The complexity of modern stuff

[Rogar]

The woman who hosted my Thanksgiving meal just traded in her 20+ year old car with roll-up windows and regretted letting it go. I just traded in my old Tacoma for a Ford Maverick hybrid. The Tacoma had manual shift, which I don't really miss, but assumed a young person would not be able to steal it. I have to say the heated seats and the rear camera are nice upgrades. I miss having a real key to start. I'd much rather have manual controls instead of the display screen.

[Tradd]

I have no issues keeping track of my stuff.

And passkeys instead of passwords are great. You can use device passcode instead of biometrics if desired.

[pinkytoe]

We have a 14yo Honda CR-V with 85000 miles. It will soon require quite a bit of maintenance and new tires, ie expenses. DH is jonesing for a newer vehicle - you know, the last one before getting too old to drive. Lots of decisions since cars have changed so much the last few years.

[Tybee]

We have a 14yo Honda CR-V with 85000 miles. It will soon require quite a bit of maintenance and new tires, ie expenses. DH is jonesing for a newer vehicle - you know, the last one before getting too old to drive. Lots of decisions since cars have changed so much the last few years.

I would definitely keep that car; it should run to 250000 miles. But I can see why your husband would want a newer bells and whistles car.

I think I am going to get a back up camera for my car, as I like the one on my husband's truck.

[iris lilies]

I would definitely keep that car; it should run to 250000 miles. But I can see why your husband would want a newer bells and whistles car.

I think I am going to get a back up camera for my car, as I like the one on my husband's truck.

backup cameras are magic!

[frugal-one]

Well, I have to say way back around the year 2000 when we bought our neighbor’s used Ford Taurus, it was the most luxurious car I have ever had and that holds thrue to this day. It had push button windows! It had an electronic seat adjustment. It had velvet fabric seats.

Now that stuff is standard so am used to it. But I don’t value a keyless fob. LOVE that backup camera but of course that is a whole tone of things to go wrong.

I’m with you! Less stuff on it means less can go wrong. Absolutely hate the new washing machine! Once the lid is shut, no adding or stopping it.

[frugal-one]

backup camera cameras are magic!

If they work! Had a woman back into me because she relied solely on the camera. Sheesh!

[catherine]

My 18-year old Prius has just the right amount of technology for me. When I bought it I was dazzled by the navigation system, which is SO outdated now, but it still gives the best look at where I am on a trip. I can zoom in and zoom out with the touch of a button. I do have a rudimentary back-up camera, but not like the newer ones with the red/yellow/green guardrails and the beeping alarms. It also does have Bluetooth phone connections which is great. But no bluetooth music. I have an old-fashioned CD player.

When bought our Chevy Chevette in the 80s, we chose a basic model with no AC or electric anything. It did the job. But I do like some bells and whistes.

[bigbear]

The only car I have ever bought is a 1997 Honda Accord which I got new. It is now 28 years old and has almost 167,000 miles on the original engine and the original transmission. It has been repainted once and I am considering having it repainted. It has unexpected, odd things that happen from time to time like the button for the gear shift falling off and the attachment locking the gas tank falling apart, so I guess those are issues with old plastic. Mechanically, it has been fantastic. It is ironic given that I know nothing about cars and have never learned anything. Thankfully, I have been very fortunate to meet honorable Honda specialists who have taken care of my car for 26 years and I have tried to do routine maintenance pretty consistently. It never occurred to me when I bought this car that it would last this long, but I'm so happy it has. My car has not discovered the internet, so the most complicated it gets are automatic windows which I have had repaired and automatic door locks which I tried to have repaired but my mechanic said they don't generally stay fixed. My doors have manual locks too so I just use those. Now, I'm glad for the lack of technology. I love my car and highly recommend Hondas.

[nswef]

Wow Big Bear! When we gave our 2000 GMC Sooma truck to the Second chance garage - they were happy to have it. No repairs needed! apparently it was given to a woman and her brother who had lost 3 faimily members during covid...were struggling to get to jobs- so our 23 year old at the time trucks had a second chance. Not as many miles as your Honda, though. We then bought a Honda Ridgeline that has all the bells and whistles, too many, but it is the most comfortable vehicle. Nice to know it should outlive us!