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> Why would I ever willingly buy a vehicle that I’m not fully in control of and that can force me to pull over whenever it wants? I drive a 20-year-old car bec
by ryukoposting 5y ago
> Why would I ever willingly buy a vehicle that I’m not fully in control of and that can force me to pull over whenever it wants?
I drive a 20-year-old car because I can't stand the tiny windows, high hoods, giant A-pillars, and high seating positions on new cars. Modern safety regulations mean that I can't buy a new car with my preferred seating position and good forward visibility.
The bad news is, time exists. My car is 22 years old, but in 10 years it'll be 32 years old. All the other sedans with good forward visibility will be 30+ years old, too. Old cars get rusty and dry-rotted, and eventually they get scrapped.
The government doesn't need to force you into a car that takes away your privacy and agency- time will do the job for them.