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Originally Posted by niky
I'll disagree, for the most part about automatics. They can be made to meet emissions testing much more easily due to the free pass the EPA gives them in terms of shift points, but in the real world, automatics still don't quite match manuals with good drivers, especially in traffic.
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I think in terms of exhaust emissions it's easier to mask hanging the throttle open (or the equivalent of) during an on-off transition in a car with a TC. Fair comment about the real world fuel consumption though.
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Originally Posted by 101Volts
And I speak from liking of a 1984 Caprice Classic which I drive which has Manual windows, Manual locks and frozen up A/C so that's part of where I'm coming from.
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There is a certain appeal to simplicity. I get that. Some things (some) cars are fitted with these days
are ridiculous - like motors for closing the door or trunk so they don't have to be shut with any force. Motors for adjusting seating and steering wheel position (with memory, for multiple drivers) are a bit easier to justify but still borderline.
It's hard to argue against the convenience of being able to unlock doors remotely and wind down and up a window with a single button press (like at parking lot boom gates) though.
In some parts of the world A/C is almost a necessity and can be justified on safety grounds, as reducing the stress on a driver thus aiding concentration.