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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
So will we reach a point of ala carte ordering ? Let's say for discussion purposes you only want a vehicle with fuel injection, AC , power windows/mirrors and ABS/traction control . That's it . No infotainment no lane assistance etc etc .
Will we be able to order a basic model ? Or is a stripped down model no longer available because the masses want the bells and whistles ?
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Nope. Much of the gadgets only S class Mercedes came with are now required by the US DOT. Backup cameras, tire pressure monitors, airbags everywhere, ABS, traction control, and I believe even lane departure is required.
My 85 911 will happily start up while in gear. The drivers of the 1980s had to have brains. With lots of idiots starting cars while in gear, now it is required to press on the brake pedal and have it in neutral or park to start. Idiots that never look at tire pressures caused the mandate for tire pressure monitors.