Manufacturers will never again build a "basic" anything for one simple
reason - money. They actually make far more on maintenance and repairs
than they do on the initial sale of the vehicle. Parts are usually
dealer only items, so they can jack up prices to pretty much anything
they like, and they like money. A basic vehicle would encourage the
younger set to learn shade tree mechanics and discover that aftermarket
parts are not only cheaper to purchase, but perform better and last
longer than OEM.
Kate
Jay wrote:
> 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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