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The $25k car is going extinct?

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319 points pseudolus | 5 comments | 29 Jun 25 15:59 UTC | HN request time: 0.689s | source
1. briandw ◴[30 Jun 25 01:40 UTC] No.44418366[source]▶
They don't mention the amount of mandatory additions to the car from government regulations. Obviously not the only factor but it's certainly a factor. Cars now have 6 to 8 airbags, backup cameras, more high strength steel, automatic breaking systems etc etc. I love the safety that those all bring, but it's not free.
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2. neogodless ◴[30 Jun 25 02:58 UTC] No.44418829[source]▶
> automatic breaking systems

Literal planned obsolescence!

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3. WillPostForFood ◴[30 Jun 25 03:44 UTC] No.44419137[source]▶
Also a lot more complexity under the hood to meet mileage standards - CVT or 8 speed automatic transmissions, turbo chargers, stop-start tech, etc...
4. ReptileMan ◴[30 Jun 25 09:38 UTC] No.44421267[source]▶
Or just being BMW. They also break automatically. No need for government mandated feature.
5. briandw ◴[30 Jun 25 13:34 UTC] No.44423099[source]▶
my dyslexia strikes again