a classic car

[arif_moin]

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???

[GlennSter]

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?

sir...5-6 million o 500k-600k?

depends sa gamit.kung everyday car, malamang new car.

classic cars are for those who will have it as their 3rd...4th or even 5th car na.

[arif_moin]

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!!!

[oldblue]

new car. i'm not a mr. fix it person.

[niky]

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.

[theveed]

Dude, you need to get the decimals and commas straight, nobody seems to understand your post hehe.

[seonadancing]

Given the choice to of having to customize a classic ford GT or buying the new ford GT e dun na ako sa bago tapos cocustomize ko sya, pwede ba yun?

[empy]

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"

[ILuvDetailing]

Daily driver - Brand New definitely
Weekend/chick car - Customized classic

[1D4LV]

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.

[finchy18]

classic talaga? pwde nman mid 90's

[Ito_Citytoto]

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.

Top gears Classic wall

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..

[Ito_Citytoto]

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.

[Ebony]

If I already have other "modern" cars and have lots of money to burn, I would probably customize a classic car. Otherwise, no.

[Bogeyman]

I'll go for the new car, and find myself a less expensive hobby.

[pixelparadigm]

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???

What's with the modern car hating? Could you even just cite one instance on which a brand new car is better than the old ones? Apparently, I also like old time contemporary throwbacks, but it should be with none of the old time drawbacks.

[Sheep]

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???

I will use my cash first to enroll again in math101, to get my decimals and commas straight. Before I start my dilemma on which car to choose so as when I post on car forums/talk board everybody would understand me so that people wont strain their eyes on what the !#*#$ they are seeing on their pc monitors

[ale828]

New cars depreciate the first few inches you drive out of the dealership. While classic cars even appreciate if you treat it well enough. classic cars is good for a 2nd or 3rd car option but if your buying a first or everyday car then go for a brand new one.

[mfo]

Go for a brand new car, like the Honda jazz or toyota vios

[Flagg]

If I had 5,000,000 pesos:

3m on a Volvo S60T5 then
1-2m on a '65 - '66 Shelby GT350 or both!

If I had 500,000 pesos:

1995 E34 body M50 engine 525i

Oooohhh what a diff 1 zero makes....