2017 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost
Looking at a new 2017 or a new 2016. The 2017 has the 10 speed and the Ecoboost has more power and torque. However, the 2017 has the start stop standard which will likely be annoying? Any other maj...
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ugh wrote:rhagfo wrote:austingta wrote:
I've rented cars with it for a few years. I like all that stuff. It is the future.
Well I will disagree with that! Currently renting an Opal diesel manual here in Ireland and most annoying feature I have seen.
I don't sit at a light with the clutch depressed, so release clutch and engine "shuts off" starts when clutch is depressed, and really not ready when I have transmission in gear and releasing again! :M
You are comparing apple and orange.
Well less responsive throttle response can be very dangerous!
It may be fine in normal city driving, but crossing a highway not so much!
Yes, I do understand the concept and reason, I see a wrongful lawsuit in some car makers future because of this feature.
We have already seen deaths due to people not turning off their engines when parking in the garage!
