Give me the mechanicals (even with microprossessor controls) and let me put my own electronics in (if ever required).
My old Jeeps and Blazer only have the module for the electronic ignition. Other than a radio, I don’t need any more fancy gadgets that will fry.
The Willys had points when I got it, going to electronic on it made a big difference.
My 16 Tacoma is rather light on the bells and whistles and I wanted it that way.
I’m leaning towards a Nissan 370Z in the new year.
Dont want it to drive itself. Dont want speed controls. I can still move my arms and legs so I’ll K park myself.
Just want to have fun and enjoy my car.
I’m driving a 57 Bel Air. Spartan, yes. But also repairable, and can be updated wherever I want to state of the art. Paid for. Appreciating in value. It will be on the road 100 years from now
Not going to happen. Electronics are all the rage - to meet cafe and consumer desire to stay ‘connected’. What the article didn’t cover is who will fix them. Few mechanics or techs are good at the electrical/electronics part. The future belongs to the tech who can. Most of those training with me don’t get it. I see a future with few good techs and greatly increased repair costs. It remains to be seen whether wages will keep pace tho. The day of the wrench turner is over.