Forgetting the music aspect as thats personal choice and i seldom listen when at work, i think it's the too insulated feel that modern cars give, coupled with more 'driver aids' to keep the thing on the road than you can shake a stick at.
The best old fashioned car i owned was my ugly as sin trusty old Landcruiser, truck like drive including stump pulling torque at HGV revs, no frills save central locking windows and sunroof but totally dependable, huge tyres proper bumpers that were there for a purpose...sat up high too on a comfy but truck like seat.
Like a good truck it was easy to drive because of it's simplicity, put proper key in turn and instant fire up like every proper HGV used to before the computers took over.
Believe it or not the Hilux comes as close as i can find but with more comforts, i doubt you'll find a truck like drive in a modern car and even vans are made to have car like drives.
PS even the latest (2010) Hilux Invincible now has stability control to prevent people who think they are in a GTi from losing it, i give up.
Don't go back Pat, you've made a better life and go home when you've finished.
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Men, music and machines. new
Men, music and machines. new