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BMW Is Giving Up on Heated Seat Subscriptions Because People Hated Them::The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

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[-] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 20 points 1 year ago

Cars peaked in 2004 or 2005, most cars since then seem to be user data collection engines with wheels attached.

[-] Ton@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Peak car was 1990-1994, largely mechanical, little electronics and reliable as hell. My Merc from that time is built like a tank and everything is screwed together, not glued.

[-] bug@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago

All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!

[-] Ton@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Of course, the biggest security feature is sitting in the drivers seat.

[-] bug@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

Assuming you mean that you yourself are a good driver who doesn't get into crashes, that's why I said "until someone smashes into you", as in the crash that is completely out of your control!

[-] Ton@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

True, but that you can also largely influence by defensive driving. When I rode 80 tkm a year for 15 years I’ve literally seen everything but was never part of it.

[-] uint8_t@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

early '90s? nah, give me fuel injection, catalytic converter, ABS, and airbags, please

[-] Ton@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, all on board (except for the airbag) in my 1992 Benz.

[-] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

The 1990 Honda Civic may be the most reliable car of all time. Sadly it's also easily stolen with nothing but a screwdriver, but still!

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