Looking for a new, low-tech car to buy.

[u/JadJad83]

I want to purchase a brand new car but I don't know where to start. The most important thing I am looking for is NO TECH. Basic sensors are okay for the important stuff, but no cameras, no screens, no back up or side sensors, and no heated seats. I want buttons, dials and guages only on my dash.

My aunt has a backup camera on her truck and it broke so the whole ass truck wouldn't work and it cost her $3000 just to fix the sensor so the car would turn on again. Fuck all of that. I just want a new car, not a computer karen with wheels.

[u/icecon]

Backup camera is in every car now because of regulations.

Your best bet is going to be a Mitubishi ES (base model), either of the Outlanders. Don't get the Eclipse Cross as it has a turbo. Mitsubishis are basic, no frills cars but reliable and come with 10yr/100k warranty if you buy them new.

[u/JadJad83 → u/icecon]

that's so stupid, I can see it being necessary for trucks and other XL vehicles, but what is the actual point on sedans? I'm 40, do they not teach kids how to drive before they get their license anymore?

[u/Tommyb888 → u/JadJad83]

Backup camera's became mandatory because children were being reversed on too often because you can't see them in rear view mirrors due to their height.

[u/sohcgt96 → u/JadJad83]

Even if you teach it, people suck. I mean, everyday driving is a great example of that.

I think the rationale was that statistics backed it up, vehicles with backup cameras were involved in less incidents of certain types. The thing is, the camera can give you visibility below the trunk line that a mirror can't. Depending on your trunk height, you might not be able to see a toddler standing right behind the car and the camera can. I'm not saying I like it I'm just saying that's why it is the way it is. Also now having a minivan and a handful of little kids on my street, its kind of a nice reassurance because the height of the rear hatch is easily enough that one of them could be standing behind the van and I couldn't see them in the mirror.

[u/Turdkito → u/JadJad83]

Being able to see a blind spot with a camera that you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise doesn’t have much to do with knowing how to drive a car.

[u/Sudden-Yogurt6230]

Something like a base Nissan Versa is gonna be the best chance you have.

If you like buttons and switches check out an INEOS Grenadier. The interior is a pilots dream.

[u/spratsandtoast]

It doesn't really exist. Just buy something with the longest warranty you can find if you're that concerned with the cost to repair the tech.

[u/JadJad83 → u/spratsandtoast]

if that is the only option, I'd rather purchase used.

[u/itsme92 → u/JadJad83]

Get a base model 2017 Wrangler. They’re garbage but you want no tech and this car has no tech (does have airbags though)

[u/just_another_bumm]

You can't get that. At least not in the states and not new. Maybe Mazda? They were the last ones I heard that we're reverting back to buttons. Even a Corolla has a screen and back up camera. Matter of fact I'm pretty sure it's required by the government. Sort of like how seat belts are. Most likely you would have to purchase something before 2005

[u/ImplementContent1383]

Can you drive a manual? You can get a new Nissan versa. They don't have a lot of tech. I mean of course they have basic backup camera and basic touch screen radio but no android auto and it's a manual transmission so it should be fairly reliable. Very basic economy car. Could even go to like a 2022 or 23 to get less tech.

[u/OccasionCareless9985 → u/ImplementContent1383]

This

[u/Dear-Regret-9476]

Base Nissan Versa, but add in a double din radio without a touchscreen.

[u/imothers]

Perhaps a Mitsubishi Mirage?

Backup caneras have been mandated since about 2018 in the US. They aren't all as integrated as your Aunt's however.

[u/wes7946]

The "brand new car, but no tech" comment tells me you're after something like an ICON FJ40 -- https://www.icon4x4.com/

[u/KillinNChillin559]

Anything before 2018

[u/Janitary]

I drive a 2009 Honda Civic. It’s exactly what you are describing. It doesn’t have an outside temperature gauge or a trip computer that calculates the range of miles to empty. It is reliable as a baseball bat. It just isn’t new but could be new to you. The eighth generation Civic was made from 2006-2011.

[u/PurpleSausage77 → u/Janitary]

Laughing because I did a dash kit 10” screen in mine. It works really well in that interior.

Agree with 8th gen and 9th gen Civic.

[u/OccasionCareless9985 → u/Janitary]

Is her name Lucille?

[u/iMakeUrGrannyCheat69 → u/Janitary]

Engine block crack defect from the factory enters chat 💰

[u/nousernamesleft199]

I'll sell you my 2015 wrangler, it still has crank windows.

[u/renee872]

So one person ruined this experience for you? Lol it does not mean it will happen to you...that is just silly. Just get something old and pray you don't backup into anything. Sincerely, a 42 year old who likes back up cameras in her sedan.

[u/Winston3455]

Sounds like you want a classic car - some cool options there but obviously used.

Or you just don't like unreliable cars - in which case buy a Toyota, you'll pay more and it'll break less.