Go for a new car or customize a classic car

[Chip]

the "soft" metals you describe in modern cars are actually designed to buckle, thereby absorbing the impact of a collision-and protecting the occupants inside.

although i love older cars, in a high-speed collision, id place my bet on the newer cars with their crumple zones.

pag nabangga ka-
new car: wasak ang kotse pero buhay ka
old car: di masyado wasak ang kotse pero wasak naman katawan mo hehehe

[basti08]

yup, old cars tigas kaha...tayo ang absorb ng impact.

it is the other way around with new cars.

[OTEP]

I guess 'classic' should be defined. For me, a W123 Mercedes is already a classic, yet it is still modern enough to be used as a daily driver. It has:
*Crumple zones
*Seatbelts
*Halogen headlamps
*Foglamps
*Impact absorbing steering column
*Power steering
*Airconditioning
*Four wheel independent suspension
*Four wheel disc brakes
*Modern tires

ABS, EBD, SRS and a whole bunch of other acronyms aren't exactly available on entry level 'modern' cars, too.

[russpogi]

I guess 'classic' should be defined. For me, a W123 Mercedes is already a classic, yet it is still modern enough to be used as a daily driver. It has:
*Crumple zones
*Seatbelts
*Halogen headlamps
*Foglamps
*Impact absorbing steering column
*Power steering
*Airconditioning
*Four wheel independent suspension
*Four wheel disc brakes
*Modern tires

ABS, EBD, SRS and a whole bunch of other acronyms aren't exactly available on entry level 'modern' cars, too.

Agree! I am actually contemplating to get a W123 myself! That car is simply gorgeous! :inlove: