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  1. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    #2 Zillon, Nov 25, 2015
    I have a customer who bought a Roadster from me... wrecked his Tesla into a pole because he was too busy playing with the monstrous touch screen.

    YMMV.
     
  2. Nathan

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    #6 Nathan, Nov 25, 2015
    It's like this was written for you Chuck

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il1Byvn_vMA"]Joe Walsh - Analog Man (Live) - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #7 Belhaven, Nov 25, 2015
    For a driver accustomed to their vehicle - knobs and switches provide tactile indicators that can be used without taking your eyes off the road... touchscreens on the other hand REQUIRE taking your eyes of the road.

    bad move.
     
  4. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Nov 25, 2015
    As far as I'm concerned there is no need for all this touch screen stuff...

    With all of the distractions that occur with day to day driving, the last thing that needs to be added is another distraction....

    Crikey.... The next hairball idea that someone will come along with would be a cappuccino / espresso machine....

    Wait.... Wut????

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    #4 DneprDave, Nov 25, 2015
    My Garmin GPS touch screen is distracting enough, it even warns not to use it when the car is in motion.

    I wouldn't buy a car with a touch screen that worked while the car was in motion.
     
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    #5 Crashton, Nov 25, 2015
    When I bought my GTI one of the must haves was NO damn touch screen carp. I'm an analog guy living in a digital world. As time goes by it will be impossible to not get a touch-o-matic car. :(
     
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    #8 Nathan, Nov 25, 2015