Wow, I guess the labor savings by using computers and robots has been huuuuge . Its also interesting that some of the options became standard equipment because it was cheaper than stocking standard and optional equipment.
Wow, I guess the labor savings by using computers and robots has been huuuuge . Its also interesting that some of the options became standard equipment because it was cheaper than stocking standard and optional equipment.
Yeah LeeT I keep hearing people complain about prices all the time, but a lot of things have gotten cheaper over time...some a LOT cheaper (like electronics). I remember back around 1970 we could get gas for around 29 cents. The average wage index then was $6186.24. In 2014 it was 7.51 times that....so at the same percentage of wages gas should be $2.17. I saw it for less than that the other day but I can't find the 2016 index. Housing is currently out of line locally. My parents bought their house in 1965 for $18,000. The wage index now is about 10 times what it was in 1965, but the house is worth around $400K today. I think in general food prices have actually gotten cheaper over time. Prices don't matter within our economy...prices relative to wages matter.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
And as far as cars go, fortunately they don't make em like they use to. With the lower engine RPM today and higher quality internal parts in the engine and trans, and better rust prevention from the factory on the body and panels the cars are actually designed to last much longer now than before.
They just need to make them look like a 55 2dr. That is the biggest problem.