Why would anyone buy a new car?

[biscuit1953]

At my age I never plan on purchasing another new vehicle but I was wondering why anyone would be interested in such a thing with automobile companies taking complete control of what used to be a symbol of freedom in this country. I grew up listening to Dinah Shore singing “See the USA In Your Chevrolet.” This is Big Brother right out of 1984.

 

[I'll be ready!]

That's absolutely crazy and utopian. It's downright scary.

 

[aleshanee]

all but one of the people we know who bought new cars did so because they didn;t know how to work on an old one and keep it running...... ...every mechanic we know drives something at least 30 years old......

but yes.. ... that video is disturbing... ..how long will it be before your refrigerator is fitted with a system that weighs you first - and refuses to open the door if you gained a few pounds?...... ....

 

[Ekklesian]

but yes.. ... that video is disturbing... ..how long will it be before your refrigerator is fitted with a system that weighs you first - and refuses to open the door if you gained a few pounds?...... ....

A perfect gift for the missus...just in time for Xmas!

 

[voicecrying]

Reminds me of Demolition Man.

 

[ALAYMAN]

I work with a farmer who has been complaining about this kind of thing for a long time in regards to agricultural equipment.

Ironically, I am considering buying a new vehicle right now. My last purchase was a luxury car, for the first time in my life, and although it is a super nice car, some of the intrusiveness that is alluded to in this video did cross my mind as really annoying.