i will never forgive blizz for ignoring the actual issues Classic has had and instead opting to nerf the Pally and Lock mount particles that nobody cared about
I just swapped to a Frostsaber from the Crusader mount. Mostly for the reasons you listed, I didnt want to be kicked in pvp, or unable to mount due to mana. And it’s a little different
Felsteed is the best looking mount in Classic and I so wish it was 100% speed.
Dreadsteed is garish, and looks incredibly uncomfortable to ride, but it’s still better than every other Classic mount except the Felsteed.
The Dreadsteed quest is pretty awesome, someone in your guild probably already has the non-consumables. If not, buying a run from a lock who has them is dirt cheap.
The dreadsteed and warhorse are simply part of the flavor of vanilla wow. I’m using the warhorse on my paladin, and always will. Likewise when I finally get around to leveling a warlock I’ll only ever use its dreadsteed.
Pro tip you can get the dreadsteed on the cheap usually. Multiple locks can tag the quest complete guy so either group up with some other locks and split the cost or wait for an enterprising lock sellings tags.
Im lazy and just bought my mechanostrider, Dreadsteeds are too tall! You’ve got to feed them, the smell, and they Bite! I’ll take good ol gnomish engineering over a hell horse anyday