- Honestly, if your classic car sits untouched for weeks at a time, driveway or not, maybe it's time to rethink things.
- Cities cracking down isn't totally unreasonable—cars are meant to be driven, not just parked as lawn ornaments.
- Sure, enforcement can be petty, but if your Mustang's truly operational, why not take it for a spin occasionally? Keeps the neighbors quiet and your engine happy...
I get the frustration with city rules, but honestly, cars do better when they're driven regularly. My dad had this old Corvette he adored but rarely took out—until one day it wouldn't even start. Turns out, sitting idle caused more issues than regular wear and tear would have. A quick spin every now and then isn't just good for neighbor relations; it's good for your wallet too...trust me on that one.
Totally get what you're saying about cars needing regular drives. My uncle had a similar issue with his old Mustang. He'd baby it and keep it tucked away in the garage, thinking he was preserving it, but every time he finally took it out, something else needed fixing. He joked the car was punishing him for neglect, lol.
But I'm kinda curious—do you think the city rules are really about maintenance and appearance, or is it more about freeing up street parking? Seems like a lot of places lately are cracking down on parked classics, and I wonder if it's more about space than anything else. Either way, taking it out for a spin now and then definitely beats dealing with surprise repair bills...
I see your point about parking space, but honestly I think it's more complicated than just freeing up spots. In my neighborhood, they've started enforcing similar rules, and from what I've noticed, it's partly about aesthetics and partly about safety concerns—like leaking fluids or rusted-out frames posing hazards. I own a luxury car myself (though definitely not a classic), and even though I'd love to keep it pristine in storage, regular use has actually saved me money on maintenance long-term.
Interesting point on regular use saving maintenance costs—I can definitely relate. A few years back, I inherited my uncle's old Mustang, a real beauty but a notorious garage queen. Thought I'd save it from wear and tear by storing it, but ironically, the lack of regular driving led to dried seals and surprise leaks (not fun to discover!). Learned the hard way that cars, classic or not, prefer to stretch their wheels regularly... city rules might seem strict, but sometimes they're nudging us toward better habits.
