First Gen Cars.

[twobjshelbys]

Maybe I should expand my horizon and consider looking for a car with 5000 or less miles. I do enjoy my cars and fully expect to enjoy it in good conditions and put miles on it without reservation of the end value but like everything I have I do good maintenance and treat them very well.

10K will widen your choices. 5K cars are the new garage queens (that expect the low miles premium.)

 

[YenkoGuy]

Gotcha. I am OCD in regards to rock chips etc. and I do not care for the film protectant ….i have been told they have a shelf life of 10 years.

 

[DakotaGT]

Gotcha. I am OCD in regards to rock chips etc. and I do not care for the film protectant ….i have been told they have a shelf life of 10 years.

Me too on the OCD thing, but if you actually drive them, you can choose between 1) spend $2-3k on good PPF (paint protection film) and every 10 years redo it, or 2) spend $2-3k every 10 years on a partial repaint of affected panels. Personally, in *most* cases I prefer option 1 because then I feel I can drive it without nearly as much worry, it keeps the paint looking perfect for that entire 10 years, and it's easier to keep clean. Plus you get to keep your original factory paint (if that is important to you.) No wrong approach, just different considerations.

 

[Tomcat]

My 2006 (after 19 years) has averaged 215 miles per month...49,000 total miles, they add up!

 

[YenkoGuy]

Me too on the OCD thing, but if you actually drive them, you can choose between 1) spend $2-3k on good PPF (paint protection film) and every 10 years redo it, or 2) spend $2-3k every 10 years on a partial repaint of affected panels. Personally, in *most* cases I prefer option 1 because then I feel I can drive it without nearly as much worry, it keeps the paint looking perfect for that entire 10 years, and it's easier to keep clean. Plus you get to keep your original factory paint (if that is important to you.) No wrong approach, just different considerations.

I agree with your perception. Having owned original paint cars they do hold a premium over cars that have had touchup or repaint. In my book original paint goes a long way, especially with the cars that I have been involved with in the past. I just hope to find one as time permits for an owner. I want to be fair to all parties as I find one.