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Why would I need to control my car from more than 50m away? That seems like a luxury, at best. It’s being pitched in comments on this article as a necessity whe

Why would I need to control my car from more than 50m away? That seems like a luxury, at best. It’s being pitched in comments on this article as a necessity when it absolutely isn’t. It definitely isn’t worth also giving up control to everyone else in the world.

chrisseaton 6y ago
> It definitely isn’t worth also giving up control to everyone else in the world. Lots of consumers disagree! I find being to see the state of my car and control it remotely very useful. I’m happy to accept the downsides for the additional functionality. I think many consumers agree, given how much they’re willing to pay for it.
- throwawayboise 6y ago
  I want a car with the least amount of electronics as possible, and certainly nothing connected to the internet. Less to go wrong, at minimum.
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- krageon 6y ago
  > I’m happy to accept the downsides The downsides being full remote takeover in the worst case, which has the potential to kill you. It seems unlikely you're happy to accept the downsides.
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- brokenmachine 6y ago
  >Lots of consumers disagree! I feel like there's a group of consumers like myself who do agree but aren't being given options. I'm personally dreading buying my next car because everything is #internetofshit, software-locked features and shitty touchscreens that are totally unsuited for using while operating a vehicle. My current car isn't connected to the internet and my next one won't be either. I'm hoping the companies come to their senses before my next purchase, but I'm not holding my breath.
ketamine__ 6y ago
Remote start is a luxury! And I wish I had it when I was parking far away from the office. Imagine walking a few miles to your car in a frigid Chicago winter. And then you get to sit in a cold car for even longer.
umanwizard 6y ago
Many people drive to work and park in a spot more than 50m from their desk. Being able to remotely spin up heating a few minutes before leaving work would make a big difference in comfort in the winter.
cortesoft 6y ago
Of course it is a luxury. Most car features are luxuries.

chrisseaton 6y ago

> It definitely isn’t worth also giving up control to everyone else in the world. Lots of consumers disagree! I find being to see the state of my car and control it remotely very useful. I’m happy to accept the downsides for the additional functionality. I think many consumers agree, given how much they’re willing to pay for it.

throwawayboise 6y ago
I want a car with the least amount of electronics as possible, and certainly nothing connected to the internet. Less to go wrong, at minimum.
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krageon 6y ago
> I’m happy to accept the downsides The downsides being full remote takeover in the worst case, which has the potential to kill you. It seems unlikely you're happy to accept the downsides.
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brokenmachine 6y ago
>Lots of consumers disagree! I feel like there's a group of consumers like myself who do agree but aren't being given options. I'm personally dreading buying my next car because everything is #internetofshit, software-locked features and shitty touchscreens that are totally unsuited for using while operating a vehicle. My current car isn't connected to the internet and my next one won't be either. I'm hoping the companies come to their senses before my next purchase, but I'm not holding my breath.

ketamine__ 6y ago

Remote start is a luxury! And I wish I had it when I was parking far away from the office. Imagine walking a few miles to your car in a frigid Chicago winter. And then you get to sit in a cold car for even longer.

umanwizard 6y ago

Many people drive to work and park in a spot more than 50m from their desk. Being able to remotely spin up heating a few minutes before leaving work would make a big difference in comfort in the winter.

cortesoft 6y ago

Of course it is a luxury. Most car features are luxuries.