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Originally Posted by SH@UN
People like me hate the start/stop because we KNOW it won't last. It wall cause other mechanical problems over time. If you only plan on keeping the car 2-3 years, then it's probably fine. I keep a car atleast 10 years, so no thank you, not for me.
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People had this concern with the G1 Insight when it first came out. The logic was that frequent engine stops would allow the oil to drain out and temperature to briefly drop. However, over the last 17 years, the engines in these cars have proven extremely reliable, with plenty of examples lasting over half a million miles without a rebuild, and some far more than that.
The only thing I can think of that would see wear would be the starter, which is easy enough to replace and probably paid for several times over by the fuel saved.