...What Gives?!

[MrSony]

Two reasons that I can see . . .

My wife and I weren't allowed to have kids but, though I love them dearly, my nephews couldn't figure out how to change the oil in something working together as a tag team. Plus there is just the whole "get dirty doing manual labor [??]" opposition thing period. I "was" going to leave my 442 to the eldest but am going to have to figure out something else. I know now he would just get rid of it as quickly as possible to the first bidder. I know this sounds mean and like I don't love them at all. This is just the truth with my nephews and nearly everyone else from their generation that I know.

Reason 2? These will hold more jelly beans . . .

If by jelly beans you mean kids, I've fit 6 5ft5 to 6ft teenagers including me in my regal just fine.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Another thing too is that hobbies in general are in decline like model railroading, model building, and golf. Some of it is because of time which is the new cash. People have much less time now, and not enough for hobbies any more.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Another thing too is that hobbies in general are in decline like model railroading, model building, and golf. Some of it is because of time which is the new cash. People have much less time now, and not enough for hobbies any more.

I know I sure in the hell don't have any time anymore. The older I get, the more I'm beginning to value time over money.

 

[Canon_Mutant]

If by jelly beans you mean kids, I've fit 6 5ft5 to 6ft teenagers including me in my regal just fine.

Nope, not nearly that important . . .

 

[Qdub24]

Most college kids can't afford a "project vehicle"; I know I couldn't while I was in college. Then most of 'em don't like doing anything that involves manual labor, definitely not getting sweaty and dirty. To most college kids, the older cars just aren't as cool as the modern technologically advanced cars available now. The main reason though, most college kids' parents bought 'em a reliable car to get around campus and back home for the holidays.

 

[MrSony]

Nope, not nearly that important . . .

Well then.

 

[lilbowtie]

Most college kids can't afford a "project vehicle"; I know I couldn't while I was in college. Then most of 'em don't like doing anything that involves manual labor, definitely not getting sweaty and dirty. To most college kids, the older cars just aren't as cool as the modern technologically advanced cars available now. The main reason though, most college kids' parents bought 'em a reliable car to get around campus and back home for the holidays.

Had 4 kids and if they wanted a car they were going to have to earn it. Sending them to college drained me. In each case they saved money and since dad can fix cars we found cars that needed work, usually a blown engine, and fixed them. They appreciated want they had and had a hand in working on them. The same with college - they had to get some loans cause mom & dad were tapped and we had to take out loans too. All worked out but I can feel for guys trying to raise a family and have some toys - there is light @ the end of the tunnel.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Doesn't help that many insurance companies advise college kids and their parents that older cars aren't safe, that they need a car with abs, airbags up the wazoo, traction control systems, etc.

 

[MrSony]

Most college kids can't afford a "project vehicle"; I know I couldn't while I was in college. Then most of 'em don't like doing anything that involves manual labor, definitely not getting sweaty and dirty. To most college kids, the older cars just aren't as cool as the modern technologically advanced cars available now. The main reason though, most college kids' parents bought 'em a reliable car to get around campus and back home for the holidays.

See, that's what I've never understood. I've been working at flippin kmart for 8.25 an hour for the past year and some change and I've spent 1000s on both my cars. Granted, I have no bills due to being 17 and still live at home, but if you're determined you can have a job, go to college, and tinker in your spare time. Many people have done it. But it is a far sight easier to do it after college (unless you're being fondled for loan money).

 

[MrSony]

What I'm sayin is if you have a job, you an afford a cheap 600$ craigslist beater and tinker on it every so often, or at least you should be able to if you manage your time and money well.