this is the only new car I would consider buying. Of course, if they did offer it in my market, it would be full of touch screens and spyware, so I still wouldn’t buy it
tbh this is why i am still following that “Slate” EV Truck
A truly minimalist vehicle that not only doesn’t have a touch screen, it also doesn’t have a stereo system, a cellular data uplink, gps navigation, or even power windows (you can technically get power windows if you want to opt for them but the others are Bring Your Own Tech)
of course, i’m not putting any money down until the day i can actually get in and drive one off the lot MYSELF… been too burned by vaporware products -_-
this thing though, at the very least, feels like it might still be LIKELY because it’s a minimum viable product single purpose tool:
It is a MACHINE
that turns ELECTRICITY
into GOIN’ SOMEWHERE And That’s It. NO MORE, NO LESS!
I’ve been tempted by a FordRanger/MazdaB2000 over the years. still am
I have a wagon. It’s rusted to shit. I should have taken better care of it, but I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to replace when I bought it nearly 10 years ago. I just bought a slightly smaller wagon, with a little less towing and hauling capacity (both power and space and capability). a little pickup would be a good way for me to still be able to tow some slightly heavier loads safely, and have some of the “this is a just work vehicle” capability. but until then, we’ll see how the smaller wagon handles the utility trailer. mostly just worried about braking, I’ll have to lighten the max load a bit. this new car is a 2012 and basically rust free on the frame. I’m hoping to make it last until cars are inoffensive again. or at least far less offensive
this is the only new car I would consider buying. Of course, if they did offer it in my market, it would be full of touch screens and spyware, so I still wouldn’t buy it
tbh this is why i am still following that “Slate” EV Truck
A truly minimalist vehicle that not only doesn’t have a touch screen, it also doesn’t have a stereo system, a cellular data uplink, gps navigation, or even power windows (you can technically get power windows if you want to opt for them but the others are Bring Your Own Tech)
of course, i’m not putting any money down until the day i can actually get in and drive one off the lot MYSELF… been too burned by vaporware products -_-
this thing though, at the very least, feels like it might still be LIKELY because it’s a minimum viable product single purpose tool:
It is a MACHINE
that turns ELECTRICITY
into GOIN’ SOMEWHERE
And That’s It.
NO MORE, NO LESS!
I’ve been tempted by a FordRanger/MazdaB2000 over the years. still am
I have a wagon. It’s rusted to shit. I should have taken better care of it, but I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to replace when I bought it nearly 10 years ago. I just bought a slightly smaller wagon, with a little less towing and hauling capacity (both power and space and capability). a little pickup would be a good way for me to still be able to tow some slightly heavier loads safely, and have some of the “this is a just work vehicle” capability. but until then, we’ll see how the smaller wagon handles the utility trailer. mostly just worried about braking, I’ll have to lighten the max load a bit. this new car is a 2012 and basically rust free on the frame. I’m hoping to make it last until cars are inoffensive again. or at least far less offensive