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Government mandates manufacturers to implement expensive accessories thinking we have no idea how to take care of ourselves so of course they make cars go from $2500 to $35000 in the last 50 years.
Because we are humans.
Then they neglect to check on the humans making these devices which are now killing us.
The humans making the devices that are now killing us can't make the replacements fast enough to keep from killing more of us. Some of the replacements are killing us.
Future
The new systems replacing the old systems that were killing us will be over regulated and so much money will be spent on research and development because of the negligence of the original designers that they will raise the price of the common car to the $50,000 range, more than I paid for my first house.
Just wait to see the mess when cars start driving for you.
^^^^ THIS. As a society, we need to stop this BS and make it every man for himself. Also need to do away with asinine warning labels such as "Caution: Hot Contents". If you are a coffee drinker, you KNOW the stuff is brewed with BOILING HOT WATER. If you dump it in your lap, it's YOUR fault, not the company that sold it.
Just FYI: my air bags are non-functional. My 2004 steering wheel upgrade falls under the original recall, but Ford wouldn't replace because it is installed on my 2003 Ranger, not the original vehicle (I have the VIN number from the salvaged vehicle). Then I installed my Mountaineer leather seats, which aren't plug compatible with the trucks air bag harness so I haven't gotten them rewired. It will take somebody smarter than me to figure out how to do that, though.
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-- Michael
2003 Ranger Edge / Extended Cab / Flareside / 3.0L FLEX / 5r44e Auto / 2WD / 8.8 LS 4:10 / Sonic Blue Pearl
So many mods... so little time...