I have been throwing the idea around to sell my new and buy a classic, mustang is an option but I really don't know what classic id get. What do you guys think of this idea. I love me 2011 but to me there is nothing like that punch in the face TQ you get from the old school

 

"grass is always greener"

I've thought about selling my classic for a new one a couple of times. We always want what we don't have.

 

Well said

 

Maybe you two could just trade cars for a week or so?

 

Lol I was jokingly thinking that to my self

 

me too

 

I guess its settled then.

 

This isn't something I've fully thought over but I can't seem to let the idea go

 

When I have a problem like that I end up adding additional cars to the driveway, not get rid of a good car probably for a loss.
One more thing to remember...
The "classic" Mustangs are no where near as safe if you get hit.
They had gas tanks that are part of the trunk and had no shoulder belts,airbags or headrests.

 

Not really worried about getting hit, I'd just stay home if that was the case. The reason I love classics so much is the fact that big brother didn't make them. Among other reasons
I get what you are trying to say though safety is important just not planing to drive my "cool" car more then like 4000-6000 miles a year

 

Not to imply that classic Mustangs are anywhere as safe as a modern car but plenty of classic Mustangs have shoulder belts, lap belts, and headrests. You'd probably be just as likely to be struck by lightning than dying a fiery gas tank death in a Mustang.

Personally I'd keep the current Mustang and save up for a classic weekend driver.

 

I think I put 800 miles on it last year... and that includes letting a church kid take it to Prom.

that was way below average though. I normally put about 2,500 a year.

 

I can't really avg. My year to year with the 2011 stang but I got it in sept last year and now it at about 7500
If I were to buy a classic I'd probably drive even less then that

 

One can assume neither one of you have come around a curve on a narrow road at the speed limit on a nice sunny day just to see a car headed right at you for a combined speed of 100mph.
I guess its a point of view thing.

 

Just sold my '69 Mach1 2 years and decided to get the 2011. Don't know if it's age related, but i needed more confort and a more reliable car to drive when going out for a ride.
My '69 would draw so much attention everywhere i would go, this was unreal.
I was so stressed out going out for a ride thinking what if someone hit me.
I wouldn't go out if i would see a cloud in the sky knowing that this thing wasn't meant to be rain driven.
You have to understand that i did a complete rotisserie resto and that it took me a good 4 years to complete the car. It was driving me insane looking at it in the garage and not be able to fully enjoy it.
That was enough for me. i sold it.

 

I do remenber those days. It was frightening....
I also remenber having to pump the brake pedal before coming to a corner to get decent braking period cuz my big Comp cam would just eat up all the vaccum .

 

A head-on collision at a combined speed of 100mph in any car (old or new) is bound to leave a mess. And yes, I have been involved in near head-ons a time or two in my life...

As a '69 Mustang owner myself, I understand the danger but I don't drive myself crazy thinking about any and every possibility of what could conceivably happen. I use mine as a fair-weather driver around town. It's currently out of commission as it's awaiting a carb rebuild. To me, a bigger consideration is whether or not you're patient enough and willing to deal with troubleshooting and maintaining these old cars. Classics can be quirky, to say the least...

Like I said, I wouldn't replace a 2011 daily driver with a '60s classic, but I don't think said classics are instant deathtraps-unless you're just really unlucky...

 

Moving to 'General Mustang Chat,' but will leave a link for the weekend . . .

 

It's a tough call. I've thought about this angle too. I like my modern accoutrements, but then I also hate seeing the depreciation on the new car (my 'vert is now worth over $10k less than sticker less than a year later, a loss of $6500 to me, and it's dropping like a rock).

I owned the last of the chrome-bumpered 'Vettes, 1972 Corvette Convertible, with 60+K miles and the ORIGINAL paint. I modded the suspension enough to make it enjoyable to drive and the ergonomics and gauges were pretty good for an older car. We put about 20K miles on it over 8 years, felt like a museum curator, afraid to mod the all-original drivetrain. I was always driving 100K-mile beaters, but then I had child support payments. My wife cried the day I sold that car, on May 21, 2000, for $16,900. Paid $14,800 for it 8 years earlier. Now, 11 years later, it'd be worth about $35K - $40k. Yeah, I was stupid. I wanted a boat...

Our favorite memory was in 1995, the year after we married, when we drove it to Corvettes @ Carlisle, then went from there up to Niagara Falls and Toronto for a sun-filled road trip.

I'd say the key to an enjoyable classic is that it have at least a modicum of livability to it. You'll have to define "livability" for yourself.

 

Man, I loved those 70's-era Corvettes!