November Car Sales Could Hit Pace Not Seen Since 2008

[tod evans]

Oh dear lord, why? They don't make them like they used to, and thank God for that.

Cars now are much safer, they have better fuel economy, and if speed is what you're going for, they can accelerate faster, too -- all with more bells and whistles inside, and a more comfortable ride.

And that's why muscle cars continue to drop in value and folks are willing to pay more than list for the new "hot rods"..

[KingNothing]

And that's why muscle cars continue to drop in value and folks are willing to pay more than list for the new "hot rods"..

Buying old muscle cars is what middle aged people do to recapture their youth. It's just silly.

I got my new G37 at an excellent price and would NEVER even consider trading it for an old corvette, mustang, camero, etc. I can go 0-60 in just over 4-seconds while sitting on heated seats in a car that gets 26MPG on a highway, listening to MP3s and a navigation system, experiencing a comfortable ride and being surrounded by airbags. There is literally no reason to prefer old cars, other than style and vanity. They're inferior to new cars the same way almost all old technology is inferior to new technology.

[tod evans]

Buying old muscle cars is what middle aged people do to recapture their youth. It's just silly.

I got my new G37 at an excellent price and would NEVER even consider trading it for an old corvette, mustang, camero, etc. Old cars inferior to new cars the same way almost all old technology is inferior to new technology.

The technology is inferior, but there's something to be said for being able to drive a profitable investment....

[KingNothing]

The technology is inferior, but there's something to be said for being able to drive a profitable investment....

People said the same thing about houses during that bubble.
Cars are not investments. Buy one that appeals to you, meets your needs, and fits your budget, but never assume that it will net you a profit.

[tod evans]

"They don't make 'em anymore" applies to all sorts of antiques but I've never seen it applied to a home..

[RockEnds]

Eh, when I grow up, I want a '69 or '70 Chevelle.

[KingNothing]

"They don't make 'em anymore" applies to all sorts of antiques but I've never seen it applied to a home..

Antiques and tradition: nothing more than dead people's baggage.

[tod evans]

Antiques and tradition: nothing more than dead people's baggage.

You're right, but they still increase in value even during a recession..

[angelatc]

According to a recent study from Jato Dynamics, a leading provider of automotive business intelligence, U.S. cars emit 85 percent more carbon dioxide and consume twice as much fuel as European and Japanese cars. The average year-to-date fuel consumption figure for cars, minivans and SUVs in the U.S. market stands at 22.6 mpg, compared with 40.3 mpg in Europe and 40.6 mpg in Japan. Those are staggering differences, and they make us wonder why it will take American automakers until 2020 to reach a mandated average fuel-efficiency rating of 35 mpg, when European and Japanese automakers already do. (That's food for thought, folks.)

why can't america get out of the grip of big oil ?

as a note i drive a 1997 nissan 240sx ,112k miles , rear wheel drive , timing chain ( not a belt ) , adjustable dist timing ( 60's tech ), 24mpg city 30 mpg at 70 mph , love this car.

a lot of the new sales could be because of sandy.

Have you been to Europe? Then think about this: their cars suck. THey're little tiny boxes on wheels. We are a larger people, in a larger country, and we prefer cars with muscle and real horsepower.

THe government is quashing those cars. Quashing the rights of people to drive what the hell they want, but you're cheering them on because it means you get to feel like you're scoring some big victory against big oil?

Liberals suck.

[angelatc]

Buying old muscle cars is what middle aged people do to recapture their youth.

Says a guy who's already driving my Grandma's car.

It's just silly.

I got my new G37 at an excellent price and would NEVER even consider trading it for an old corvette, mustang, camero, etc. I can go 0-60 in just over 4-seconds while sitting on heated seats in a car that gets 26MPG on a highway, listening to MP3s and a navigation system, experiencing a comfortable ride and being surrounded by airbags. There is literally no reason to prefer old cars, other than style and vanity. They're inferior to new cars the same way almost all old technology is inferior to new technology.

THere is literally no reason to insult people for having a different opinion than you do about the cars that they prefer.

Fuck you and your opinion. What the hell is a G37? Sounds like a pussy car. Heated seats? Mp3 player? Give me something that has actual bass, thank you. I doubt it has any real style - no girl is ever going to walk up ogle that Daddy's car. Unless she's looking for a Daddy, I suppose.

My insurance costs $60 a month. I can buy a brand new car with what I save there alone. You're just participating in planned obsolescence driven to consumers, spending lots of money for crap that nobody actually needs, but you consider yourself intellectually superior. Limousine liberal bullshit.

Navigation system? Big Brother thanks you for your participation.

Again, there is literally no legitimate reason to insult people for having a different opinion than you do about the cars that they prefer. But that's what you opened with? Apparently Inifniti drivers are assholes. But I actually already knew that. (I did have to look up a "G37" - that explained it).