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251 sats \ 9 replies \ @k00b 7 Nov 2023
I'd be a buyer if it were as safe as other modern cars. A car for me is mostly: transferring myself and my stuff around with minimal risk of death.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kristapsk 8 Nov 2023 freebie
This likely doesn't have basic computerized safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS). Also, not for sale in USA.
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @fm 7 Nov 2023
toyota is pretty safe..
and hard af..
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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @kr OP 7 Nov 2023
yeah i like the simplicity of it but safety is definitely top priority.
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247 sats \ 4 replies \ @k00b 7 Nov 2023
The minimalism is almost worth paying more for. The reality of some of the missing conveniences probably sucks, but if these were popular it'd create a whole industry around 3rd party customization. It'd be an application-platform-like car which I'm surprised no one has done yet ... but then again that whole industry has governments all intertwined in it so innovating profitably is probably nearly impossible.
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317 sats \ 3 replies \ @kr OP 7 Nov 2023
are you imagining a modular and open platform that other companies could build on?
like if i wanted a bigger cabin for an extra row of seats, or a bigger bed for hauling stuff, i could just plug and play with different parts?
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328 sats \ 1 reply \ @fm 7 Nov 2023
They pretty much have those options available now to chose from.
In the back you have also several aftermarket brands that sell the cabin to mount
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226 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 7 Nov 2023
I think an one important aspect of a platform vs something you can hack aftermarket is that the platform builder doesn't compete or hinder you as the aftermarket provider. In a way, for platforms, the aftermarket part builder is as much a customer as the people buying cars.
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247 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 7 Nov 2023
I was only thinking of the luxury addons that other companies could provide, but perhaps you could make the fundamentals of the cars more modular too.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @brandonsbytes 10 Nov 2023
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59 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 7 Nov 2023
I will be doing all I can to buy one of these for work and basic tasks while I might consider a modified one as a small camper depending on how much it would cost after all the mods.
As far as durability goes, I am reminded of a Top Gear special from years ago called "Killing A Toyota" and they really put it through quite a stress test.
The series is still up on YouTube.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTPnIpjodA8
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFnVZXQD5_k
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158 sats \ 0 replies \ @BITC0IN 7 Nov 2023
want.
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157 sats \ 0 replies \ @fm 7 Nov 2023
im in love
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @fedelang 8 Nov 2023
Looks like the Hino Briska woke version.
Nothing compares to a Toyota Hilux 1979 4WD
In time will get one of those after hyperbitcoinization.
https://m.stacker.news/4360
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 7 Nov 2023
The US government has screwed up the auto market in very terrible ways. Was just learning about the issues with trucks the other day. Regulations on fuel economy. The simple way to think about it is that they are artificially altering the market.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 7 Nov 2023
You see, we US citizens are too dumb to know what we want. We need the state to make rules about what can be built for us. Its for our own good you know.
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