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If only I could find one that isn't a spy platform. That's a problem with all vehicles that are too new, not just EVs. That makes new cars a nonstarter for me,
by JohnFen 1y ago
If only I could find one that isn't a spy platform. That's a problem with all vehicles that are too new, not just EVs. That makes new cars a nonstarter for me, which as a side-effect makes all EVs a nonstarter for me.
- mindslight 1y agoI'm curious how in-depth you've been looking, especially investigating models where you can do a little bit of work to do things like unplug cell modems. I'm somewhat in need of a new vehicle and have just assumed the whole market is trash based of what I've read online and the new cars I've seen people get. But I'm hoping I've missed some gems of online communities still managing to eek out some freedom (and physical buttons, of course).
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- ThePowerOfFuet 1y agoDisconnect the antenna, and optionally connect a dummy load in its place.
- lonestar 1y agoSome models you can literally just pull a fuse for the telemetry modem and the car will be offline. Worth considering.
- JohnFen 1y agoThis is my backup plan for the day when I can no longer get a good used car that's old enough. Until then, though, I'm not willing to reward auto manufacturers who do this by giving them my money.
- goda90 1y agoI'm hoping we'll see EV kit cars with open software someday. There's conversion kits for a number of cars, and I've thought about turning my old 08 Civic into one just for the freedom from car manufacturers.