Hey guys,
I'm sure I'm not alone in being unhappy with how computerized cars have become, and worried about the potential for hacking/tracking/etc.
My current car is nice and gets good gas mileage, but it's too small for me (2-door hatchback.) I want to upgrade to something more comfortable since I'm quite tall, but I'm not really sure what to look at. I'd like to get something reasonably affordable that is reliable, simple, easy to service, and with the least amount of high-tech features that I can manage. I'm not really much of a car person, preferring not to worry about my car when I don't need to - I see it basically as a tool.
I'm interested in both new and used cars. I quite like the 1980s Mercedes W-series, which has a reputation for being almost indestructible, simple, and well-engineered (and nice-looking too). However, these seem to be quite in demand and aren't easy to get in good shape/with decent milage.
Would love to hear suggestions from car-savvy folks on here.
I'm sure I'm not alone in being unhappy with how computerized cars have become, and worried about the potential for hacking/tracking/etc.
My current car is nice and gets good gas mileage, but it's too small for me (2-door hatchback.) I want to upgrade to something more comfortable since I'm quite tall, but I'm not really sure what to look at. I'd like to get something reasonably affordable that is reliable, simple, easy to service, and with the least amount of high-tech features that I can manage. I'm not really much of a car person, preferring not to worry about my car when I don't need to - I see it basically as a tool.
I'm interested in both new and used cars. I quite like the 1980s Mercedes W-series, which has a reputation for being almost indestructible, simple, and well-engineered (and nice-looking too). However, these seem to be quite in demand and aren't easy to get in good shape/with decent milage.
Would love to hear suggestions from car-savvy folks on here.