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Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - A Proposal: The Mechanical Car

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - A Proposal: The Mechanical Car
From: <robertduquette@sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:03:46 +0000
Would a bicycle fit the bill?  :)


Robert



>
> It has been on my mind for some time and long before the current wave of
Toyota problems, that cars have become way too complex.
>
> I recently took delivery of a 2010 Cooper to replace my 2003 and the extent
of the electronics on this car is staggering.
>
> It dawned on me the other day...why don't any manufacturers make a truly
basic mechanical car, devoid of fly by wire accelerator pedals,
bluetooth/ipod/flashdrive electronics and the myriad of other gadgets
unnecessary for transportation?
>
> IOW, Why not market a back to basics mechanical car?
>
> jay
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