cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/tech/t/229380
For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, with most of the ire directed toward in-car infotainment.
I think cars from around 2008-2010 have the best level of tech. Heated seats, AC, automatic headlights, cruise control that works both ways, bluetooth radio. But no cloud-connectivity and no telemetry and no inside cameras.
The biggest reason I didn’t go with the Tesla when I bought an EV, aside from the price premium, was a lack of a speedometer behind the steering wheeland turn signal and windshield wiper stalk controls.
I just can’t get over that. I really want a car with a heads up display, not having to peer over and read teeny tiny font size to see what the car is doing. I still find it unsafe.
I have a 2017 Dodge Journey. AC, AM/FM/Satellite radio (though I don’t subscribe), CD player, very good heater (Wisconsin winters), bluetooth thats currently nonfunctioning (and I do miss it).
My GPS is a standalone Garmin unit. Learned my lesson with that when Toyota charged my dad $150 for map updates. Could get a backup camera for that, but don’t really need it.
I’m happy with what I have. I do wish I had my Bluetooth back for podcasts, but NPR keeps me pretty happy.
