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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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A person who’s only ever had one of the first cars made (think crank handle on the front), trying to operate a new car
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A person who’s only ever had experience of a new car, trying to operate the old car? |
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Depends if they’ve got an understanding of how things work, if not I guess they’d both be pretty stuck.
But the person trying to operate an old car would definitely be funnier, a twisted thumb from incorrect starting handle technique is worth watching  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Depends if they’ve got an understanding of how things work, if not I guess they’d both be pretty stuck.
But the person trying to operate an old car would definitely be funnier, a twisted thumb from incorrect starting handle technique is worth watching "
They can only work with the knowledge of their existing car. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Thats what spoiled the remake of War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise. The line were they say they left the tripods they 10000 years ago and have come back to use them . Not possible to understand how something so old would work now or us trying to understand how advanced the future will be |
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The new car is easier to operate; as long as you’re handed the keys then you can find a button which says “Start” on the dashboard.
You’d be a looong time trying to figure out that you need to retard the ignition before you can crank the handle, let alone knowing how to do it.
I think the biggest disappointment would be the lack of outside horn to squeeze the rubber bulb |
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New car if its an auto.
But if not, there is a lot less things to learn in an old car and the basic principles are the same, so I'd say an old car would be easier to learn to drive properly.
Unless you don't care about all the 'things' and just want to make it move because you are being chased by zombies, then I'd say the new car. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The new car is easier to operate; as long as you’re handed the keys then you can find a button which says “Start” on the dashboard.
You’d be a looong time trying to figure out that you need to retard the ignition before you can crank the handle, let alone knowing how to do it.
I think the biggest disappointment would be the lack of outside horn to squeeze the rubber bulb "
This. Theres a lot less specialist knowledge and skills required now. Doing a double de-clutch gear shift on a modern car would be pointless but wouldn't cause a problem whilst trying to gear shift with a non synchronous gear box without knowing the technique and with the poor quality components used back then would quickly wreck the gear box for example.
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
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"Depends if they’ve got an understanding of how things work, if not I guess they’d both be pretty stuck.
But the person trying to operate an old car would definitely be funnier, a twisted thumb from incorrect starting handle technique is worth watching "
Don't know about a twisted thumb but I do remember getting a broken wrist trying to start an old Standard Vanguard in the late 1950s. |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
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I have this with old motorbikes.
OLD BIKE
Put in gear and disengage the clutch, 4 or 5 attempts.
Turn the petrol on
Back into neutral and tickle the carbs.
Find TDC (Top dead centre)
Put the key in the ignition and turn on.
Kick-start the bike without breaking your leg. 2-3 attempts usually.
NEW BIKE
Put key in ignition and turn on.
Press starter button.
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Oh crikey, I'm not sure. Would people who have only had new cars manage with the cho-ke? (It wouldn't let me type the word properly) How many times would they struggle to start it or flood the engine.
But then some of these new cars are complicated. I remember a few years ago being asked to move a vehicle, I sat for absolutely ages looking for where I put the key, no one told me I just need the key anywhere in the car with me and just press the button.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oh crikey, I'm not sure. Would people who have only had new cars manage with the cho-ke? (It wouldn't let me type the word properly) How many times would they struggle to start it or flood the engine.
But then some of these new cars are complicated. I remember a few years ago being asked to move a vehicle, I sat for absolutely ages looking for where I put the key, no one told me I just need the key anywhere in the car with me and just press the button.
Mrs"
Good point about the ch-oke.
I think it’s more complicated than we think |
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"Oh crikey, I'm not sure. Would people who have only had new cars manage with the cho-ke? (It wouldn't let me type the word properly) How many times would they struggle to start it or flood the engine.
But then some of these new cars are complicated. I remember a few years ago being asked to move a vehicle, I sat for absolutely ages looking for where I put the key, no one told me I just need the key anywhere in the car with me and just press the button.
Mrs"
I hired a car a while ago and couldn't figure out how to start it as it had no where for the key.
I had to press the brake or clutch and a button on the dash at the same time (or something like that). Had to get the person from the rental company to show me.
