Here's my take on the "investment" angle:
When my 78 Corolla was wearing out, I figured I could replace all kinds of
things and I'd still have a car with no practical resale value.
With the Datsun, I figured that if I ever have to sell it (perish the thought!),
I'd probably be able to get what I originally paid for it, if not a little bit
more, provided I can keep it in good condition.
That's pretty good for a car, right?
Now of course one can't figure in all the money that goes into "keeping it in
good condition" - that's just the cost of keeping up an old car. Like having a
house, you spend lots to keep it up, but you actually end up with something for
all your work. My other car, good as it was, and I really did like it, reminded
me of paying rent - no value, no real joy, past the next payment.
So, was the Datsun a sound investment, car-wise? It still brings joy!
Naively yours,
-John
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John E. Stromgren
'70 2000 (#14061)
Issaquah, WA, USA
"My other car is a bicycle."
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