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any cars without infotainment and no screens

Hi


I am looking for suggestions which new cars do not have info-tainment screens or sat nav screens built in. I am fed up with negotiating menus etc just to turn the radio or air con on. I know most do have screens but I am interested if forum members know which makes and models still do not. I am looking at mid range to exec level cars. Not interested in one offs, kit cars or super cars. I know many of those do not have screens.
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  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    Just look at crap cars like the decia sandreao or what ever the fuk it’s called, POS thou
  • Kentish_Dave
    Kentish_Dave Posts: 842 Forumite
    Lotus Elise, Aerial Atom or Nomad, Caterham Seven.
  • DoaM
    DoaM Posts: 11,863 Forumite
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    foxy-stoat wrote: »
    Just look at crap cars like the decia sandreao or what ever the fuk it’s called, POS thou

    Nothing wrong with a Sandero ... very good car for the money you pay. (As long as most of your miles are around town or extra-urban ... the small, revvy engine isn't comfortable for mile-munching). The entry level spec doesn't have an infotainment screen, just ye olde style entertainment unit.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    sivvy34 wrote: »
    I am looking at mid range to exec level cars.
    That's the bit that's going to make it hard. As you say, they're pretty much ubiquitous now, and have been for long enough that even run-out models will have 'em.

    And you're looking at a market segment that's toy-obsessed...
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,842 Forumite
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    You want an executive car without executive toys? One of your desires will have to change.
  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 16,213 Forumite
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    Doing everything in a screen saves a lot of cost and weight, so it's not going anywhere.
    You'll either need to buy something basic, something old, or embrace the future.

    I much prefer real buttons but I get on alright with the touchscreen in mine.
  • twhitehousescat
    twhitehousescat Posts: 5,368 Forumite
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    sivvy34 wrote: »
    Hi


    I am looking at mid range to exec level cars.


    rolls royce or bently will bespoke modify there std car and place a cup holder where the sat nav screen was ,, for a price


    Plan "b" (much cheaper) involves trip to aldi/lidl and buying a roll of gaffer tape
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,533 Forumite
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    To turn the radio on in my Volvo I press the button on the steering wheel, or I could just say "Play radio 2". The aircon is always on.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
  • twhitehousescat
    twhitehousescat Posts: 5,368 Forumite
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    on my 1970s ford , I shout "play radio 2" to the wife , she turns radio on
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    I am sure that the air con is still accessed by buttons and knobs on the dash board. What an odd thread.
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