Say what you will about the Russians, they do make be best car interiors

Miss those days. Really just need Bluetooth to the radio as my only fancy option.

And heated seats.

But that’s all.

If I'm being honest, that's a relatively complex radio.

now they're like

Good design principles.

Needs simple, to not distract driver.

Road safety.

... Before the enshitification race to the bottom.

How fast do you want it, how hot do you want it, where do you want it

I'll never buy a car with a touch screen, and luckily I don't have to.
We (in Europe) are now at the high water mark for touch screens. The EURO NCAP have changed their rules so cars with complicated touch screen controls get a lower safety rating. ADAC (German automobile club) have changed their rating system to penalize them, too.
Those are important measurements for normie car buyers, so manufacturers will adapt to them.
First manufacturers are already offering cars without screens again for 2026 (Dacia, Renault, Citroen, Fiat, Opel).

I remember being a freshman in high school (1999) and a friend of mine had an aftermarket pioneer stereo head unit in his car that had the fold up touchscreen and all it did was let you adjust the sound quality and it had a very 90’s screensaver mod with dolphins, fighter jets, and a volcano. I thought at the time that was the most technologically advanced thing to ever be capable, oh how times have changed…

It always came with a cigarette lighter

I could replace that stereo system with a Phillips head screwdriver

How come AM button but no PM button

you can turn off the passenger airbag if you don't like them

Remember when your car wasn't also a PC?

I don't think I understand this. What does "Press Button & Turn" mean?

I realy did underestimate the average age on lemmy. This is some boomer stuff in this thread. Or am I just not in on the joke? Yes old cars are fun to toss around. But for daily use i will take the computer on wheels. One note: fuck SUVs.

Yes, still driving a vehicle from that era.

I remember when my car didn't have a giant ipad that tries to talk to me, miss it too.

New cars gonna come with used zyns trays and air pod chargers instead of ashtrays and cigarette lighters.

Bro, still have such a car (BMW E46 pre-lift). I couldn't live with a touchscreen in a car

Hmmm... Having physical buttons for car controls is good, but you're not taking away my creature comforts. Adjusting the temperature and fan speed 20 times in a drive? Nah, give me a thermostat. Cold butt? I think not. Gloves? Nah, heat my steering wheel. And once you get off of car controls, touch screen is fine and I really like Android Auto.

I actually really like how my Bolt EV does it. The only thing that's on screen that shouldn't be is the seat heater controls.