sk47
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Hello; Started this thread while in the middle of a frustrating automobile problem. I have a thread going about the issue and will be updating soon. I have an old car which best as I can determine has had the immobilizer system tripped. Do not know the result as yet, but after more than a month of trying to fix it myself I gave up and had the car towed to a dealer today.
This has been on my mind for a while. Decided to make a thread to get opinions. The idea is to figure which vehicle or vehicles are in a "sweet spot" of having desirable features and also having the least amount of undesirable features. Let me say up front I get my list will likely unique to my tastes. So there can be two categories of opinions. One within the scope of what I like and dislike. The other category for what ever list of features any of you you like and dislike.
So I will start with my likes list. My likes include a naturally aspirated engine, manual transmission, CD player, spare tire, R134A AC system (Note I prefer R12 but this is a moot thing now. I have one can of R12 left but no vehicle that uses it now.) fuel injection system which operates only the engine functions, remote controlled outside mirrors, variable speed windshield wipers, fog lights, sedans, coups, pickups and metal engine timing chains. There are likely some things I have left off.
The list of things I do not like include sunroofs, ultra low profile tires, turbo charged engines ( there is a background reason for this) Most of the new tech run by computer in the interior and exterior of a car such as automatic headlights I cannot turn off, the lack of vent windows especially on pickups, That the AC automatically comes on when I select defrost, traction control, lane departure, pushbutton emergency/ parking brake, SUV's, all black wheels and lately the antitheft/immobilizer systems which cannot be repaired by the owner. Things I can not entirely dislike, but am not crazy about include antilock brakes and air bags. We can discuss these if you wish.
So lets me start. I guess a stock factory model car will have to be newer than around 1995 and newer to have the R134A AC system. Not sure when the last factory CD's can be found. A 2019 Bullitt Mustang still had one. I was told by a locksmith that the police cruisers and SUV's do not have an antitheft system, but do not actually know. Some vehicles still have a spare tire but you have to check.
I have been shopping off and on the last few years and have found no new vehicle which suits. Some come close such as the Mustang GT with a manual. They are too loaded with tech but still have enough of things I like.
I have been thinking about what is called a restomod. An older chassis with select modern features.
This has been on my mind for a while. Decided to make a thread to get opinions. The idea is to figure which vehicle or vehicles are in a "sweet spot" of having desirable features and also having the least amount of undesirable features. Let me say up front I get my list will likely unique to my tastes. So there can be two categories of opinions. One within the scope of what I like and dislike. The other category for what ever list of features any of you you like and dislike.
So I will start with my likes list. My likes include a naturally aspirated engine, manual transmission, CD player, spare tire, R134A AC system (Note I prefer R12 but this is a moot thing now. I have one can of R12 left but no vehicle that uses it now.) fuel injection system which operates only the engine functions, remote controlled outside mirrors, variable speed windshield wipers, fog lights, sedans, coups, pickups and metal engine timing chains. There are likely some things I have left off.
The list of things I do not like include sunroofs, ultra low profile tires, turbo charged engines ( there is a background reason for this) Most of the new tech run by computer in the interior and exterior of a car such as automatic headlights I cannot turn off, the lack of vent windows especially on pickups, That the AC automatically comes on when I select defrost, traction control, lane departure, pushbutton emergency/ parking brake, SUV's, all black wheels and lately the antitheft/immobilizer systems which cannot be repaired by the owner. Things I can not entirely dislike, but am not crazy about include antilock brakes and air bags. We can discuss these if you wish.
So lets me start. I guess a stock factory model car will have to be newer than around 1995 and newer to have the R134A AC system. Not sure when the last factory CD's can be found. A 2019 Bullitt Mustang still had one. I was told by a locksmith that the police cruisers and SUV's do not have an antitheft system, but do not actually know. Some vehicles still have a spare tire but you have to check.
I have been shopping off and on the last few years and have found no new vehicle which suits. Some come close such as the Mustang GT with a manual. They are too loaded with tech but still have enough of things I like.
I have been thinking about what is called a restomod. An older chassis with select modern features.
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