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New R32 vs. A3 S-line

I agree. I have 3 brothers like those you describe. I'd rather listen to the car, get to know it and have a love affair with it.
A good drive and I am pumped.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Brad Sterling [mailto:bgsterling@bluebottle.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 09:13 PM
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: RE: New R32 vs. A3 S-line
>
><snip Dan> 
>It's the future! A computer can manage the clutch better and faster than
>99.9% of the people including racing drivers.
><end snip>
>
>(exiting lurk mode, maybe with a small rant...) You're right. It is the
>future. It's also a shame. Just because a computer is more efficient, does
>it make it a better? A computer can also pace better than 99.9% of people
>(adaptive cruise control). A computer can also brake better than 99.9% of
>people (Mercedes Active Brake Assist, ABS). Hell, a computer can also
>parallel park better than 99.9% of people (Lexus LS 640 L). Put it all
>together and you've got a very efficient vehicle. But driving is supposed
>to be participatory, not passive. Drivers should be encouraged to increase
>their skill level and become better drivers. Cars should not be dumbed down
>so that people lacking the proper skill or attention span are merely
>adequate on the road. I'm not saying that Dan or anyone on the list is one
>of those people. It's just a shame to watch cars and trucks turn into
>non-interactive appliances like toasters and refrigerators.
>
>That's my opinion, for what it's worth. Sorry, if it's a rant. This just
>touched a nerve. (returning to lurk mode...)
>
>-Brad
>'86 Scirocco 16v
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