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Yeah that really is a terrible decision. I have had two Bolts and they are wonderful cars, but I would not buy again if I couldn't use the phone integration. I

• foobarian 3y ago
  Wish we could talk the Framework company into making Framework cars. What a timeline that would be!
  • mholm 3y ago
    Lower end cars, until recently, have long had a rich enough aftermarket to support basically any interior comfort you'd want. I've got Carplay, wireless charging, and blind spot sensors, all in my entry model BMW that was never made to even support any of these features. Now I'm right there with you on the mechanicals and exteriors.
    • giobox 3y ago
      I've done this to lots of old cars too, but I'd never claim it to be as good as an interior built for carplay - typically the sight lines to the display are compromised if doing something like a double-DIN carplay head unit from Sony et al etc. I've generally had no issues finding adapters that allow legacy steering wheel controls to control the aftermarket head unit/carplay too. However, the display often ends up too low on the dash in older vehicles with a retrofit, modern cars typically place it higher on the dash almost level with the instrument cluster to make it easier to check for navigation etc, most modern cars can even sync carplay directions to a secondary display in the instrument cluster. The siri mic solution can be compromised too, depending on the vehicle and how you fit the mic. It's livable of course, but often not optimal.