Heck, I'm drivin' an 84 yo model that still works - although it IS a bit slower, old fashioned looking and not nearly as sexy as it used to be.
In June of ‘97, the chassis was beginning to misfire and slow down, so much so it was in danger of being totaled. Took it to the shop and the technician told me the analog ignition was faulty, and I should really get a new, digital one.
Asked about the cost and was told insurance would cover it.
Make it so!
AS the years have gone by, the battery in the ‘new’ igniter was ready to give out, so a completely new set of electronics was installed. Much better diagnostics on it! (Sure glad I had the Extended Warranty package!)
Went to the shop again just last month and they assured me that I had at least 5 more years on the current battery. “What about the chassis?”, I asked - laughingly. “That would be the guys in the next building over. They do that kind of stuff.”
Well, the old body has had it’s share of dings and dents. Fluids leaking out when they shouldn’t - fluids drying up when THEY were expected to last a LOT longer, but, overall, it’s been quite reliable, going Way past the expected date to visit the boneyard.
I’ll pamper it a bit more - gotta keep the wife from looking at the newer models.