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user-inactivated  ·  3310 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Because *OF COURSE* Apple is in talks to buy McLaren.

If maintaining iCars turns out to be like maintaining any other Apple hardware, the mechanics of the future have my sympathy.





user-inactivated  ·  3310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

"we're replacing the radio with a radio that has a lightning jack. You can't use the radio while charging your iPhone at the same time."

user-inactivated  ·  3310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Seeing as how Apple tries to lock down their products as much as possible, I can see mechanics being outright unemployed.

"Looks like your spark plugs are down to the nubs and you need a new 02 sensor. We can't replace either and your warranty is up. I guess you're fuxked."

kleinbl00  ·  3310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

"Yeah, your mileage is down and it's not starting sometimes because...uhm... it's old. Maybe you should upgrade to the new iCar 7 that just came out as a PURE COINCIDENCE."

kleinbl00  ·  3310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It being McLaren, they're pretty much already there.