How much would you pay for a self-driving car

ixfd64 · 2012-10-06, 22:07

It seems that self-driving cars are a hot subject these days. An autonomous vehicle would undoubtedly be quite useful. Of course, they'll probably also be a bit expensive - at least at first. So I'm just curious: how much would you be willing to pay for one, relative to a non-self-driving car of the same type?

Me? I personally wouldn't spend more than 25% extra.

chappy · 2012-10-06, 22:15

How long till George and the gang have my Johnny-cab running LL's when I'm not commuting?

retina · 2012-10-07, 00:55

I would pay more for other people to have self driving vehicles but I wouldn't pay to own one myself. Getting those damn arrogant drivers into respectful and sane autonomous cars would be a good thing to improve the riding conditions for cyclists.

Yes, I know that the readers of this forum are not damn arrogant drivers. But those other people that are D.A.D.s spoil it for everyone else.

LaurV · 2012-10-07, 08:06

Say you buy it to ~~drive~~ own it few years, it should not be more expensive then buying a normal car and employ a driver, eventually two, so one would be always available :D In some parts of the world that should be quite cheap...

Otherwise I am with retina here: putting some guys I know behind a no-wheel and no-pedals board would considerably increase the the safety of the traffic participants and my driving confidence too...

jasonp · 2012-10-07, 11:57

As long as buying such a car is voluntary, why would aggressive drivers be interested in an autonomous vehicle? Because they're sorry for the way they drive?

retina · 2012-10-07, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonp

As long as buying such a car is voluntary, why would aggressive drivers be interested in an autonomous vehicle?

They wouldn't be if left to their own decisions. That is why I would have to pay more for them to have such a car.

Brian-E · 2012-10-07, 15:52

There are many situations on the road where driver-to-driver communication is vital, and not just with the normal flashing indicators, flashing headlights and horn. In a congested situation it can be important to indicate to another road user what they should do rather than what you are intending to do - for example, if they are standing in the way and you need them to go first to resolve the situation even though under the normal traffic rules you would have right of way. (Flashing the headlights is not the correct signal in this case, despite its frequent use as such!) It isn't clear to me how self-driving vehicles interact with human drivers in these situations. If all vehicles on the road were self-driving and communicated using data channels, there would be no problem... but we're not there yet!

However, perhaps I should be less cynical. I have no experience of these new self-driving vehicles because they are not permitted on the public roads here or, as far as I know, anywhere in Europe. So perhaps they do cope with these situations adequately - it's just that I can't see how they would.

Stargate38 · 2012-10-07, 18:51

I wouldn't pay any more money then I would on a normal car (ie. Ford Explorer). Actually, I would hope they were cheaper than normal cars. @United Kingdom: Stop making people pay the "road tax"!

ixfd64 · 2012-10-14, 16:40

The title of the thread should be "How much would you pay for a self-driving car?" Could someone please change it back? Thanks!

gd_barnes · 2012-10-15, 07:07

On the contrary, "self-driving cat" got my attention and I decided to see what was up here. I then went ahead and voted. If it was named correctly, I may not have visited.

I like cats. I'd pay quite a bit for a self driving one that I could ride without being thrown off.

BigBrother · 2012-10-15, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd_barnes

On the contrary, "self-driving cat" got my attention and I decided to see what was up here. I then went ahead and voted. If it was named correctly, I may not have visited.

I like cats. I'd pay quite a bit for a self driving one that I could ride without being thrown off.

I hate cats, but not as much as mods changing titles.

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for an autonomous car?
Nothing more than the price a regular car.	2	11.76%
Up to 10% more.	2	11.76%
10% to 25% more.	5	29.41%
25% to 50% more.	2	11.76%
50% to 100% more.	1	5.88%
>100% more.	0	0%
I don't need an autonomous car.	5	29.41%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

2012-10-06, 22:07	#1
ixfd64 Bemusing Prompter "Danny" Dec 2002 California 5·17·29 Posts	How much would you pay for a self-driving car It seems that self-driving cars are a hot subject these days. An autonomous vehicle would undoubtedly be quite useful. Of course, they'll probably also be a bit expensive - at least at first. So I'm just curious: how much would you be willing to pay for one, relative to a non-self-driving car of the same type? Me? I personally wouldn't spend more than 25% extra. Last fiddled with by ixfd64 on 2012-10-06 at 22:11

2012-10-07, 00:55	#3
retina Undefined "The unspeakable one" Jun 2006 My evil lair 1100100110001₂ Posts	I would pay more for other people to have self driving vehicles but I wouldn't pay to own one myself. Getting those damn arrogant drivers into respectful and sane autonomous cars would be a good thing to improve the riding conditions for cyclists. Yes, I know that the readers of this forum are not damn arrogant drivers. But those other people that are D.A.D.s spoil it for everyone else. Last fiddled with by retina on 2012-10-07 at 00:56

2012-10-07, 18:51	#8
Stargate38 "Daniel Jackson" May 2011 14285714285714285714 701 Posts	They need to be cheaper than normal cars. I wouldn't pay any more money then I would on a normal car (ie. Ford Explorer). Actually, I would hope they were cheaper than normal cars. @United Kingdom: Stop making people pay the "road tax"! Last fiddled with by Stargate38 on 2012-10-07 at 18:52 Reason: Title

2012-10-14, 16:40	#9
ixfd64 Bemusing Prompter "Danny" Dec 2002 California 2465₁₀ Posts	The title of the thread should be "How much would you pay for a self-driving car?" Could someone please change it back? Thanks! Last fiddled with by ixfd64 on 2012-10-14 at 16:41

2012-10-06, 22:15	#2
chappy "Jeff" Feb 2012 St. Louis, Missouri, USA 13×89 Posts	How long till George and the gang have my Johnny-cab running LL's when I'm not commuting?

2012-10-07, 08:06	#4
LaurV Romulan Interpreter "name field" Jun 2011 Thailand 7·1,423 Posts	Say you buy it to ~~drive~~ own it few years, it should not be more expensive then buying a normal car and employ a driver, eventually two, so one would be always available :D In some parts of the world that should be quite cheap... Otherwise I am with retina here: putting some guys I know behind a no-wheel and no-pedals board would considerably increase the the safety of the traffic participants and my driving confidence too...

2012-10-07, 11:57	#5
jasonp Tribal Bullet Oct 2004 5×709 Posts	As long as buying such a car is voluntary, why would aggressive drivers be interested in an autonomous vehicle? Because they're sorry for the way they drive?

2012-10-07, 15:52	#7
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 3270₁₀ Posts	There are many situations on the road where driver-to-driver communication is vital, and not just with the normal flashing indicators, flashing headlights and horn. In a congested situation it can be important to indicate to another road user what they should do rather than what you are intending to do - for example, if they are standing in the way and you need them to go first to resolve the situation even though under the normal traffic rules you would have right of way. (Flashing the headlights is not the correct signal in this case, despite its frequent use as such!) It isn't clear to me how self-driving vehicles interact with human drivers in these situations. If all vehicles on the road were self-driving and communicated using data channels, there would be no problem... but we're not there yet! However, perhaps I should be less cynical. I have no experience of these new self-driving vehicles because they are not permitted on the public roads here or, as far as I know, anywhere in Europe. So perhaps they do cope with these situations adequately - it's just that I can't see how they would.

2012-10-15, 07:07	#10
gd_barnes May 2007 Kansas; USA 10,711 Posts	On the contrary, "self-driving cat" got my attention and I decided to see what was up here. I then went ahead and voted. If it was named correctly, I may not have visited. I like cats. I'd pay quite a bit for a self driving one that I could ride without being thrown off.

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