[RankingMember]

I think you and I may be a rarity. Most people seem to value having new vehicles, and I don't say that dismissively- there's definitely something to be said for modern safety features as vehicles continue to grow bigger and heavier.

[Rumudiez]

true, not all of these are created equal. that old volvo has side curtain airbags and other safety features that were ahead of its time. but it takes experience to know what you're shopping for. I turned down a corolla that was 10 years newer for the same price because the older volvo was actually the better vehicle inside and out

[parl_match]

There's a difference between buying a GMC Pedestrian Destroyer and a Honda Civic.

[RankingMember]

Certainly true, but my 1989 Honda Civic would still be obliterated in a collision with a modern one- everything has grown substantially.

[parl_match]

A modern civic, some of which arent much larger than yours, would have a much better outcome.