8th Nov 2023, 21:28
Modern car design doesn't help either. I used to think parking sensors were a frivolity, until I couldn't back up a modern smallish sedan without the risk of hitting what was behind me, because I couldn't actually see or estimate the length of the car anymore, with the rear window being really small and the boot lid so high. Looking over your shoulders reveals almost nothing, with the high waistline and very thick pillars. I used to be able to parallel park a '70s S-class LWB Mercedes just by looking back, because I could see the rear nearside edge. As for the air filter - many of them are now a pain in the neck to get to. Not just a wing nut or a single top bolt to undo.
9th Nov 2023, 00:23
I agree, but the old vs new debate ignites on here once in a while. It usually ends (after about 100 comments or the thread getting locked) with everyone agreeing to disagree, or both sides realizing there are pros and cons about equal on both sides of the argument :)
8th Nov 2023, 20:29
Probably what was meant was that if you compare a car from the 70's to today we've come a long way. As someone who also owns a classic car there is absolutely no way I would want to get into an accident in it. Back then there was very little in the way of safety when it came to protecting the occupants. No crumple zones, not enough sufficient protection around the interior cabin spaces, no anti-lock brakes, and pretty nasty handling. Yes - these old cars are charming, but let's not fool ourselves. They are far from being safe, especially when more than half of the country now drives massive, full sized trucks.