So first off, no need to throw around insults to look cool… this isn’t a shitty US sitcom from the 80’s

You claim “the end” as in learning some auto mechanics is a permanent solution. I am claiming it is not since we will run out of cars that do not have all the invasive crappy technology. This movement hit the fast lane with the 2018 models which means you need to stay in 2017 or earlier models which are now, 8 years old. In 10 years, 15 to be generous, it would be hard to buy a car from 2017 in working order and not everyone will be able to become a full on mechanic. Even if you are, the bodies of the cars cannot last that long in regular use in harsh weather like Canada’s

And all of this is if the gov does not intervene for the auto industry, which they will absolutely do, and ensure your 18 year old car does not pass safety and you cannot legally drive it anyway

whenever possible, yes… unfortunately, it is not always possible

well I don’t know what they collect and send but there was an article the other day about a fucking Bosch washsher sending 3.6 Gb of data a DAY

https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-baffled-washing-machine-uses-3-6gb-internet-1862675

Stick to older cars. Learn the way of the wrench. End.

I’m sorry to say this is nowhere near the “end”… there is only a relative small window where pre 2018 vehicles are a viable purchase for the masses (those are already at least 8 year old cars)… in 10 more years they will simply not be practical/suitable unless you happen to be a full mechanic and restorer

I was lucky enough to buy new in 2017, just before all the ridiculous privacy violations hit the fast lane

By the time this car is done for, I will have no option available that is not a privacy violation on wheels… jailbreaking/hacking will be my #1 purchase criteria of whatever my next car will be