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  • @Ton@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Peak car was 1990-1994, largely mechanical, little electronics and reliable as hell. My Merc from that time is built like a tank and everything is screwed together, not glued.

    • @bug@lemmy.one
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      41 year ago

      All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!

        • @bug@lemmy.one
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          11 year ago

          Assuming you mean that you yourself are a good driver who doesn’t get into crashes, that’s why I said “until someone smashes into you”, as in the crash that is completely out of your control!

          • @Ton@lemmy.world
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            11 year ago

            True, but that you can also largely influence by defensive driving. When I rode 80 tkm a year for 15 years I’ve literally seen everything but was never part of it.

    • @uint8_t@feddit.de
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      21 year ago

      early '90s? nah, give me fuel injection, catalytic converter, ABS, and airbags, please

    • 👍Maximum Derek👍
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      21 year ago

      The 1990 Honda Civic may be the most reliable car of all time. Sadly it’s also easily stolen with nothing but a screwdriver, but still!