Hello, question from a guy whose driven new but not much old

[70chall440]

Everything said on here is accurate and what everyone is trying to tell you that owning a Mopar muscle car is a unique experinece and not something that can or should really be compared to something like a modern Corvette, Viper, exotic car. Its a completely different experience requiring a completely different mind set. Owning a old muscle car is a holistic experience; meaning you have to look at, understand, and perhpas modify much more of the car to achieve a desired result. Modern cars are generally more "modular" is design and typically built vastly better in design and materials. Therefore with a modern car when you want more performance, you can plug a computer in and adjust the PCM and net a near instant result. Also on a modern car, the suspension is better designed so that a mere shock change will completely change the driving experience. An old muscle car makes you work to achieve your results; yes there are little things that can be done and small advancements made, but overall you have to be much smarter about the car, understand cause and effect of each modification/change and compensate other systems to now deal with the changes you made. Owning and driving an old muscle car is a visceral experience, it is the pride of ownership along with the understanding of how the car operates, its limits, its capabilities. It is more like you are driving a car you designed and built (you may have actually) whereas a modern car is much more about fine tuning what the factory did to fit your desires and expectations.

Nothing wrong with a modern car, however you need to understand that a old muscle car is significantly different and going in "trying" to make it "as good" as your C6 will be a losing proposition and you will become disillusioned if you perfer the vette. However, as stated, your old muscle car will give you much more joy overall from looking at it, driving it and talking to others about it. If you have the desire and funds, go for it, I dont think you will be disappointed.

[jimynick]

Everything said on here is accurate and what everyone is trying to tell you that owning a Mopar muscle car is a unique experinece and not something that can or should really be compared to something like a modern Corvette, Viper, exotic car. Its a completely different experience requiring a completely different mind set. Owning a old muscle car is a holistic experience; meaning you have to look at, understand, and perhpas modify much more of the car to achieve a desired result. Modern cars are generally more "modular" is design and typically built vastly better in design and materials. Therefore with a modern car when you want more performance, you can plug a computer in and adjust the PCM and net a near instant result. Also on a modern car, the suspension is better designed so that a mere shock change will completely change the driving experience. An old muscle car makes you work to achieve your results; yes there are little things that can be done and small advancements made, but overall you have to be much smarter about the car, understand cause and effect of each modification/change and compensate other systems to now deal with the changes you made. Owning and driving an old muscle car is a visceral experience, it is the pride of ownership along with the understanding of how the car operates, its limits, its capabilities. It is more like you are driving a car you designed and built (you may have actually) whereas a modern car is much more about fine tuning what the factory did to fit your desires and expectations.

Nothing wrong with a modern car, however you need to understand that a old muscle car is significantly different and going in "trying" to make it "as good" as your C6 will be a losing proposition and you will become disillusioned if you perfer the vette. However, as stated, your old muscle car will give you much more joy overall from looking at it, driving it and talking to others about it. If you have the desire and funds, go for it, I dont think you will be disappointed.

  Well said. To which I would add, that it sounds like you're a real car guy. As per your insightful analysis of the Corvette owners experience, you're into it because you like it, not for whatever illusory status ownership may confer. Once you arrange your mind to the reality that they are two quite different slices of the same loaf and that you prefer one to do this and the other to do that, you'll be more comfortable with the older gal's peccadilloes and be able to enjoy her in her own way. Good luck and welcome (officially) to the site. 

[70chall440]

You might consider a restomod with a modern drive train; gives you a feeling of modern with the timeless looks and attitude. Just remember to buy as good as car as you can afford (or want to afford). The better car you get, the more you will enjoy it.

[IMADreamer]

Thanks for the welcome everyone and for the advice. I think I have the right idea. I think I will love classic car ownership.

[TelisSE440]

Welcome abroad  You will love the Mopar muscle car...