This is a tough one, do you like working on your car? old cars seem to need to be tinkered with more- updates, improvements, adjustments ect ect vs a new car you can jump in and drive, Hmmm... I ask myself why im building a 69 trans am clone with updates - ls6/6 speed 4whl discs and so on- thinking is this IS alot of work, then I picked up a used 99 trans am - running and driving - DONE! almost instant enjoyment air works great, stereo great after amp and sub installed, taken it twice on PowerTours basically a DD unless I take my junkyard beater truck. wife likes it too. so why am I doing all this work for a car that will look old and ride like newer, you have to decide if YOU want to work on it or just get in and cruise, the WOW factor is much better on the old if its nice! new cars- who cares but from the seat you cant see much different. I'd love a new yellow Z parked next to my 69 Daytona yellow one DOH! too late now! tough decision coming your way good luck