Wow – what a thread, who would have, thunk it. Different strokes for the very same folks I guess. Something’s going on in the world that I’m just not tuned into – and I’m sure I don’t want to be. How can these cars be selling at the same price? Actually recycled Bugs are much more than well cared for Mercs – It’s what my kid calls the cool factor.
In 1976 I drove home a brand new Honda Civic with air and a radio for (don’t hold me to it) about $2,250. I loved it – actually dumped a 911 Targa – because the Honda just seemed, so right. It was better than a Bug in every way and they (both of them) seemed thicker than ticks back then. Where did those Hondas go – they were certainly reliable – Bugs are still everywhere around here. Of course around here means Bisbee AZ where trading in a Bug means giving into the hi-tech hypocrisy, Republicans aren’t on the ballot, and tie-died shirts and sandals worn by guys with beards and wearing skirts are common also.
Every time I open the hood and look at the back of the dash on my Bug I fall in love all over again, or just slide back that rag top sunroof, thinking about simple design – but damn that exhaust stinks. Then I get in the Merc – door closes like a safe – careful with that ignition switch, heater works – God, sooner or later I’ll have to get under this dash.
Ain’t it grand – maybe people just don’t know how good a deal you can get on one of these – lets keep it a secret because by God, it’s really a modern version of “The Kings New Suit of Clothes” –We gotta keep consumer spending up, or we’re all toast - Does $4,000 of the price of a new “Hummer” really just go to pay for all the advertising?????
Chan
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