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[1969Mach1]

This explains why you don't do drugs. It's a pretty givin fact that this guy is a moron. But more the less my opinion on why these cars arn't as popular as before is because of several reasons. I'm 17 and this is why I don't drive a new Trans-Am or Camaro.
#1 they are pretty damn expensive. New Camaro goes for $26,995 - $39,225 (Canadian that is)
#2 even if I got the car for free I can't afford insurance for one of those. They would rape me so bad, it isn't like it used to be. I can't afford the car let alone the insurance.
#3 Gas prices, a V8 goes threw alot more gas then a 4cly.

Times have changed alot from when these cars were popular, maybe this guy should look at the trends that have changed. And look at how much school is going to cost. I don't have alot of money to put down on a car when I have to pay for school.

That is my basic idea.
Now exclude me from this cause I have a 69 Mustang Mach 1, I'm waiting for insurance ot murder me next summer, and gas prices to empty my wallet.