[peverett]

This constant pressure on prices is why we get cars with great antilock brakes, fuel injection, etc with crappy plastic wheel covers, plastic door handles and crappy aluminum/plastic radiators.

I have both kinds and my experience is in at least these items(radiators, door handles, and wheel covers), the 1970s and older cars are superior to modern cars.

I now understand why I see kits for antilock brakes, fuel injection, etc. for old Mustangs and other cars.