We're (unwillingly) part of the increasing demand. We had to move & our only choice was farther out. We're driving >5x more than we were 6 months ago.
* only choice = 50-400 applicants for each available rental. Most are statistically unlikely to find anything here at all.
The 63 has a 6cyl and it'll be on the road next month. He'll sell the 69 right after.
I pulled the 61 off the road for a few weeks while I find a slip yoke. Trans is kind of an oddball.
Shame there aren't 10-15 year old electric cars on the used market. Maybe in another 10 years there will be reasonable used electric options.
We've considered it but the joy in driving these things is largely due to their ICUs.
You're probably right about waiting for used electrics. Need to see what the repercussions are of EoL battery packs.
Also, I forgot to say in my initial comment, I'm sorry you had to move so far from where you'd clearly rather be. That sucks. :(
You aren't wrong which is why I drive the 1996 Toyota. Got it w/ 40k and it's been bulletproof.
The 61 is kind of an heirloom. My new sister's family (found via ancestry) were first owners. We're keeping it from dying.
The 69 and 63 are here because reviving them is cathartic for son #3. They are/will be daily drivers.
Our last place only held 3 cars so the others were garaged at a friend's. New place has room. We beat lottery-like odds to get it (& offered 6 mos up front).
Do you see it as an attack on your passion? Do you see it as inevitable? Do you see it as something you might protest against? As something you're willing to do if the government were to compensate you for it?
I ask because I see how passionate some car enthusiasts get about much smaller things like manual vs. automatic transmissions. I imagine mandated electric vehicles might bother such people.
note: One major reason for employee shortages is that people can no longer afford to live in many job markets.