Ya know, the whole "going fast with class" thing used to have meaning, because back in the day a "fast" car was usually ill equipped option wise, and was often loud, hot, uncomfortable, and rough. Buicks had more creature comforts and didn't have to be all the bad things that fast cars were.
Now, we have 9 second street driven LS1's, 9 second street driven mustangs, late model trucks running 10's, and a whole host of other fast late model iron.
Many of these cars have not only the same options and comforts a buick has, but more. My Z28 is in the shop right now, it will come out still complete with A/C, leather, stereo, power everything, cruise, and somewhere north of 800 horsepower.
I think now the "class" should refer to the buick enthusiasts' attitudes, since its not really unique to have something fast and well optioned and comfortable. And while most buick guys I've met have been among the best guys you'll ever meet, as new owners come along and the die hards fade out the "class" sometimes follows.
Back to the subject at hand. If you want something that holds value, don't drive it. If you want fun, give up on the whole "return on investment" mentality and buy what you want.
Oddly enough, everyone wants to talk about how well the buick holds value or is going up in value, but I sold mine for about half what I had in it. My camaro will have a similar amount of money invested but I will be able to sell it for much more than the buick.
Now, we have 9 second street driven LS1's, 9 second street driven mustangs, late model trucks running 10's, and a whole host of other fast late model iron.
Many of these cars have not only the same options and comforts a buick has, but more. My Z28 is in the shop right now, it will come out still complete with A/C, leather, stereo, power everything, cruise, and somewhere north of 800 horsepower.
I think now the "class" should refer to the buick enthusiasts' attitudes, since its not really unique to have something fast and well optioned and comfortable. And while most buick guys I've met have been among the best guys you'll ever meet, as new owners come along and the die hards fade out the "class" sometimes follows.
Back to the subject at hand. If you want something that holds value, don't drive it. If you want fun, give up on the whole "return on investment" mentality and buy what you want.
Oddly enough, everyone wants to talk about how well the buick holds value or is going up in value, but I sold mine for about half what I had in it. My camaro will have a similar amount of money invested but I will be able to sell it for much more than the buick.
