MinguPinguJun 23, 2025

RIP to 1997 Ford Ranger

https://lemmy.world/post/31846666

Show threadmergingapplesJun 24, 2025

I wonder, is there any vehicle rating service that goes off of privacy and security? Some source that tells us what cars have what data collection, and possibly how to turn it off?

My car is dying soon, and I could use a replacement. It would be nice to have that information on hand when shopping.

Show threadjmf
Not a strict guide, but privacy wise the earlier in the 2010s the better. If you can find a low mileage 90s/2000s that’s even more simple and less connected, but you begin to enter the age issue where everything rubber is disintegrating. Pretty much to care about your privacy in a car you have to become a little bit of a gearhead to keep some simple old beater healthy and maintained.
Jun 24, 2025 at 5:57pmWeb
Show threadmergingapplesJun 26, 2025
Currently driving a 2008, it’s just not holding together very well regardless of what I am doing. Just replaced the motors for the electric windows, took all of one month for one of them to fail again.
Show threadjmfJun 26, 2025
What make and model if you don’t mind me asking? Certain brands definitely cheaped out on the build quality around that time. I find older cars (late 90s, early 2000s) built by Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes, and BMW to be of incredible construction.
Show threadmergingapplesJun 26, 2025
Mazda 3. Engine is mostly fine, but the interior is just dying. Overall I’d call it well built for the price… But almost 20 years takes its toll.
Show threadjmfJun 26, 2025
Those are good older cars! Did you replace the motor with an aftermarket unit or OEM part? One thing I have learned is with some components, getting the cheapest one can line you up for doing the job again in no time.
Show threadmergingapplesJun 27, 2025
Aftermarket. OEM was over 5 times the cost for each. Aside from that, just wanted to replace it for the sake of fuel economy. Thing gets 18 highway, that’s less than my dad’s huge f150