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re: JDPower: Consumers don’t like newer cars as much; thinks they are getting worse

Posted on 8/15/23 at 2:52 pm to
Posted by crossfire
Alabama
Member since Oct 2010
2704 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 2:52 pm to
I have a loaded Ram 2020 and a 03 4runner SR5 with 300k miles. I still would rather use the 4Runner, even when pulling my boat.
Posted by MattA
Member since Nov 2019
1990 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 2:54 pm to
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am perfectly happy with my 11 year old truck with no touch screen.



Mines still got a factory cassette player in it
Posted by Klondikekajun
Member since Jun 2020
1441 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 2:57 pm to
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frick, that. I HATE this subscription economy we are moving towards.


"You will own nothing & be happy!"
- Klaus Schwab WEF
Posted by tonydtigr
Beautiful Downtown Glenn Springs,Tx
Member since Nov 2011
6454 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 3:06 pm to
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my car just attacks me with negativity - just beeping at me from all directions that I’m about to hit something and I can’t fit there! Damn you, Odyssey. How can I perform when you are undercutting my confidence at every turn.


Sounds like you bought the optional dominatrix package.
Posted by ISEN_AG
ThunderWolf Manor
Member since Aug 2013
2312 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 3:18 pm to
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Car manufacturers need to back off the touch screens

Having to click through menus to adjust the AC or volume is absurd


When I was little I got my arse beat for throwing a fake set of keys and putting a tiny mark in the area next to the A/C knobs.
If that happened today in most cars you'd be without A/C for who knows how long and spending a lot of money to repair the screen.
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 3:19 pm
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33465 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 3:25 pm to
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its all about new regulations. which leads to cutting costs elsewhere.

Based on new vehicle prices, it doesn't seem like they're cutting costs...just passing them along to us.
Posted by sosaysmorvant
River Parishes, LA
Member since Feb 2008
1466 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 3:54 pm to
I hate the push start. Bring back the regular keys!
Posted by Wraytex
San Antonio - Gonzales
Member since Jun 2020
3499 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:22 pm to
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
62837 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:24 pm to
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Consumers don’t like newer cars as much; thinks they are getting worse


To replace a key fob costs like $400. How is that possibly an improvement over standard keys?
Posted by Boodis Man
Member since Sep 2020
7360 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:24 pm to
It’s a crime what Mercedes has done to their interiors. Those tablet dashboards are trash
Posted by TrueTiger
Chicken's most valuable
Member since Sep 2004
80226 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:27 pm to

I'd like to bring back the old air-cooled bug.

But it would never comply with our bloated regulations.
Posted by Huck Finn
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2009
2575 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:29 pm to
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You people really adjust AC that often? Automatic AC is such a set it and forget it thing that’s been around for decades now.
Set it to 68 and leave it in auto. Never touch it again.




You see, some of us drive females around regularly...
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
16753 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:37 pm to
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You see, some of us drive females around regularly...

Does anyone know why the first thing they do is point all the vents at the windows?
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112643 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:39 pm to
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You people really adjust AC that often? Automatic AC is such a set it and forget it thing that’s been around for decades now.
Set it to 68 and leave it in auto. Never touch it again.
This too, but I'm still wondering what cars need multiple clicks through the menu to adjust the AC.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112643 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:43 pm to
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Ford Integrated Services will be responsible for further developing technology like Ford’s BlueCruise “hands-free” highway driver assistance system, which is currently priced at $2,100
$2100 as a one-time free for a competent auto steer feature is well worth the money IMO.

But $2k for a subscription for the same is absurd.
Posted by tonydtigr
Beautiful Downtown Glenn Springs,Tx
Member since Nov 2011
6454 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:45 pm to
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Does anyone know why the first thing they do is point all the vents at the windows?



Yep. And the next time you get in the car alone and start driving, the passenger window fogs up so bad you can't see out of it.
Posted by jake wade
North LA
Member since Oct 2007
2341 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:45 pm to
Cruise control, power steering, power brakes, power windows, delay wipers, cloth seats and A/C are all I care about as far as comforts.
Posted by N2cars
Close by
Member since Feb 2008
38020 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:45 pm to
The fact that Jaguar is now deemed " dependable " makes my case.
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 4:46 pm
Posted by Tantal
Member since Sep 2012
19213 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:54 pm to
I have a 2002 Lexus and 2006 Tundra that will probably both outlive me. Power windows, power locks, and ice cold A/C. I don't need a bunch of gadgets in my cars and I DEFINITELY don't need a $1,200 truck note.
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 4:59 pm
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
16753 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:13 pm to
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Yep. And the next time you get in the car alone and start driving, the passenger window fogs up so bad you can't see out of it.

I swear I’m going to die trying to fix it one day.
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