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[–] 0x0@programming.dev 28 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Who wants to buy / drive a 10 yo car though…

I do. Less built-in obsolescence, let spyware, less vendor lock-in. More durability. Ain't ditching my '97 Fiat anytime soon.

[–] Classy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 months ago

My '14 RAV4 is amazing. Gimme CD player or give me death!

[–] eldavi@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

add to that list better gas mileage than most new cars of the same type and i feel the same way bout my '08 ranger. i've had to upgrade the infotainment system 3x already because of the planned obsolescence built into them.

[–] Spuddlesv2@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] 0x0@programming.dev 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] Spuddlesv2@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So along with all those positives you listed, the big negative being it’s a death trap.

[–] 0x0@programming.dev 2 points 6 months ago

Yes, newer cars are safer, there are tradeoffs. No, older cars aren't deathtraps but you can collect your comission from Honda now.