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Originally Posted by DoubleF
Buying vehicles for the new tech is kinda dumb. I don't know anyone that does it though. Most people do it because it's a new vehicle and they generally claim they pay the premium so that they don't have to worry about the vehicle break down.
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I recently had the old radio/CD combo on my car replaced with a touchscreen faceplate with Android Auto and google maps/assistant. I also had the speakers replaced. It cost me about $800-900 with installation.
The difference to me is staggering. The sound upgrade is huge. Being able to connect to Google Maps and Music hands free is amazing. It's had a dramatic impact on my driving experience.
When I drive cars with rear-view cameras, I also notice the impact of that.
If you ever used a laggy and outdated navigation system, it's a nightmare.
I get what you are saying about some of the tech just being for show. But some of the basic tech changes over the last 10 years are really staggering and add a lot to the driving experience.
Edit: on top of the obvious, there are also all sorts of technologies that have gone into the actual driving, like lane assist, fancy new clutches, etc...In the 90s, you could get a 400-500 HP Lamborghini that was considered a "super car" and was very difficult to drive without being serious experience. Now any idiot can pick up an M Series BMW with similar power/acceleration and drive it straight off the lot.