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Classic or Current Camaro for the Same Money?
By Brian Dally

Everyone loves classic muscle cars so why more people own them? Read on to see if you made the right choice.

JCS30TH

iTrader: (1)

half and half. Current drivetrain in classic body

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

All depends on the purpose. The classics can be more fun as garage queens/occasional weekend drivers (and more serviceable/sustainable at home by the private enthusiast as they age), while the modern cars usually do better in a daily driver environment and probably aren't something you'll want to deal with when they are 45-50+ years old.

For me, this would be the worst combo. I like old tech in an old car, and if I'm going to be forced to deal with modern tech and gadgets then I want all the weather resistance that comes along with a modern vehicle.

1998SSSLP

iTrader: (2)

New Camaro....better car by far.

I'll still pick a 69 Camaro over any of them.

99 Black Bird T/A

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"It's harder to make an ugly car pretty than it is to make a slow car fast. You can't see fast when you look at a car but you can see beautiful. Whether falling in love all over again every time you look at your Camaro is worth giving up the niceties of modern technology is a question only you can answer."

I'd rather my 3rd Gen's than a 1st or 6th Camaro for the reason above. It's all about the style that I like not what someone else likes.

RPM WS6

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I agree. When it comes to hobbyists and their hobby-related vehicles, there is no such thing as an objectively better car overall. The "better" car is, was and always will be a subjective matter of preference based on various factors specific to the individual - period.

Saber-1

I considered buying a 1970 Chevelle, but I also wanted the modern tech for road trips and daily driving. While the newer variants are a lot more comfortable to drive, they can be a PITA when applying mods', e.g., computer modules, ECM's, servo drives, interlocks, etc. In the end, I went new school and accepted the limitations and concessions I've had to make.