While tech companies pour billions into premium electric vehicles, there's a fascinating parallel universe of sub-€2000 cars dominating European roads. From 20-

While tech companies pour billions into premium electric vehicles, there's a fascinating parallel universe of sub-€2000 cars dominating European roads. From 20-year-old diesel Citroëns that refuse to die to Eastern European imports that cost less than a MacBook Pro, this market represents something Silicon Valley often misses: appropriate technology for real-world constraints. What's particularly interesting from a tech perspective: These cars often have better repairability than modern vehicles (no proprietary diagnostics, standard parts) They represent "good enough" engineering that prioritizes function over features The secondary market creates its own ecosystem of knowledge sharing and DIY solutions Is there something we can learn from this approach? While we debate autonomous driving and connected car platforms, millions of people are getting reliable transportation for the price of a few monthly SaaS subscriptions. Has anyone here navigated this market? What parallels do you see with other "appropriate technology" vs "high-tech" solutions in software?