I was simply pointing out the pitfalls of non-electronic systems for those that don't know what happens when you have no chips in your vehicle. Of course the bourdon tube water temp gauges were accurate.
Clearly going back to all pre-electronic vehicles does not put you in the stone age, the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's prove my point. I've worked on plenty of pre-electronic ignitions (points, distributor caps, etc.) to know they work, they just require more maintenance and are not as reliable. Pitted points, cracked or wet distributor caps, could stop you in your tracks just as fast as bad electronics can.
Really, I don't think many (if any), are talking pre-electronic, when suggesting less technology, I'd be thrilled for my Bronco to be similar to my 2004 F150. I have never needed a map on a giant screen, never struggled to maintain my lane, I can keep pace with traffic, etc. Hood latch sensors and wipers that quit when sensing friction is next level stupid. If you have 500 unnecessary safety features, some will certainly fail, no matter how great your quality control is. I have never traded or sold a vehicle (except to family), so I imagine my perspective is far different than those who trade every 3 years.
Funny, my '04 F150 FX4 RCSB was the best new vehicle I've owned to date, and a favorite. Had it nine years without a visit to the dealer for a repair outside one recall item.
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I would estimate that 90% of the driving my wife and I do are round trips of less than 20 miles from our house and back. So a hybrid would be pretty handy…
Exactly... I personally am still waiting on my "2021" day 7 pre-order..
Agree for the most part but not about the long trips. Just finished a long trip from CA to OK and back in my sons 2021 Ford Ranger. Having to stop and charge for several hours a day would have added at least two days to the trip. Also on the way back we were bucking a stiff headwind for hundreds of miles and the mileage really took a hit. The range hit due to the headwind would have added even more charging stops. A hybrid setup like the Jeep 4xe would have worked well but full EV is just not suitable for long trips unless you don't mind how long the trip takes.I have thought about this a few times…and im not so sure that a battery is better then gasoline. For offroad/camping. The only reason is because a lack of power stations in those areas and EV has proven to be inconsistent with remaining miles left on the charge. Have seen cases where up to the trail head it will say 200miles left. And 20min into your uphill offroad climb it shows 60miles left. Um…make it make sense.
Im all for EV. Love the idea of advancements in technology. Im not a grease monkey (were gas is king no matter what lol). Like big cities and suburbs…EV is amazing. Long road trips on highway/real roads…EV does great too. But offroad has proven to be difficult for EV adoption. I feel safer with extra gas and/or a external battery of sorts. Like the ones that Anker makes. Possibly in the future as we grow EV tech. Just my thoughts.
You forgot to add wing windows.
Of course, how else does the 4/60 air conditioner work?
