Date:         Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:08 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: was.... Prius electronics rant Now, throw away products..
Comments: To: Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>wrote:

> Sounds so much like computer glitches and repair, doesn't it !
>
> welcome to the world of............. 'your car isa computer with a motor
> to make it go, plus wheels.'
>
> For myself...........uh....'no thanks.' !~
>
>   Seems to be the trend on all products....They are being made to wear
out, not to last.   The Business Plan seems to be "figure out just how
durable you have to make something to sell it, but make sure it will wear
out shortly after that so you can sell another one to the same
customer"...and don't forget to offer an "extended warranty" option, but
make sure that expires just before the product reaches it's projected death
or major breakdown....

   Houses, cars, even tools, pretty much everything.... they are now being
made after careful  market research into how short a half life you can get
away with building...and ....manufacturers with deep pockets seem to be
able to lobby to get legislation to remove older long-lasting things (like
our vanagons) out of use, forcing us buy these new  compliant 'disposable'
vehicles, houses, appliances,  etc...  You all think there will be a cult
following of people daily driving Toyota Prissy cars in 30-40yrs?...