I was once again marveling at our fine line of cars.
My Fifth Ave.....my trusty steed.
This is a 28 year old car....and just like it always has.....it's doing this yet again.
$600 for the car and all I've done is full tune up, shocks, rad, fuel pump and tires. So let's say another $1600. So for $2200 I got myself a daily driver which I've driven 365 days a year. I've put just under 50,000 miles on it since I've had it. I take it to the trailer, say 300 miles every weekend from March to October.
This thing has NEVER left me stranded. We've had the coolest winter here in decades. -40° windchills. Has never failed me.
See for yourself.
http://youtu.be/9KXs7BaXg3Q
My Volare....full tune up, and rubber.....that's it.
Slant runs like a champ.
My Caravelle, don't even ask.....that's a book right there.
But I've done a tune up on the engine.....that's it.
Slant thinks it's a hot rod.
They all perform like they always did.
I highly doubt Chrysler or anyone else ever thought these cars would last this long. Not only last but continue as rock solid daily drivers. Just unbelievable.
Do the maintenance and have enough common sense to know you're going to have to replace things just from wear and tear. Do that, keep on top of the rust and these things just keep going.
What else can I say?
TRULY LEGENDARY!!