I have a car from ‘03 and the only digital displays are my seven-segment odometer and double-DIN radio with a two-line text display. You can do everything without ever taking your eyes off the road.
This is a topic that keeps coming up, but I absolutely do not want any of the interior design decisions made in the last 15 years.
My 2012 128i is basically the ideal IMO. Enough airbags and good traction control so I’m safe, can pair Bluetooth music, but too dumb to even update its own clock.
The only annoying thing is the digital dipstick, but I change my oil every 3k miles so it’s not a big deal.
Yes, I love it. We now have a basic Peugeot but before that a 2004 Nissan Xtrail. It was so basic even for 2004. I loved it for that reason. It was just a car. It did have automatic AC, temp control, and a few other controls like diff lock but the user interface was minimal.
I have a car from ‘03 and the only digital displays are my seven-segment odometer and double-DIN radio with a two-line text display. You can do everything without ever taking your eyes off the road.
This is a topic that keeps coming up, but I absolutely do not want any of the interior design decisions made in the last 15 years.
My 2012 128i is basically the ideal IMO. Enough airbags and good traction control so I’m safe, can pair Bluetooth music, but too dumb to even update its own clock.
The only annoying thing is the digital dipstick, but I change my oil every 3k miles so it’s not a big deal.
Safety features can’t be overlooked. Cars before side airbags for example, not ideal.
Are we supposed to be replacing our airbags at the decade mark by the way?
Yes, I love it. We now have a basic Peugeot but before that a 2004 Nissan Xtrail. It was so basic even for 2004. I loved it for that reason. It was just a car. It did have automatic AC, temp control, and a few other controls like diff lock but the user interface was minimal.