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Old 03-06-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 450slcguy
I'm not sure what to think, but I sure don't see that many 27 year old Japanese cars left on the road. Yes they are extremely reliable for the first 10+ years, but then they rust out and are worthless to look at. Besides that, who would want to spend all their time and money on an old Asian car? I can't think of one I would want. (Well maybe an old Datsun 2000 or early Z car, they were great sports cars for the money) .
Tell that to the people after old 1970's datsun 510 two doors....you will pay Around $5k for a decent shell.

Plus many people who had japanese cars drove them...and drove them...figure 20K plus miles per year over 27 years....heck even a low 12K plus miles per year over 27 years...maybe that will explain why there are so few 27 year old japanese cars on the road...they were worn out. Not parked while daily drivers racked up most the miles.
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