WHO'd You Rather? Would You Rather Have A More Tech-Enabled Vehicle Or A Better Driving One?

This is an argument I hate to make. But, it seems this is the direction we're heading.

Painting broad strokes here, it seems that technology enables all of us to live better, more well-rounded lives. For many of us, it's hard to imagine living with LESS technology rather than more. And in the world of automobiles, technology has taken products by storm.

THINK: In recent years the dizzying additions to vehicles has been incomprehensible with the development of engine management systems, infotainment systems that use a variety of controls — and now gestures — and now dual-clutch gearboxes. But to be honest, I think that there's something to be said for simple vehicles that place purity above all else.

Essentially, what I am asking is "Does technology make a worse-driving vehicle?"

You can attribute invasive traction control, four wheel steering, electric power-assisted steering, and much more to this. Whether or not the answer to the above is yes or no, I think we have to ask ourselves the following:

WHICH would YOU rather have? A more tech-enabled vehicle that will do more for you and have the latest technology OR a vehicle that is back-to-basics and a better driver's car?

What say you, Spies?

2ndbimmer - 11/14/2015 10:36:54 AM

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Are you kidding? My friend has a new loaded Camry and complains every time we get in to my 335 wishing he had my car. It is not even close. His Camry nav is terrible and loves how my iDrive system works. Keep telling yourself this...
The RC is a brutal car. There is nothing good about it.

TomM - 11/13/2015 8:02:46 AM

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There are some Tech items that I consider to be really helpful - and others I consider to be money I would not spend. I really like a rear view camera - especially in cars where you cannot see out the back well - for parking. However - adaptive speed control and lane warnings are not something I would pay for if I did not have to. I do not take phone calls in my car when it is moving -I will stop at the nearest rest stop or exit or parking place to return messages. Even hands free - I find phone conversation not compatible with keeping my senses on the road.

But - I do want anti-lock brakes - a good radio - heater(once even they were optional) - and a number of items like intermittent wipers are nice too. So - My answer would be - SOmewhere in between. I do not all the latest do-das - but there are some I do.

MDarringer - 11/13/2015 8:44:31 AM

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I'd rather drive a well-designed car with very little tech than a piece of rolling software like a GTR or a 911.

I am not much of a fan of the nanny state.

Holydude - 11/13/2015 1:07:17 PM

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Don't worry my little puppies, the trend is going towards BOTH. In the near future, cars will continue to have better driveability, but will have increasing tech assistance when you don't feel like driving.

2ndbimmer - 11/14/2015 10:38:53 AM

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The only thing I need tech wise is Bluetooth and a USB port and the only thing I want tech wise is head up display. The rest I don't care about. That is why I love my BMW. My wife loves the technology of her X5 and I love my rear wheel drive 335 M Sport that is all sport and very little gadgets. BMW at least lets you choose to go techy, sporty or both.