A very long time, its the bells and whistles that go out to get the new car itch going. Don't get fucked, a backup camera is worth 2 bucks tops.
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I've recently been thinking if it would be wise for patriots to go back to the old fashioned, mechanical cars. I know nothing about cars, other than how to drive them, and wouldn't know how to fix even an old mechanical car, but I'm sure there are plenty who would and I'd like to have at least one of those to fall back on. What would you recommend?
Thank you so much for this information! Greatly appreciated. I think I might actually love an old, heavy 'steel' car. At least, for getting around locally. I understand the gas issues, but like the feeling and safety of a heavy vehicle. Not to mention that a mechanic could fix it without all the computer falderal. Anyway, thanks again.
Gotta watch tho for EMP purposes even cars back in the 60s had electronic ignition etc. My 68 Cadillac had a coil in the cap in place of points for example.
And even early 80s had computer systems. My 82 Cadillac had DIGITAL fuel injection with an onboard computer accessed thru the hvac head and my 84 Lincoln had a ford system pre-OBD that I can't recall the name of that would blink out codes with the check engine light when in use.
You'd have to go pretty far back to get a truly mechanical car and you also run into rust issues. Yes the engines were good but the bodies made them 100k mile cars. :(
Diesel is the way. Old diesels dont need an ECU and can be started in many ways, manual/bump start. I have a jeep cherokee xj diesel which is perfect for my needs although it is ECU controlled but still quite primitive by todays standards. It drinks just about anything and I havent used a drop of diesel in about 7 years. I collect used oil from local mechanics. However, this is not my primary daily but in a shity post EMP day, would be a blessing really.
Yeah was just throwing it out there because of how tech has been seeping into cars longer than most realize.
Ford processor, in the 80s. EEC-IV.
Yes! Thank you! Electronic engine control IV