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re: This guy makes a case for driving an old car without all the tech bells and whistles
Posted on 3/1/25 at 10:12 am to Hangover Haven
Posted on 3/1/25 at 10:12 am to Hangover Haven
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Wish I still had my '95 2 door Tahoe. It had a cassette player in it... Best truck I ever owned. My 15y/o son is pissed I got rid of it.
They didn't sell that well when new contrary to what some may expect, but that may have been due to GM limiting production of them so as to have more capacity for 4 door Tahoes and Burbs which had higher profit per vehicle.
I've always liked them but the short wheelbase takes a little getting used to if you're used to something like an extended Silverado or Suburban.
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Posted on 3/1/25 at 10:30 am to rickgrimes
We got in to camping with our 4 kids over 10 yrs ago. We needed something that could put 6 butts in seats and cargo and tow 7-10k lbs. Suburban wasnt cutting it so we got a 2000 Ford Excursion v10
We are out of that season now so im selling it. Got it all cleaned up and I still drive it often. I priced a little high on purpose so if it doesnt sell I’ll just keep it. Having a hard time thinking about letting it go. Its just so reliable.
We are out of that season now so im selling it. Got it all cleaned up and I still drive it often. I priced a little high on purpose so if it doesnt sell I’ll just keep it. Having a hard time thinking about letting it go. Its just so reliable.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 10:47 am to rattlebucket
I have 3 trucks just for me.
I still enjoy driving the 05 Z71 extended cab I bought brand new. 210k miles
and beat up but i love driving that thing.
It's on its 3rd wife and 8th state of residence and still kicking. It's truly the only thing in my life that hasn't drastically changed in 20 years.
Here's a picture of the old girl getting work done today.
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I still enjoy driving the 05 Z71 extended cab I bought brand new. 210k miles
and beat up but i love driving that thing.
It's on its 3rd wife and 8th state of residence and still kicking. It's truly the only thing in my life that hasn't drastically changed in 20 years.
Here's a picture of the old girl getting work done today.
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Posted on 3/1/25 at 10:51 am to El Segundo Guy
I bought a slightly used 2023 suv last year. It has all the safety stuff and bells/whistles.
I gave it to my granddaughter. I dont need all that stuff and my older car runs fine. I never even used the heated seats.
I gave it to my granddaughter. I dont need all that stuff and my older car runs fine. I never even used the heated seats.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 11:14 am to UnluckyTiger
If you’re ever up around Marshall, Commonwealth Classics has an interesting selection of cars and trucks
They’re always happy to do test drives
They’re always happy to do test drives
Posted on 3/1/25 at 11:21 am to El Segundo Guy
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I still enjoy driving the 05 Z71 extended cab I bought brand new. 210k miles
and beat up but i love driving that thing.
I had an 05 Z71 extended cab as my first truck, had 293k on the stock engine and tranny when I sold it.
Those will be the next trucks that explode in value, much like the squarebody did and the GMT400 is doing now.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 11:40 am to bayoudude
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My new ride is a work truck model
I like it. It feels like a truck.
Too many creature comforts and it's just a modern Cadillac for soft handed short men.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 11:56 am to rickgrimes
This is a great idea...for right now. In 7-10 years, those non gadget vehicles will mostly all be 20-25 years old. You really gonna use a 20-25 year old vehicle as a daily driver and to travel long distances for work or vacations?
Posted on 3/1/25 at 12:05 pm to Colonel Angus
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You really gonna use a 20-25 year old vehicle as a daily driver and to travel long distances for work or vacations?
Sure, why not?
I just took my 99 GMC on a 15 hour trip a couple of weeks ago.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 12:12 pm to rattlebucket
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Having a hard time thinking about letting it go. Its just so reliable.
You'll definitely regret selling it. My F-150 is a 2000 with the 2V 5.4L, the 2-valve modulars are utterly reliable engines with just basic maintenance.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 12:17 pm to rickgrimes
My dream retirement car is a restored Crown Vic, say around 1998
Posted on 3/1/25 at 12:21 pm to rickgrimes
With the prices of new cars, rebuilding an engine in a solid older vehicle is a good choice to consider. I did it on a 4cyl Toyota engine and have not regretted it in the least.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 12:41 pm to Codythetiger
quote:Absolutely agree, but there aren't that many Americans left who can or will work on them anyway. I was raised to think of calling a service tech or mechanic as a kind of white flag, but now you see grown men on the roadside calling for help changing a flat.
They are making it hard to work on that shite yourself
The really interesting part is that tool prices used to be the big obstacle to diy auto care. Now you buy serviceable versions of nearly any tool for lower costs than ever before (I'm aware that the high quality shite a professional would want is not cheap), but the number of men who can even turn a ratchet has fallen off a cliff.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 1:09 pm to El Segundo Guy
I mean look at this basic beauty. Knobs and buttons. I even rock the in-console 6disc CD changer. No bluetooth. No auto steer. No defcon1 warning if a buckle comes unbuckled for a second
Posted on 3/1/25 at 1:23 pm to rickgrimes
I bought a new car in January and all I can say is I really hate it when it yells at me and I don't know why...
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