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[–] DrunkEngineer@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (12 children)

Sorry to gatekeep, but this video has nothing to do with fuckcars. Importing a gazillion cheap Chinese small cars would just make the situation worse.

[–] kopasz7@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (10 children)

It's mainly about how sensible options among new models disappeared. Young people are priced out of new models; cities started to accommodate SUVs with more and bigger parking spots. Enshittifying cities via lobbying while chasing higher margins.

I worked in automotive and now I'm in the market for a small economical car. I don't even want it but I need it.

The only sensibe option is used, if I don't want a four wheeled Titanic. This is awful and it contributes to the current division and radicalization of car v no-car views.

[–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Ford Fiesta still going stroooooong. But I get you.

[–] 31ank@ani.social 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ford cancelled the Fiesta in 2023(?). So getting a new one will be difficult but you can still get used ones in good conditions

[–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Yes, unfortunately. It's now the Puma, slightly uplifted. But really, a modern used fiesta would be good. Just check which years are reliable since not all generations were.

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