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Paul P. @ Dec 1st 2007 5:36PM
It's amazing how complicated cars are getting. It's going to get to the point where they can do everything, but drive.
I wish I could still order a car with roll up windows, manual locks, no A/C, no sun roof, no radio, no nothing.
Ordering it that way would reduce weight (which will help performance and fuel economy), it would cost less, it would make for a very reliable vehicle, and it would help to keep the driver focused on the road (instead of on their nav system/radio/phone/climate control/ect).
I mean, do we really need half the stuff we can get in cars now, especially if getting rid of some features would offer a significant increase in all-around performance? Most people I know can't figure out all of the features available in their car anyway, never mind use them all on a regular basis.
I'm not saying don't offer luxury features, I'm just saying we need to bring back the stripped out models too. Not just on a little roadster like the Honda S2K-CR either.
James Sonne @ Dec 1st 2007 6:03PM
Shop for a Corolla, Versa, or Hyundai recently?
RP @ Dec 1st 2007 10:01PM
Yeah, just wait 'til the Microsoft WinCE "Sync" stereo, or iDrive, begins a DOS (Denial of Service) attack and flooding the IP network, and stops the drive-by-wire throttle from talking to the engine, or the ECU can't modulate the ABS.
Dario @ Dec 3rd 2007 12:11PM
You can get a Hyundai Accent with no power windows, locks, sunroof, radio or A/C - MSRP is under $11k. Same for the Elantra, except it comes with power windows and locks standard. Good luck finding those on the lot though.