New Ram owners; you may want to know this:
For those that do not know, my new Ram, along with most built in the last few years, have the no key start button and key fob. Neat feature is all one has to do to unlock the doors is put your ha...
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I have worked with technology daily and made it my hobby for over 40 years, so I understand much of the underlying technology in new automobiles. Yet, I avoid purchasing most these "advancements" due to the cost of troubleshooting and repairing these once the vehicle is outside of warranty. It's not just the cost of replacing failing equipment, but the cost of diagnostic tools required to isolate errors or paying someone to troubleshoot that owns these specialized tools. If the repair requires updating software or copying configurations to new modules, it pretty much precludes repairs at home.
I typically keep vehicles long after the warranty has expired, so being able to repair and maintain them is a consideration at the time of purchase. This is why I prefer the Tradesman and XL trim levels. I don't discount the convenience or comfort factors of the new technology and would most likely buy more of it if I turned over vehicles more often and was supported by the warranty through the majority of my ownership.
I typically keep vehicles long after the warranty has expired, so being able to repair and maintain them is a consideration at the time of purchase. This is why I prefer the Tradesman and XL trim levels. I don't discount the convenience or comfort factors of the new technology and would most likely buy more of it if I turned over vehicles more often and was supported by the warranty through the majority of my ownership.
