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re: Can you buy new vehicles that do not have fancy computer systems?
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:50 pm to fallguy_1978
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:50 pm to fallguy_1978
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Recently dumped our fancy front loader for an old school washer with an agitator and couldn't be happier. Why fix what isn't broken?
I think the new ones use much less water. The only advantage.
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Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:53 pm to biglego
They don't work as well though. I'll be honest, most modern appliances are shite. I don't need a digital display on my fridge. Same with vehicles. I'm fine with the basics. My XLT F150 has more features than I really need.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:54 pm to lsu xman
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Change the car battery and you have to bring it in to the dealer to reset the computer
What? What kind of car? I’ve changed batteries in Mercedes, Acura, Honda, Toyota, and never brought in to reset a computer.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:57 pm to AndyJ
For drier, get a speed queen
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:57 pm to fallguy_1978
quote:Think of all the jobs for engineers and repairmen that all these fancy products have created
Recently dumped our fancy front loader for an old school washer with an agitator and couldn't be happier. Why fix what isn't broken?
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:59 pm to ELLSSUU
Is the Mercedes a newer model?
Just recently, friends with a BMW and a Mini-Cooper.
Just recently, friends with a BMW and a Mini-Cooper.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:00 pm to Korkstand
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Think of all the jobs for engineers and repairmen that all these fancy products have created
I'd sincerely trade every appliance I own for 1985 models in working order.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:01 pm to AndyJ
No. Fuel injection was pretty much standard in the late 80s and that requires some form of computer.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:02 pm to Shanegolang
quote:lol old people are weird
I don't even like electric windows...I mean how lazy do you have to be to avoid rolling a fricking window down?
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:04 pm to Shanegolang
quote:I am usually on board with KISS, but electric windows have numerous benefits. Safety for one thing, you can keep your hands on the wheel while rolling them up/down (and one-handed people can use them). As the driver you can roll down all windows. Auto-cracking windows in the summer heat before you get in is pretty awesome. And good luck locking a crank window with kids in the back seat.
I'm 54 and despise modern technology. I don't even like electric windows...I mean how lazy do you have to be to avoid rolling a fricking window down? Just another motor to break.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:10 pm to AndyJ
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Can you buy new vehicles that do not have fancy computer systems?
Yes. Google "Barrett-Jackson Auction."
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:11 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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No. Fuel injection was pretty much standard in the late 80s and that requires some form of computer.
The OP has probably never owned a car without a computer to realize how horribly unreliable they are.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:12 pm to Korkstand
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but electric windows have numerous benefits.
And break about as often as the old crank windows.
GWagens are the only model I can think of with numerous window regulator problems.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:16 pm to fightin tigers
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GWagens are the only model I can think of with numerous window regulator problems.
Jeeps used to have problems with the window regulators breaking. Also everything else.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:17 pm to fightin tigers
How about new cars with manual hand crank windows?
Standard Transmission in a regular car/truck?
Standard Transmission in a regular car/truck?
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:17 pm to AndyJ
My 1987 Gran National had a computer chip in it.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:18 pm to ScottFowler
I had a 2015 Jeep with manual crank windows, manual door locks and a manual transmission.
This post was edited on 10/25/20 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:19 pm to lsu xman
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Just recently, friends with a BMW and a Mini-Cooper.
I have replaced a lot of BMW batteries over the years and none have every had to go back to the dealership for a reset.
This post was edited on 10/25/20 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:20 pm to ScottFowler
Maybe fleet vehicle or completely stripped commuter model
Finding a standard transmission is going to be hard as well. Probably will be more expensive too. There are really no advantages to owning a manual any longer.
I guess you could say they get stolen less often, but how often does your car get stolen to begin with?
Finding a standard transmission is going to be hard as well. Probably will be more expensive too. There are really no advantages to owning a manual any longer.
I guess you could say they get stolen less often, but how often does your car get stolen to begin with?
This post was edited on 10/25/20 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 10/25/20 at 6:22 pm to AndyJ
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