Are 4WDs becoming too high tech for the Bush?

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

I don't think its just cars, we are a throw away society, technology changes so fast that things are obsolete before they are released!

I recall on the radio a few years they had people calling with the oldest electrical appliance they had, one guy called in and said his parent just had to replace their fridge that from memory they bought in the 1930's, it was still keeping things cool but the door hinges had worn out and they couldn't get replacements Those days are long gone unfortunately.

Cheers Andrew

It's called 'built in technical obsolescence'. It been happening since manufacturers realised that there was no point in making things that last for ages as then people don't buy more. Build in a lifespan and you are forcing a new purchase

Why do you think all the iPhones have a battery that lasts 700-800 charge cycles? Because the release schedule for the new phone is every two years. Charge your phone once a day, and your battery will be fried just in time for the new model to come out

[juc33_prado Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close juc33_prado]

since the disco engines need the maintenance, was it hard finding one second hand? You are relying on the seller telling the truth ;(

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

I know a bloke here just put his 80 series with the factory TD motor in it on the market................... got me thinking! Don't think I have a snowballs chance in hell of getting it past SWMBO though.

Cheers Andrew

[mackayvx Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close mackayvx]

I know a bloke here just put his 80 series with the factory TD motor in it on the market................... got me thinking! Don't think I have a snowballs chance in hell of getting it past SWMBO though.

Cheers Andrew

And thats why I bought the troopy AJ! Last of the factory turbo 6 cylinders...
Even the missus thought It was a good idea :-D