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To: DUMBGRUNT

Without a doubt today’s conventional electronics/plastics are beyond stupid. A computerized device controls door lovks, ac vents, brakes, accellerator, suspension, motor, kill switches all over the place, et all, in the name of luxury.

Its all about planned obsolescence.

BMW/Merc are the biggest, the you have Chinese Range Rovers that are incredibly buggy.


34 posted on 06/14/2020 12:46:40 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

“Its all about planned obsolescence.”

If that is true, when were vehicles not made with planned obsolescence?

The old ones with 6 volt systems/ Good luck below freezing?

1960-70? Good luck finding one not assembled on Monday or Friday? Or deer season or St Stanislaus Day...

The 1980s? with air pumps and a massive array of smog control crap.

The 1990s? Better but they came with touch controls. In case you missed it, read the rest of the thread about that crap; sadly detracting my most favored vehicle to date a 1994 Suburban.

The 2000s? Getting better especially Japanese cars.

So pls tell us about your lasts forever zero maintenance beater?


35 posted on 06/14/2020 6:07:41 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

“Its all about planned obsolescence.”

If that is true, when were vehicles not made with planned obsolescence?

The old ones with 6 volt systems/ Good luck below freezing?

1960-70? Good luck finding one not assembled on Monday or Friday? Or deer season or St Stanislaus Day...

The 1980s? with air pumps and a massive array of smog control crap.

The 1990s? Better but they came with touch controls. In case you missed it, read the rest of the thread about that crap; sadly detracting my most favored vehicle to date a 1994 Suburban.

The 2000s? Getting better especially Japanese cars.

So pls tell us about your lasts forever zero maintenance beater?


36 posted on 06/14/2020 6:11:09 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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