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Re:Tesla: Recalled touchscreens were meant to only last 5-6 ... by judge2020 on Saturday February 06, 2021 @11:23PM (#26052625)
The biggest problem with old[er] cars is that they don't compare to modern safety systems like large crumple zones and advanced airbags. There are many examples where even a 1-year gap in make year will greatly increase the safety of passengers:

https://youtu.be/85OysZ_4lp0 (2015 Nissan Tsuru vs. 2016 Nissan Versa)

https://youtu.be/5dQbSn94rUQ (2015 and 2019 Jeep Cherokee driver-side small overlap IIHS crash test comparison)

https://youtu.be/ul_uiq-HJPM (2016 and 2019 Honda HR-V driver-side small overlap comparison)

https://youtu.be/C_r5UJrxcck (the most extreme comparison - 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu)

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Re:Tesla: Recalled touchscreens were meant to only last 5-6 ... by wpearse on Sunday February 07, 2021 @06:47AM (#26054380)
I drove an 1983 Land Rover. The joke is that the other vehicle is your crumple zone, and I’m quite conscious that if I hit anything I will break my nose (again) on the steering wheel.
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