Go for a new car or customize a classic car

**finchy18** · March 22nd, 2006 03:30 PM

classic talaga? pwde nman mid 90's

**Ito_Citytoto** · March 22nd, 2006 03:53 PM

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** · March 22nd, 2006 04:23 PM

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** · March 23rd, 2006 08:35 PM

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

**Bogeyman** · March 23rd, 2006 08:36 PM

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

**pixelparadigm** · March 23rd, 2006 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by 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???

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** · March 23rd, 2006 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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???

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** · March 23rd, 2006 09:38 PM

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.