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Originally Posted by Ddreder
If you read the whole thing you would have noticed my homage to this concept.. Same reason power steering was invented. Conveniences. The problem is that cars are going to become so convenient that we will be able to just plop down in them and think about where we want to go and the car will take us there. While this idea is cool it will probably end up killing off the cars that a lot of us love to drive. The FR-S of 2025 will probably drive itself spiritedly and everyone will want one..  |
I did read the whole post, and yes, I did, somewhat, take that small quote out of context. And I did iut on purpose. I really wasn't aiming my comment at you, but the quote was such a perfect vehicle for me to lead into my snarky remark about the whole "man machine connection" mentality that is winding through this thread.
BTW, my FRS is a manual, and I have continously owned at least one manual car for 60 years. My DD for over 25 years has been a series of compact pickups, all manuals. My '11 Taco is the first auto tranny truck I have ever owned.
I drive manuals just because I like it. I have no illusions that they are "better". And I really do like electric starters!
