What do you need room for! you got some mates or something!
lookoutas,
Jul 15, 7:46am
I don't know why you're so concerned murray. Do you wanta buy one!
If money is the issue, buy a modern 6 year old BMW for 3K. Sort've explains it all doesn't it.
ema1,
Jul 15, 10:39am
Probably priced above where a spotty youth affording it and trashing it could be on the cards. That would be such a waste.
murray55,
Jul 15, 2:13pm
My point exactly .explain why a say 30 year old Holden is worth as much or more than a 10 year old BMW .I know there are lots of variables but the BMW will be so superior in all aspects it's not funny. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of E39 Chargers, 350 Monaros and GTHO Falcons, and several USA Muscle cars from the past .what I am talking about is some tired old HQ Holden with zero charisma advertised for $10,000 !To my mind it's worth $1000 tops, but this is only my opinion and I am sure will differ from others.
bellky,
Jul 15, 2:20pm
Fair enough murray55 but the question(s) to put to you are: 1) Do you like Mustangs (or whatever), and 2) Can you afford to pay what they are worth. If you answer no to either of these questions then really the whole thread is pointless because it doesn't matter really whether you understand it or not; that's just the way it is.
pebbles61,
Jul 15, 3:32pm
Actually I do lol, got heaps of space for the pub crawl!
murray55,
Jul 15, 4:07pm
Then all threads on all topics are pointless !The purpose of these threads is the opportunity to discuss various topics .yes there are some Mustangs (early Shelby) I very much like, and consider classic muscle cars are indeed worth big $$$$ .it's the run of the mill varieties I think are overvalued by their owners. My whole point of this thread is to illicit opinions from others as to whether they think owners are being totally unrealistic in the value they are putting on vehicles when advertising on TM. .just because something is "just the way it is" does not mean it is either right or should not be open to debate.
pebbles61,
Jul 15, 4:10pm
493599068<<< that's a lot more car for a lot less money :D
murray55,
Jul 15, 4:16pm
This listing says all I need to say !
trogedon,
Jul 15, 9:07pm
I'd never want to own it but a nice old car. Lots of these got wrecked just for the engine to replace worn out MGC lumps (the same).
pebbles61,
Jul 15, 9:12pm
Same reason a lot of 4/44's were raided by MG owners lol
I'm not a big 3L fan, mainly because they made it RWD, which is the complete opposite of what the landcrab was all about. Plus I'm not a RWD fan.
Also look at this monster: 474540511how can a car be so big with so little room inside!! lol they're just so big!
969pnz,
Jul 16, 6:22am
People enjoy their old cars for many reasons,but the most common would be for the fun of actually DRIVING again as opposed to merely navigating a cocoon. Mustangs are a good example of a generation of cars that encompassed everything from kids' college car,mums shopping basket through to outright racer, and because of a vast supply of aftermarket and/or option kits, could be personalized to suit. Whether someone prefers British,Australian, American, Japanese, or European cars is irrelevant, so long as they enjoy their choice. Value is a result of supply and demand,and is established when a seller and a buyer come to an agreement. No more,no less!
bellky,
Jul 16, 8:04am
Well here's my opinion. It's a dumb debate. It's negative. People are just poor and jealous and want to have a moan. They should get over it and stop dreaming about cars they can't afford. They should go buy a Corolla and be happy with their missus.
pebbles61,
Jul 16, 8:31am
lol I'm sure there are plenty of people out there (like myself) who would never buy a Mustang if they won the lotto this week.
bellky,
Jul 16, 9:46am
Yeah apparently, the likes of those oldschool.co.nzers lol.
bellky,
Jul 16, 10:07am
Actually I came back to delete but too late. I probly shouldn't have mentioned that like that. Too late now.
pebbles61,
Jul 16, 10:08am
Not too late!
bellky,
Jul 16, 10:15am
Yeah too late - option to edit or delete was gone when I came back after thinking about it. I should have just said oldschoolers.
tgray,
Jul 16, 10:22am
I can. I honestly would rather drive that than a brand new car. I love that fact it doesn't appeal to everyone, you included.
969pnz,
Jul 16, 12:19pm
Hey guys,lighten up! Each to his own.I have a 66 Mustang which is VERY affordable to keep on the road,with plentiful and cheap parts available ex USA. For less money I could have bought a tidy Jag XK8, a way superior drive, but I could not have afforded the ripoff service/parts costs. And dont even start me on costs re my brother's Porsche! The only downside to running a classic car is the stupid marque snobbery which sometimes shows its ugly head,but this is more than made up for by the cameraderie at get -togethers.
richardmayes,
Jul 16, 12:38pm
It would be a boring old world if everyone drove only cars that Murray 55 likes.
The only thing wrong with that car, is, it should be candy apple red, not Toyota Corona silver!
pebbles61,
Jul 16, 12:47pm
Aye this is so true!
xpfairmont,
Jul 16, 12:53pm
I feel sorry for people who don't have such cars. They'll NEVER figure it out. But there seems to be a bit of comparing LP's to MP3's
pebbles61,
Jul 16, 12:57pm
I've given up trying to explain to people who ask why I drive such an old car, they only think of the mpg lol
xpfairmont,
Jul 16, 1:01pm
Doesn't seem to apply so much with older cars. The only people who say rude things to my face about my car are usually Commodore fans in HRT jackets whom own a late 80's Toyota. Owners of old "real" Holdens don't tend to talk such crap.
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