<VV> Spyder/Corsa turbo -- fast & furious

[Harry Yarnell]

One rough rule of thumb 'back then', was you bought a new car every three
years. I think the idea was, most car loans were 36 months (3 years), and
most cars were getting long in the tooth by then. 
This way, since you were used to making monthly car payments, you never
stopped; but got a new car.

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of jvhroberts at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 12:47 PM
To: tony.underwood at cox.net
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Spyder/Corsa turbo -- fast & furious


 Well, Tony, there are some other factors as well. Today, we have standard
features on cars that weren't even available on the Corvair! Power windows,
power door locks, power mirrors, standard A/C power steering, power brakes,
fuel injection, air bags, ABS, 100,000 mile tuneup intervals,
distributorless ignition, the list goes on and on! Also, cars today have a
MUCH longer projected lifespan, well over twice as long as back in the day,
meaning you don't need to buy a new car anywhere near as often. Remember,
most Corvairs are LOOONG gone...

 

John Roberts
 

 

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