Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
It's entertaining to see what can be done with an older car. I rebuilt the engine on my Honda and I'm happy with the results. The norm is to throw away a car after a few years and buy a new one. Often times it's because marketing says the new car is better and you've just got to have it or your life is incomplete. Who in their right mind wants to drive a car that's so last year?
I hope the Senate Committee on un-American activities does not come after me for owning and maintaining a 30 year old daily driver that I purchased new with cash and did not finance. They might cite me for not supporting their banks and contributing to the support of the unions that elected them to office. They could claim that I'm a hazard to my own safety for not having an airbag that're ready to explode in my face in the event of an accident. I sure hope that being debt free does not become a crime in this new America and that I can continue driving my Honda while I remain debt free and earn my own way in life.
I had a salesman pitch that stuff at me. I drop of a friend at the dealership to pick up his car. As I waited outside to make sure my friend got this car, a salesman approach me and ask if he can help. I said just waiting for a friend in service. Then he asked what car I was driving. I pointed to it and he asked why I like the car. Well, I had it for six years, I know every inch of it, and it's paid off. He asked if I was bored with it and was willing to trade it in. I said no. Then he asked if I wanted a weekend car. Lol, what? a weekend car? He as like yea, a lot of people have weekend rides, pointed at some cars and threw some numbers.
I saw my friend pulling out form service, excused myself and headed back to my car. He then pitch the unsafe speech. How old is your car? It's 15 years old, why? He asked if I feel safe driving such an "old" car with one airbag. Then he example how new cars have ABS, traction control, 10 airbags, crumble zone, and auto headlight that can make me a safer driver. I laugh, told him that my car has two airbags and left.
(There are times a new car is needed and such and I know a salesman is there to make a living)
Back on topic with Fram. If you watched Barrett Jackson, you see a lot of Fram installed on engine from the under-view cam. I know people who use the "orange can" on their track cars and daily drivers. I had try to show them better filter for the buck and even the Ultra. However, Fram works for them and they feel comfortable with it. I guess the same applies to me. I love Maxlife ATF and other may tell me there are better ATF but I still stick with Maxlife until something goes wrong.