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Old 08-10-2021, 08:35 AM
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Default Buying car in the 70s vs today

In 1974 I bought a used 1963 Dodge lancer with slant 6 engine, 3 speed on column for $300. Difference from back then is I had a part time dishwasher job and was able to save enough to buy the car and buy insurance without help from my parents. Today the same job cannot earn enough to buy a car and insurance which has become disproportionately expensive.


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