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[dr.tucson]

I've seen a couple of his other videos, and he is really good.  One of the things on newer vehicles I noticed was the lights, headlights and turn signals. On some, when you put on a turn signal, the headlight on that side goes out.  So others can see the turn signal better (?), I don't know.  I can't imagine what it costs to replace some of those led turn signal 'bars', there are no more $1.49 bulbs!!

And what adds to my  chagrin is that almost all of the newer gadgets are directly related to our laziness.  Can't bother to turn your head to look what's behind us- just get a camera or a sensor.  How badly do we need seats with memories so we don't have to adjust them? Most of you can probably remember the phone number of the house you grew up in, but couldn't couldn't come up with anybody's current number because we allowed android or iPhone to take that over activity.  I don't trust Google and I don't trust Ford to have my interests in mind.

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

I just flew into Prineville (Redmond) OR to help out my in-laws. Drove their Ford Edge from the airport to their house around 9:00 pm. Let's see, headlights that automatically control hi-beams on/off, rain sensing wipers, lane departure beeping...it was "interesting" let alone what it would cost to repair.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I just flew into Prineville (Redmond) OR to help out my in-laws. Drove their Ford Edge from the airport to their house around 9:00 pm. Let's see, headlights that automatically control hi-beams on/off, rain sensing wipers, lane departure beeping...it was "interesting" let alone what it would cost to repair.

Welcome to the "new" world of what a modern vehicle is.

More technology and gadgets then anyone could want.

My 2022 RAV 4 is so loaded with techno stuff it's scary.

Fortunately I can choose most of the "auto" things and shut them off.

Frank

[Foy]

I drove my daughter-in law's 2022 Tahoe out on the highway for the first time back in March.  My younger son was riding shotgun with DIL, my wife, and the grandkids in the second and third row seats.  It kept on suddenly but slightly veering one way or the other.  I asked my son "WTH is wrong with this truck?"  His reply was "nothing Pops, it's just 'lane assist'.  Me:  "OK, so there's another reason to keep pushing the old Superduty to 300,000 miles, and beyond."  Him:  "Yeah, I should've taken you up on the offer to give it to me when I decided to buy the new F150 instead."

[BBZ]

I just bought a 2023 F150 XL.. decided on the least equipped truck I could find in hopes of less going wrong.. (its still fancy though)

 

I have never purchased an ESP, but to my surprise there was a $1250 rebate I wasn't expecting and I got them down to $2500 for a bumper to bumper 9 yr 90k warranty.. seems like a good idea.. time will tell. (I drive the truck less than 10k per year)

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I just bought a 2023 F150 XL.. decided on the least equipped truck I could find in hopes of less going wrong.. (its still fancy though)

 

I have never purchased an ESP, but to my surprise there was a $1250 rebate I wasn't expecting and I got them down to $2500 for a bumper to bumper 9 yr 90k warranty.. seems like a good idea.. time will tell. (I drive the truck less than 10k per year)

That's a great deal on your ESP.

Frank

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I drove my daughter-in law's 2022 Tahoe out on the highway for the first time back in March.  My younger son was riding shotgun with DIL, my wife, and the grandkids in the second and third row seats.  It kept on suddenly but slightly veering one way or the other.  I asked my son "WTH is wrong with this truck?"  His reply was "nothing Pops, it's just 'lane assist'.  Me:  "OK, so there's another reason to keep pushing the old Superduty to 300,000 miles, and beyond."  Him:  "Yeah, I should've taken you up on the offer to give it to me when I decided to buy the new F150 instead."

I turned my lane assist off on my RAV 4.didn't like the car making moves for me.

I like some of the other tech features though.

Frank

Frank