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The race is on. No one seems to want a car anymore. They want a coffee-maker on wheels. They want to read the paper, sip their latte, and surf the net while driving. So, makers are loading the cars with more and more junk. Junk that breaks all the time.
Cripes, look at the PC you're reading this on. Can you imagine if cars were as unreliable? PC's have had years and years of R&D on basically the same set of components, but it's still a huge cluster-f%^k.
I don't want the COMAND run the windows. I don't want the cruise control tied into the fuel pump and tire pressure monitor.
Seven speed automatic trannies? They are just getting the five speed right. I'd trade the new seven speed for an Air Mass Meter that lasts 10 years.
I do find it beyond funny that a new $60,000 C320 does not come with a CD player.
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