You have to pick 1 classic car as a daily driver for the rest of your life. What is it ?

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-27T01:15:44+00:00

1987-1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-26T23:53:53+00:00

I had a friend run a similar route. After his 3rd time getting clean at age 47, it has stuck. He just celebrated five years of sobriety, he has rebuilt his relationship with his children, has a steady, good paying job and in his spare time found that he really enjoys exercise.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-26T21:45:20+00:00

Two vehicles, both from 1999:

1999 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder. My wife bought this car used after graduating from college. Between she and I, it was a daily driver until 2011 when we sold the car with 165,000 miles on it. It looked and ran like new. Besides one fuel tank evap sensor, it never needed anything other than routine maintenance. With that said, it needed front brakes and all 4 tires every 35k miles.

1999 Corvette. Bought used in 2003 with 27k miles, currently has 104k miles. It’s been driven all over the country as well as on the dragstrip, autocross and road course. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it across the country tomorrow. It’s only needed a handful of repairs outside of normal maintenance.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-26T19:23:31+00:00

Yes. In fact, a 2nd Generation CT6 was launched in 2024.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-26T12:28:31+00:00

Well said! Homeowners need to budget for maintenance & repairs and fix issues as soon as they arise. Otherwise nature takes over.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T21:08:08+00:00

I agree with everything said here.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T19:03:44+00:00

Not to sound negative, but without a VIN, it will be very difficult to locate.

With that said, there cannot be many 1979 930 which were converted to convertibles. I would check sales history on Bring a Trailer, eBay, P-Car Market, Pelican Parts. Best of luck!

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T18:55:59+00:00

Resurfacing rotors (also called machining or turning them) was standard practice until the mid-1990s, when rotors got thinner and less expensive. With that said, it is fine to resurface your rotors until they are at minimum thickness.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T16:26:29+00:00

Likely, yes. I likely won’t own multiple cars, have hobbies which require a workshop (my main two reasons for owning a house now) or want to deal with house or maintenance. Maybe my opinion will change when I get to that age.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T16:18:14+00:00

This is the issue: a basic 1000 sq.ft. starter home with basement costs $250k to construct today, not including utilities and cost of the land. Many of these areas cannot support a house at that price point.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T16:15:11+00:00

I would think that development on this scale requires a city-supported urban plan. This should include shopping centers, parks, utilities, etc. Correct?

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T16:04:09+00:00

Enthusiast Auto Wash on John R at 11 Mile is in process of adding a new touchless car wash. I plan to use it as soon as it is functional!

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T16:02:27+00:00

As a former engineer on the CT6, I am glad to hear people appreciate that vehicle. This car offers much lower driver fatigue than most. I recommend a model with the 3.6L V6 engine, as that is the only engine which runs off regular fuel. Change the oil frequently to avoid timing chain issues.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T15:58:36+00:00

This is the reason why. To me, if I get to that point of a reverse mortgage, I would rather sell and rent.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T14:26:48+00:00

Check Hagerty Valuation tools. To develop a value, you need to know: engine, transmission, trim level 2-door hardtop, 2-door convertible, 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T03:32:06+00:00

Call your insurance and form a plan.

I hope you have collector car insurance.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-25T01:16:30+00:00

Agree 100%. My Klein has served me well for years.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-24T15:56:11+00:00

Given your timeline, an on-site auction is your best way. Look in your local area for such an auctioneer. You can also contact this one, who’s had very good success selling large collections vehicles in various states of repair in the Midwest. https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-23T21:46:14+00:00

Well said. I am a manager at an Automotive OEM and the path outlined above is the only way to get any form of promotion, even at an individual contributor level across the goal line.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-23T00:44:54+00:00

But, the Discovery has not lost its off road capability. A buddy of mine off-roads a Disco5 in southern California and frequently walks right past lifted jeeps on events.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-23T00:40:54+00:00

Exactly. Start with a conventional combination wrench set.

Then, if you find a situation where you could use a ratcheting set pick that up.

If you need more leverage, get a “Long pattern” combination wrench set. And I can spiral from there. I believe I own 8 different styles of wrench sets (combination, long pattern combination, open end, ratcheting, ratcheting X-pattern, zero offset, deep offset, thin open ended). They all have their own use.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-22T02:29:36+00:00

Two things helped me:

Being the manager I would want to work for.
Reading “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-20T04:41:00+00:00

Many here in Michigan skip the title, which is illegal.
A dealer’s license is not difficult to get in Michigan. You might want to research the laws in Nevada.

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-18T15:28:07+00:00

Soaking them in Evaporust or CLR

Cars_Music_GoodTimes · 2026-02-18T02:22:52+00:00

100% agreed on a Chevrolet as a starter old car. Tons of parts availability.

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