I hate new cars:

[Bobby]

Did you know that with many cars today you don't even get a mechanical key
and a key ignition lock?
So - if you are somewhere far from home and the battery fails in your FOB key
you are stuffed - you can't even open the door.
I hate these new cars - I'm sticking with older cars.
People should refuse to buy the new cars.



In this video we go into the Smart Key system in modern Toyota and Lexus vehicles. We start with how the system works, then I share with you some practical information that every Toyota and Lexus owner will find useful to make better use of your push button start vehicle.

[Bobby]

There are too many gadgets and gimmicks today – with cars it’s getting worse.
People need to buy a car – not a gimmick.
People should have their eyes on the road and not be distracted.
I think with keys the manufacturers try to save money –
a mechanical ignition switch costs 100s of dollars to make –
It’s cheaper to make a button and use a $5 microcontroller to start a car.
That argument gets a little degraded when they want to charge $50K and more for a new car
full of gimmicks most people will never need or use.

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[Redneck]

I agree!

I recall on a Victorian Cops TV show, cops pulling up drivers for using their phones while driving, but being able to look at the big screen in the middle of the dash with no penalty.

Also things like tail lights often cost a fortune to fix when they fail, not just a new bulb like the olden days.

[Bobby]

I agree!

I recall on a Victorian Cops TV show, cops pulling up drivers for using their phones while driving, but being able to look at the big screen in the middle of the dash with no penalty.

Also things like tail lights often cost a fortune to fix when they fail, not just a new bulb like the olden days.

I agree yet most people accept anything presented to them as progress
if it's called the latest and greatest new gimmick.
They are like sheep.

[Bobby]

How many gadgets and gimmicks do we really need?
My car is a standard model and it has:

cruise control,
4 electric windows,
central locking for all 4 doors and the trunk,
valet key to protect the trunk from valet thieves,
electric door mirrors left and right - up/down tilt and left and right for each,
Electric driver's seat - forward back and tilt,
ABS brakes,
air bags,
car radio that if I install a microphone can run hands free via Bluetooth to my mobile,
tiltable steering wheel,
powerful air con,
OBD2 port for car info,
and I have a Tom Tom for a sat nav that I can stick to the windscreen.


When I was a kid - cars had none of that and we were still happy.

[Black Orchid]

It's so big brother can control them/us now.

Say NO if they start babbling about using Flock cameras here.

[Bobby]

It's so big brother can control them/us now.

Say NO if they start babbling about using Flock cameras here.

The Govt always has plenty of money for cameras but none to fix potholes on the roads.

[tllwd]

Low-tech or analog new cars in Australia are not available because mandatory safety regulations

[Bobby]

Low-tech or analog new cars in Australia are not available because mandatory safety regulations

Yes - what was once a luxury feature now becomes a standard feature
and the Govts demand it on all new cars.

example:
anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have been mandatory on all new passenger vehicles sold in Australia since November 2011,
as part of the Australian Design Rules (ADR) for electronic stability control.
Newer rules also mandate autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

[Bobby]

The old cars were better:


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