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Originally Posted by monkeyodeath
I feel like in a plane, the accuracy and features of the gauges can mean the difference between life and death. Which is worth a lot of money to most people.
Cars, on the other hand...what's really essential beyond a speedo? Sure, tach and oil and temp gauges can help save you from an engine rebuild...but not really worth it if you'd got to spend as much on them as an engine rebuild would be in the first place.
Not saying that the modern features of newer gauges aren't cool, but the cost and complexity of install is probably pretty far beyond what's worth it to the typical driver.
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I am not sure anyone is a "typical driver" of an old 911.
Quote: "I feel like in a plane, the accuracy and features of the gauges can mean the difference between life and death... Cars, on the other hand...what's really essential beyond a speedo?"
I have flown very old airplanes with zero gauges which were perfectly safe. The only non-gauge "gauges" were where the stick is, what you see 360° around you, attitude, weather, orientation, pressure you feel in your ears, overall feeling, pedal positions (by feel), and -- the closest thing to a bona fide gauge -- a skinny rod in front of you on the cowl indicating the fuel level. The latter was to be relied on at your own peril (preferably you'd fill up and remember how much you've flown...that's not asking a lot I think).
With that in mind, some points: Someone made the point above (not sure on which page), which was a very astute comment.... Some people buy a Cessna and spend double or triple the cost of the airplane in instrumentation and avionics, tens of thousands of dollars. Do they need to? Hell no. Do they want to? Sure. Does it make them safe? Maybe, probably. At least in certain circumstances. Do they enjoy having such technology? They do. Do you enjoy your 911? You probably do, otherwise you'd probably sell it or stop driving it.