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Hi, I'm Neal, author of this analysis. Yes, you nailed it. I was just thinking today about what older car (2014 or earlier) I could buy for $10,000 or less that

Hi, I'm Neal, author of this analysis. Yes, you nailed it. I was just thinking today about what older car (2014 or earlier) I could buy for $10,000 or less that had adaptive cruise control and lane assist. That would allow me to disengage mentally a little from driving without suffering depreciation. Is there a way to search for what's the oldest car (e.g. Civic) that has these features?

burkemw3 8y ago
Please don't disengage mentally from driving. If you think you need to do that, take a break instead.
- jlarocco 8y ago
  Very much this. Disengaging mentally from driving is a great way to "accidentally" kill somebody.
- spookthesunset 8y ago
  Don't knock adaptive cruise control until you try it. It is significantly better than plain-vanilla cruise control. I've found that when I use it, I tend to stop caring about if I'm driving "too slow" -- it makes me a less aggressive driver.
  - Someone1234 8y ago
    My current car has it. The person you're replying to is still correct, if you need to "disengage from driving" then pull over and take a break. Adaptive cruise control makes driving less stressful/more pleasant but you still have to be mentally there. No system is full proof, and certainly not at this stage.
gormz 8y ago
Personally, I have no idea what cars have these kind of features. I know that civics had these features as of lately. I like to have as little technology in my vehicle as possible. I think disengaging in driving is very dangerous. I am not happy with the trend as I love riding motorcycles, but don't want my family publicly shamed by Tesla when one of their camera's overlooks me and kills my ass.
jedberg 8y ago
Adaptive cruise and lane assist weren't available in "cheap" cars in 2014. You'd have to look at something like a 2014 BMW 5 series, which would run you about $20K.
- iamatworknow 8y ago
  You can get a model year 2017 (first year it came standard) Toyota Corolla with adaptive cruise control and lane assist from about $11k and up, according to a quick AutoTrader search.
josefresco 8y ago
This might be the funniest thing I've read all day. It's either incredibly snarky / cutting or adorably out of touch / oblivious.
- gormz 8y ago
  I have a feeling this was completely serious. He's a product lead a Google. He's more important than the rest and shouldn't have to pay attention to the road because his mental time is just so damn valuable.
  - josefresco 8y ago
    He's more important than the rest and shouldn't have to pay attention to the road because his mental time is just so damn valuable. I stand corrected ... THIS is the most hilarious thing I've read all day. Edit: Removed the other adjectives because clearly, humor was intended.
    - gormz 8y ago
      :) i try
seattle_spring 8y ago
> That would allow me to disengage mentally a little from driving without suffering depreciation This is the most "BMW driver" quote I have ever read.

burkemw3 8y ago

Please don't disengage mentally from driving. If you think you need to do that, take a break instead.

jlarocco 8y ago
Very much this. Disengaging mentally from driving is a great way to "accidentally" kill somebody.
spookthesunset 8y ago
Don't knock adaptive cruise control until you try it. It is significantly better than plain-vanilla cruise control. I've found that when I use it, I tend to stop caring about if I'm driving "too slow" -- it makes me a less aggressive driver.
- Someone1234 8y ago
  My current car has it. The person you're replying to is still correct, if you need to "disengage from driving" then pull over and take a break. Adaptive cruise control makes driving less stressful/more pleasant but you still have to be mentally there. No system is full proof, and certainly not at this stage.

gormz 8y ago

Personally, I have no idea what cars have these kind of features. I know that civics had these features as of lately. I like to have as little technology in my vehicle as possible. I think disengaging in driving is very dangerous. I am not happy with the trend as I love riding motorcycles, but don't want my family publicly shamed by Tesla when one of their camera's overlooks me and kills my ass.

jedberg 8y ago

Adaptive cruise and lane assist weren't available in "cheap" cars in 2014. You'd have to look at something like a 2014 BMW 5 series, which would run you about $20K.

iamatworknow 8y ago
You can get a model year 2017 (first year it came standard) Toyota Corolla with adaptive cruise control and lane assist from about $11k and up, according to a quick AutoTrader search.

josefresco 8y ago

This might be the funniest thing I've read all day. It's either incredibly snarky / cutting or adorably out of touch / oblivious.

gormz 8y ago
I have a feeling this was completely serious. He's a product lead a Google. He's more important than the rest and shouldn't have to pay attention to the road because his mental time is just so damn valuable.
- josefresco 8y ago
  He's more important than the rest and shouldn't have to pay attention to the road because his mental time is just so damn valuable. I stand corrected ... THIS is the most hilarious thing I've read all day. Edit: Removed the other adjectives because clearly, humor was intended.
  - gormz 8y ago
    :) i try

seattle_spring 8y ago

> That would allow me to disengage mentally a little from driving without suffering depreciation This is the most "BMW driver" quote I have ever read.