How is it that most people refuse to admit that cars are getting worse and worse?

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kekm8 25 Jul @ 1:31pm

Styling - all have the same rounded soap bar design
Usability - touch screens everywhere, electric ebrake, dial gearshift etc
Reliability - turbos everywhere, overcomplicated 10spd transmissions, cheaper parts
Serviceability - parts shortages, too much technology to troubleshoot/work on

All of these issues seem blatantly obvious and always have been. But it feels like most people are either oblivious or just don't care. Only recently have I seen a select few YouTubers actually start pointing this stuff out. But by now, it's way too late for the industry to change course.

I bought a low mileage Crown Vic so I can go years and years without having to worry about any of this. I essentially have no skin in the game. But I'm curious what you guys think. How did we end up here? Or am I totally wrong about "modern" cars?

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kekm8 25 Jul @ 1:34pm

Originally posted by Breathe:
You sound like I did when I was younger. Old spirit or old fart?

Just common sense honestly

Chronocide 25 Jul @ 1:34pm

Originally posted by kekm8:
How is it that most people refuse to admit that cars are getting worse and worse?

I ride a bicycle, cars all look the same to me.

St✩rlight 25 Jul @ 1:35pm

They create features to sell cars and then those features become industry standard. I play a game called Production Line where you operate a car factory so I know all about this.

St✩rlight 25 Jul @ 1:36pm

Like in the old days, electric windows were a fancy feature, now they are a standard expectation, along with other things like touch screens, and brake pedals.

Chronocide 25 Jul @ 1:36pm

Originally posted by St✩rlight:
They create features to sell cars and then those features become industry standard. I play a game called Production Line where you operate a car factory so I know all about this.

I love your qualifications. And yes, you are more an expert on this subject than I am.

Moacir Santos 25 Jul @ 1:37pm

Hahahahah!
US cars, dude.

veles 25 Jul @ 1:37pm

Originally posted by kekm8:
Styling - all have the same rounded soap bar design

Probably the worst part, to be honest.

salamander 25 Jul @ 1:38pm

i do not own a car, not really necessary in my country. so i am unfamiliar with the industry.

Acetyl 25 Jul @ 1:39pm

I think they're NPCs. I find it very hard to humanize such delusional output and behavior. I used to think they were hypnotized, afraid, or had brain damage though.

St✩rlight 25 Jul @ 1:39pm

To be fair, the styling is changing. Right now manufacturers are going with that kind of retro look with the strip lamps and square boxy designs. And the Ford Escort Mark 1 Mark 2. And the New Renault 5 and Renault 19, the newer VWs. I think on my street someone bought a new VW and it seems pretty huge. Like a big estate / station wagon but kinda hybrid SUV.

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St✩rlight 25 Jul @ 1:40pm

Originally posted by Chronocide:
Originally posted by St✩rlight:
They create features to sell cars and then those features become industry standard. I play a game called Production Line where you operate a car factory so I know all about this.
I love your qualifications. And yes, you are more an expert on this subject than I am.

XD thanks

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Tsumugi 25 Jul @ 1:41pm

I really just hate how 99% of cars are so dull with their colors. It's always white, grey, black, or a dark red. It's so dreary and depressing that it's almost a spectacle when you see a car with a color like yellow or pink or green, let alone something super rare like a specialized livery.

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Morrandir 25 Jul @ 1:43pm

in the not so far future all cars will be automated, they will be self driven, car ownership will come to an end and become a pay per ride service, where you will just sit back and the car will self drive you to your destination.

cars as we know it today otoh will be a thing for the rich, where they will be able to drive their cars on designated private tracks but not on public roads.

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salamander 25 Jul @ 1:43pm

Originally posted by Breathe:
Originally posted by salamander:
i do not own a car, not really necessary in my country. so i am unfamiliar with the industry.
Jealous.

well do not be too jealous, our public transport is widespread but it is rather low quality in some areas. especially the further you get out of the city. :p

but at least everything is fully walkable or possible to travel by my bike.

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