I ' m not sure it ' s purely generational but there is much more of a skepticism and treatment of cars as an appliance more so now than in the past . A cars value is directly related to the number of gadgets , it ' s safety features , comfort , how well it insulates you from reality , and how easy it is to use , and supportmaintenance offerings . There ' s no discussion about the sport of it or the raw experience . Engine sound is bad . Connectivity is bad . It ' s marketing and we are a niche market now as enthusiasts . I make a point to chime in about motorsports , tinkering , and love of car culture whenever this subject comes up . We are like a forgotten minority that society rolls over whenever they pass new environmental laws or sets new standards for anything car related . It ' s a shame . It ' s an enormous part of modern history . It ' s a place for art and expression . It ' s fun and a sport . It ' s technical and rewarding . Also people generally think old restored cars are cool , even if it ' s not their hobby !