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Martin Eden

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2. I'm using just a fraction of the tech in my 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid EX

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:13 PM

Mar 21

I'm 67 and not very tech savvy, and get along fine with basic functions.

One thing I miss about older cars is you could swap out the stereo in the dash, upgrading to a better head unit with more power. Now everything is integrated. The standard audio system in economy cars, especially the speakers, are crap. I bought a decent pair of JL Audio component speakers for the front doors, which I'll be swapping out soon.

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The Latest Car Technology Is Starting to Drive People Nuts [View all] question everything Mar 21 OP

Why would the government require back up cameras? Mosby Mar 21 #1

Uh the modern boxy SUVs have poor rear visibility IbogaProject Mar 21 #3

Box trucks have no rear view mirror at all Mosby Mar 21 #4

Airbags not required until 1999. Anti lock brakes required since 2012. flvegan Mar 22 #6

That is true. Old Crank Mar 23 #7

I'm using just a fraction of the tech in my 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid EX Martin Eden Mar 21 #2

Can we all please just focus on ... Auggie Mar 22 #5