re: Technology in new cars

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Technology in new cars

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Just a heads up when considering a new car with new safety features like adaptive cruise control- I had to replace a windshield after something struck it hard enough to cause a crack, which spread to a major crack. Replacement windshield cost about $300 + $300 to recalibrate the sensor (required) + labor= $750. If you have a vehicle that has these sensors consider asking your auto insurance company if there is a separate windshield policy you can add on. I think it costs me $7/month.

Had a 2015 F150, good truck. Went and bought a 2019 and it's over engineered. Not a fan.

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My 11 year old ride has a nice LCD monochrome text line that can display about 10 alphanumeric symbols.
Anything would be an improvement to me

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I'm considering installing a Tesla-style head unit in my '03. I don't have much use for my cassette player anymore.

It would be going from this:


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The screen deal is pretty standard now among most car brands, even non-luxury

I think the new Altimas did a good job of mixing a touchscreen with a classic look

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Our Volvo has almost every user function in that big center screen.

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Can attest. My wife's volvo has some cool shite

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Yep, test drove a few SUVs and the Volvo by far had the better touch screen options. It’s basically a big iPad for the car.

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The screen deal is pretty standard now among most car brands, even non-luxury

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Yeah, I was wondering about the Toyota comment in the OP because a friend was in a Toyota Corolla rental last year that had a touchscreen. Obviously it was pretty stripped down, but it controlled the AC/heater and the radio.

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Is the main center infotainment screen a big deal to you when shopping for a car/truck/suv?

I feel like brands like Audi/Tesla/BMW among others have upped the game with huge flat screen infotainment screens and I hope more follow suit

I’ve been very underwhelmed when looking how brands like Infinity and Toyota seem so far behind as are some trucks.

I feel like my next car needs at least a 9/10 inch screen to future proof itself.

Any other recommendations on newer cars/SUVs that have above average infotainment screens? TIA

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With all the technology going into cars and trucks, you'd think that auto manufacturer's would spend some time and money developing a dashboard that doesn't crack after owning the car for month. And progressively gets worse the longer you drive the car.

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No I hate the big touch screens, I want some buttons.

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This. I actually like not having a screen in my face on the commute. Kinda wish my f150 had a smaller one.

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There is an aftermarket Tesla style dash kits for almost every vehicle.

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As an FYI, this is only "Tesla style" in size, not functionality.