Im going to say the '90s. They had all the tech that you need but it wasnt excessive.
What era of cars has the right amount of tech - helpful but not distracting?
- Thread starter bighead2586
- Start date
I despise touch screens in cars, I prefer buttons and knobs. Anyways……
I really enjoy the “technology” in my 00 Buick. Has ABS and traction control, cabin air filter, air bags and a simple dual zone climate control. Only lack Bluetooth but was easily fixed by an fm transmitter. No thrills at all but everything it needs to be safe and the perfect commute car since it also has comfy seats and gets 30 mpg.
I really enjoy the “technology” in my 00 Buick. Has ABS and traction control, cabin air filter, air bags and a simple dual zone climate control. Only lack Bluetooth but was easily fixed by an fm transmitter. No thrills at all but everything it needs to be safe and the perfect commute car since it also has comfy seats and gets 30 mpg.
WWW has also made the argument that shortly after '08 he saw a decline in quality for awhile, presumably due to that thing that happened in '08.
I can't say I disagree. If nothing else, various cost saving measures were taken during this time by several manufacturers, resulting in things like non-essential drain plugs being eliminated, etc
I can't say I disagree. If nothing else, various cost saving measures were taken during this time by several manufacturers, resulting in things like non-essential drain plugs being eliminated, etc
I'm a kiss principal guy, I don't even want abs. My mazda has a display screen, i hate having to use it to operate the radio. I will probably keep the TPMS sensors in the truck as that is handy towing. I removed them when they died in the elantra at the last tire change. TPMS does not help if you have a rapid loss, a slow loss in a small car, i can notice that when driving, usually when they get to 20lbs.
If you have those rides, the exhaust tone is all you need!So FM is too much tech for you?
I would say mid-late 2000's for me. For a DD, I do appreciate lane change and parking sensors, have gotten to appreciate rear cameras but find much more beyond that to be somewhat distracting. Actually, I'd be happiest with knobs and an auto feature for climate and knobs for radio with an ample greenhouse for visibility. Luddite, who me?
One of my vehicles has a hand crank, and yes I've had to use it!
i am still on the fence about fuel injection.
my third ex wife had one of those. broke the dang thing off in a snowstorm one winter, had her towed away and never looked back.
90’s I think. I got frustrated driving the wifes car this week, the chiclet sized HVAC buttons I can’t figure out while moving. I think my next car “has to” have a good old fashioned knob for various settings.
Have to admit though, I kinda really want ABS for winter driving. I also prefer FWD after all this time, my last RWD was kinda easy to get sideways in the snow—great fun, but only when intentional. Curtain airbags due to all the other drivers on the road? seems wise. And I sure have grown to love the backup camera….
But I sure don’t want to pay for the tech, not upfront nor when its decades old and breaks. I had a car once that would need a windshield every two years—what would that run me today?
Have to admit though, I kinda really want ABS for winter driving. I also prefer FWD after all this time, my last RWD was kinda easy to get sideways in the snow—great fun, but only when intentional. Curtain airbags due to all the other drivers on the road? seems wise. And I sure have grown to love the backup camera….
But I sure don’t want to pay for the tech, not upfront nor when its decades old and breaks. I had a car once that would need a windshield every two years—what would that run me today?
wemay
Site Donor 2023
I tend to agree with the 1996 - 2008 range. OBDII introduced in 1996 and pre-widespread-Di in 2010. Although i've had no issue with Di.
