Chris, we have similar philosophies. When I encountered Check Engine
Light and Imobilizer problems with my 2007 Volvo, I knew that my 23-yr
old Chevy P/U would start and get me where I needed to go. I keep it up
and going for that reason. Fortunately, I have a local Volvo expert who
can bail me out of the modern electronic traps, but that doesn't help
when I'm away from home and the car refuses to start because of
over-zealous systems.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 1/22/2017 12:31 PM, Chris Trask wrote:
Could be. Some might quietly question the sense of spending $853 in
repairs for a 17-year-old vehicle that would get just $2,400 as a trade-in.
Bottom line is that it the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned, and that
deserves some consideration. Sure, something else could go wrong, but I just
don't like the newer ones with all the computer control, electric windows,
keyless entry, etc. Just more stuff to go wrong.
Some people here say to go to the antique auto auctions. Never mind the
fancy stuff inside, just cruise around outside. Lots of decent older vehicles
out there that are in decent shape and might be in need of an overhaul. Still
cheaper than new ones and far more reliable. Some day I may go and look for
that long-wanted 1959 Chevy pickup with a V8 and a transmission with the Granny
Low.
Now that I have my long-waited 1969 French bike, the Universe may be on
my side about the pickup as well.
I'm beginning to sense that my plates are youngsters!
Only ten years old? Mine are 17, and the plastic coating peeled
off years ago.
While shooting a few random shots to learn how Lightroom handles lens
corrections, I noticed a selfie in the trailer ball. My apologies for
the 10-yr old license plate, but that's how we save money down here in
the hills.
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
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