TCBronson
Elio Addict
Sooo back on standard equipment and options, I would have thought everyone would want cruise control as standard equipment. I am anxious to see at what price they will make that option available.
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Standard Equipment And Options
- Thread starter Scott Berridge
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John-b-gone
Elio Addict
Maybe if they add another $50 to an option that everybody wants (auto trans) they could include cruise control as standard.
WilliamH
Elio Addict
I really don't think it is reasonable to add a premium to an already high priced option so that everyone can have a nice to have option. If you want cruise control, pay for it. Don't expect someone else to pay for it.
[full disclosure -- I don't want AMT at any price, but I don't think those that do want it should pay more so that I can have cruise control on my manual for free.]
Only around 10% of vehicles made in North America now have manual transmissions. That number is expected to keep shrinking, according to IHS Automotive Consultants. Only 3-5% of cars purchased have manual transmissions. Perhaps EM could save considerably on inventory cost and lower the manufacturing cost by offering the auto trans only with a manual upgrade option.
I prefer a manual too because I like to drive a car, however, at some point in time you are unable to do so. Break a leg, etc.
I prefer a manual too because I like to drive a car, however, at some point in time you are unable to do so. Break a leg, etc.
I am soooo out of touch. I didn't think having cruise control on a manual was even possible.
Why wouldn't it? If you put in the clutch, it disengages; so you wait till you're in top gear, then set it.
Like I said, "out of touch". I haven't driven a manual since 1988. Cruise control for me was listening to the tone of the engine and making sure the pitch didn't change.
One more kick at this dead horse, and then I'll move on. I found a photo of a Flying Tiger, and it struck me that if the wrap were limited to the snarl, you could use it on a black ELIO with the personalized plate, "SHARK".
Silas Sunday did a Photoshop of one of these on an Elio, it looks really good.Like I said, "out of touch". I haven't driven a manual since 1988. Cruise control for me was listening to the tone of the engine and making sure the pitch didn't change.
One more kick at this dead horse, and then I'll move on. I found a photo of a Flying Tiger, and it struck me that if the wrap were limited to the snarl, you could use it on a black ELIO with the personalized plate, "SHARK".
"One more kick at this dead horse" dude, you're 5 years younger than me; if you're a dead horse, I've really got problems then.
RUCRAYZE
Elio Addict
good 2 c u back
WilliamH
Elio Addict
Like I said, "out of touch". I haven't driven a manual since 1988. Cruise control for me was listening to the tone of the engine and making sure the pitch didn't change.
One more kick at this dead horse, and then I'll move on. I found a photo of a Flying Tiger, and it struck me that if the wrap were limited to the snarl, you could use it on a black ELIO with the personalized plate, "SHARK".
Why should anyone be critical of you because you are not familiar with the inner workings of cruise control?
Sounds like you learned something new today, so how can that be anything but a good day?