Knowing and figuring out how the mechanics in a car work is a lot easier than figuring out the electronics. |
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I think a young person would struggle working out how to operate an older car. My (in my 20's) Ren 5 GT Turbo had a manual ch*ke (fab won't allow the word) & so many other quirks. Took me a while to figure out how to operate my current Tesla. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop. "
Haha! Probably  |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably "
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. "
Maybe, although I am capable of operating a tin opener and a dial phone |
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Old using new. There are whole departments now designed around making things more ergonomic and intuitive. I have no knowledge on it but I can imagine the initial car designs being absolute chaos 
LvM |
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"If it’s a man, no problem. Would take seconds to adjust and no need for a manual.
If it’s a woman - lord help us!
Would you care to elaborate?
Wimmin don't know nuffink bout cars innit?
LvM"
Innit  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If it’s a man, no problem. Would take seconds to adjust and no need for a manual.
If it’s a woman - lord help us!
Would you care to elaborate?
Wimmin don't know nuffink bout cars innit?
LvM"
You’re such a wind up |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop. "
That's all they're good for. |
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"If it’s a man, no problem. Would take seconds to adjust and no need for a manual.
If it’s a woman - lord help us!
Would you care to elaborate?
Wimmin don't know nuffink bout cars innit?
LvM
You’re such a wind up "
What puzzles me is why you thought of the car question in the first place ? Whatever goes on in your head is a complete mystery |
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. "
.I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. .I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
Mrs"
I should likely think, maybe read what I type. You was supposed to be young people.  |
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. .I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
Mrs
I should likely think, maybe read what I type. You was supposed to be young people. "
Define young
My 19yo knows his way round a tin opener and I'm pretty sure he's seen a whirly dial phone too - every kid had that toy one on a string from Tomy  , no?? |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. .I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
Mrs
I should likely think, maybe read what I type. You was supposed to be young people.
Define young
My 19yo knows his way round a tin opener and I'm pretty sure he's seen a whirly dial phone too - every kid had that toy one on a string from Tomy , no??"
Ok shouldn't have words to page - I agree! But... anyone that can name a Bieber tune. |
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"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. .I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
Mrs
I should likely think, maybe read what I type. You was supposed to be young people.
Define young
My 19yo knows his way round a tin opener and I'm pretty sure he's seen a whirly dial phone too - every kid had that toy one on a string from Tomy , no??
Ok shouldn't have words to page - I agree! But... anyone that can name a Bieber tune."
Ummmmmmm, I can NAME a Bieber tune. I don't like it, but I can. And I was brought up with a white whirly-dial phone until I was about 11 or 12 and we got a push button one with a fax machine |
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Well I can share first hand with you here because I have both old and new!
The new one has almost every conceivable mod con you could wish for. It’s a dream to drive
The old one and we are talking 1960 has no power steering, it’s cute and small but not a tootle around car it prefers to be run around 50-60mph. It’s has a full leather interior and burr walnut dash but it has to be kept clean, it’s a show car. Most garages wouldn’t entertain it as it’s proper old mechanics and parts are very hard to come by. It was my Dads pride and joy and was passed to me…. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Bit like when you see old telephones being given to people and they are questioning all rational thought as they have iphones.
In the same respect, I'd say if someone was given an iphone in the 1920's they'd likely use it as doorstop.
Haha! Probably
Maybe you people are just dicks though. It doesn't seem that hard to operate a tin opener or a dial telephone. .I'm obviously very much a dick as I struggle with tin openers. They drive me nuts.
Mrs
I should likely think, maybe read what I type. You was supposed to be young people.
Define young
My 19yo knows his way round a tin opener and I'm pretty sure he's seen a whirly dial phone too - every kid had that toy one on a string from Tomy , no??
Ok shouldn't have words to page - I agree! But... anyone that can name a Bieber tune.
Ummmmmmm, I can NAME a Bieber tune. I don't like it, but I can. And I was brought up with a white whirly-dial phone until I was about 11 or 12 and we got a push button one with a fax machine "
I, have, an, inability, to type. Or it is my damn keyboard. 
.. You could be one of those highly versatile people. |
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