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[โ€“] shininghero@pawb.social 23 points 1 day ago (3 children)

First thing I'm doing when I buy a new car is ripping out the internet antennas.

My specs for a car are simple. You drive me to and from either work, or the grocery store. Nothing else.
Equipment that can't perform to spec gets replaced. Equipment that won't perform to spec gets abused until it will, or it can't.

[โ€“] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Prolly breach of warranty ๐Ÿคก

[โ€“] Jambone@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

Yep, and they might even try to slap on a DMCA violation

[โ€“] pezhore@infosec.pub 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I (unfortunately) am in the market for a new-to-me car and I'm so pissed that my only options are either 15+ year old vehicles or spyware on wheels.

I may not rip out any antennas, but I'm damn sure going to try and interfere with them somehow.

Sounds like a kit car or rebuild of a less than sporty classic would be ideal for your commuter car.