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A few years ago a manual could really help to fine tune car performance, but a modern automatic transmission is just superior to anyone switching gears. Especially if you have a strong motor with a high torque that can polish any slip clutch in a second.

I would really like a modern car without shitty media systems. A desktop PC with mouse and keyboard would be awesome, directly attached to any sensor periphery and the coffee machine of course.

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Oh, totally agree. It’s not a performance thing for me. I don’t have a fancy car, just enjoy the activity.

I mostly envy the nav on my wife’s Apple Car Play. Otherwise it’s just a running map and an album art display.

We use Waze for interstate travel and Google Maps for local. It’s nicer than a “nav package” or my phone holder. Otherwise, I’m happy with whatever let’s me listen to my tunes and podcasts.

But I don’t need it that much. My little car is mostly for in town. We always use the van for trips.

I do love a good minivan. I’m not ashamed :)

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