Dashboard Junkies

[Lewski]

I know ! but do not cuss or growl at me.
I'm late the dashboard in the new Lincoln Nautilus is Killer .
The pictures do not do justice finally seen one in traffic and that was just some next level tech .
I only wish we had this dash or atleast gave it to the '25 owners

 

[UGADawg96]

At some point there are too many screens.

https://www.wired.com/story/why-car-brands-are-finally-switching-back-to-buttons/

 

[UNBROKEN]

Does nothing for me at all. I’m not a fan of all the full digital stuff…there’s no life to it. When my ST goes to its grave I’ll be going back to a Mk7.5 Golf R…it was the perfect blend of digital and analog. We have a Mk8 GTI and I despise the interior…but it’s the wife’s so I don’t really care.
This is perfection.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I know ! but do not cuss or growl at me.
I'm late the dashboard in the new Lincoln Nautilus is Killer .
The pictures do not do justice finally seen one in traffic and that was just some next level tech .
I only wish we had this dash or atleast gave it to the '25 owners
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Too many screens. My favorite interior is the S550 Mustangs, just the right amount of screens and nice analog gauges.

 

[Lewski]

I respect everyone's opinion
Like the input
Maybe tech is what drives the price tag up

The 25 Expedition dash is better than ours just saying

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I respect everyone's opinion
Like the input
Maybe tech is what drives the price tag up

The 25 Expedition dash is better than ours just saying

Tech does drive prices up and also for the first few model years, quality down.

 

[RFC1992]

I was reading that the tech screens are driving costs down. Now they can create a common wiring harness and make all differentiation between models via software vs. mechanical linkage. Investing in software simplifies the manufacturing process and sources fewer SKUs for the wiring. Even if some wires are not used, commonality drives lower costs.

It may have been male bovine exhaust, but it seems rational. Also, those screens are not that expensive. The variation allows the appearance of customization and uplift between Ford/Lincoln, Chevy/Cadillac, etc. It is all software driven.

-RFC-

 

[Lewski]

I was reading that the tech screens are driving costs down. Now they can create a common wiring harness and make all differentiation between models via software vs. mechanical linkage. Investing in software simplifies the manufacturing process and sources fewer SKUs for the wiring. Even if some wires are not used, commonality drives lower costs.

It may have been male bovine exhaust, but it seems rational. Also, those screens are not that expensive. The variation allows the appearance of customization and uplift between Ford/Lincoln, Chevy/Cadillac, etc. It is all software driven.

-RFC-

This is good information to know
I know this is a different subject but what about they give you free upgrade software in the beginning ,Then charge for later OS upgrades or Map Navigation upgrades ?
They want a few hundred dollars to upgrade and only add a few more turns on the Navigation software with no different look .

 

[Lewski]

2025 Expedition

 

[RFC1992]

This is good information to know
I know this is a different subject but what about they give you free upgrade software in the beginning ,Then charge for later OS upgrades or Map Navigation upgrades ?
They want a few hundred dollars to upgrade and only add a few more turns on the Navigation software with no different look .

You answered your own question, "They want a few hundred dollars..." As Mr. Krabs would say, "Money Money Money."
Auto companies have been working on revenue streams. Selling cars is bulky with few that are repeat customers. If you keep a car 7-10 years, I will likely not see you again unless you service it with the dealer after warranty. They are looking for two things: 1) revenue stream and 2) some ongoing relationship with the buyer.