Old verses New

[Danny Thomas]

I presently own the car known as The Black Pearl in this months issue of CP. Thanks Steve for the article. Was just wanting to see point of views. I love my 67 but also looking hard at 2010. As we all know, old cars do require constant attention and the cost to restore is high. Buying new gives modern technology but how many will be out there and what value wil they hold as the years go by. Is this another PT crusier? Are the guys that pay high now going to get burned within a year? This car has long been waited on and is awesome in many respects.

I know this is going to go down to what a persons preference is and the money available to do what you want. Just want to see what the die hards have to say.

[ZMAN1969]

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

[70rs]

I think there are two different issues here. Straight out cost and "feeling" about the cars themselves.

If all you do is compare the money factor the new car will come out on top everytime. If you compare emotion and the experience of ownership the old cars win for me.
It all comes down to what is most important to you. Either way, most cars are a losing proposition when it comes time for re sale.
How does the car make you feel when you drive it? That is what's going to matter every time you turn the key.

[04Prox2]

I bought my car lastyear when I was 22, I thought about a 4th gen SS or WS6 but those cars just lack the nostalgia and charisma of the 1st gen. When I see a Z06 or ZR1 I don't think "ooo I'd love to be driving that", I think "I'd love to have that drivetrain and suspension under my car".

[Danny Thomas]

There is much to be said about that feeling of pulling up to a stop light and a beautiful blonde screams at you saying that is my fantasy car.. how much to buy and you wish your wife wasn't setting there.. because I could have made a deal with benefits. The jest is that an old new PT car turns heads like no tomorrow and makes for good conversation at a gas station or car show.

How long with the 2010 have that head turning appeal? I guess if it has been modified or a Feesler car then it may hold longer. Chevy got this car right this time. Its curb appeal is just awesome. But do you pull the trigger and get one or wait for the 2011 that is suppose to have some added features that were left out this time. Maybe keyless start, possible turbo charged 6 cyl, and etc. per some of the conversation on camaro5 site. And yea that convertible is downright awesome but do you wait 2 years.

love reading all the feedback ... as there are pro and cons to both. as expressed earlier money is the biggest factor. I have over $80 in my 67. some peoples house didn't cost that much.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Danny Thomas

There is much to be said about that feeling of pulling up to a stop light and a beautiful blonde screams at you saying that is my fantasy car.. how much to buy and you wish your wife wasn't setting there.. because I could have made a deal with benefits. The jest is that an old new PT car turns heads like no tomorrow and makes for good conversation at a gas station or car show.

How long with the 2010 have that head turning appeal? I guess if it has been modified or a Feesler car then it may hold longer. Chevy got this car right this time. Its curb appeal is just awesome. But do you pull the trigger and get one or wait for the 2011 that is suppose to have some added features that were left out this time. Maybe keyless start, possible turbo charged 6 cyl, and etc. per some of the conversation on camaro5 site. And yea that convertible is downright awesome but do you wait 2 years.

love reading all the feedback ... as there are pro and cons to both. as expressed earlier money is the biggest factor. I have over $80 in my 67. some peoples house didn't cost that much.

I agree. When I first saw the new Camaro, I almost threw up. Didn't like it at all. But, it is growing on me. I still hate the "mail slot" in the front and the taillights and thought that GM could have done a better job on those. Like make them almost the same style as the '69 taillights, which I think Fesler is taking care of on their cars.
The Fesler and Nickey Camaros are going to be wicked and you'd be hard pressed to find a modern day that can compete in my opinion, for the money that is. It will have the looks, the warranties and the power to make you smile. Hennessey has a Camaro out as does SLP. SLP has some N/A options and a supercharger version as well.
I'm still leaning towards the '69 Camaro though, unless it is your daily driver, than go to the 2010. Or wait, maybe GM will do that 6 cylinder turbo and have the key less start? Interesting thread non the less.