Originally Posted By: fdcg27
As far as newer cars go, how about one of the recently discontinued Crown Vics?
That would probably be a comfortable car to sit in, would be reasonably economical and is known to endure hard use and high miles pretty well.
Good luck prying one of those from its owner around here. I've considered those, 5th avenues, Concordes, Intrepids, Park Avenues, 88's, Luminas and similar. My best value for the dollar still comes from my old battle cruisers. The '63 is targeted as being my 2nd car. It's quick enough, simple enough, and drives like a car should. You sit in the seats, not on them. It should turn in the same or better mileage as the Riviera with a little work and not chug oil. It has no options, safety, or smog junk in my way and doesn't merit a medal for working on it.
Truthfully, the last cars made that I didn't want to slam the hood shut and walk away after looking were: 1989 5th Ave/Gran Fury/Diplomat, 1991 CV/GM/LTC, 1991 Lesabre/PA/88/98, 1992 Cad. Brougham(Fleetwood). All the other junk out there should come with combat hazard pay for even trying.