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People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars — For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, wit... (www.theverge.com)
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People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars — For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, wit...::People are dissatisfied with the technology in their cars, according to a new survey from JD Power. They especially don’t like the native infotainment systems.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The increasing tech-ification of (all) cars played a role in reducing how much I want a car. Now I'm yearning for the simplicity and visceral feel of a motorcycle, and I will give in to these temptations soon.

[–] themeatbridge 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had a hard time explaining to a salesman why I didn't want a car with touchscreen controls for everything. "Touchscreens are better!" Yeah, but I don't want to take my eyes off the road to cycle through four menus just to turn on the defogger. Tactile buttons or nothing.

[–] Buddahriffic 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Salesmen aren't looking to understand what you want beyond knowing what might match up to what they have to offer. If they have a showroom full of cars with touch screens, then they'll act like it doesn't make sense to not want a touch screen because agreeing with you implies agreeing that you should look elsewhere.

There are some salesmen that are good about this and don't want to waste your time or theirs, but car salesmen have a certain reputation for a reason.

[–] themeatbridge 3 points 1 year ago

Good point, but he had other cars. After that conversation, I didn't want to buy anything from him.