While I see the benefits of technological advancement in vehicles, I wont own a late model vehicle because if it. It even annoys me when the doors lock automatically. Working at a Gm dealer for many years I can tell you 80 percent of what I see come in was electrical in nature. Always some "convenience" that doesnt work correctly.
Line pressure shift worked fine for many, many years but now we involve a computer in even the basic shift mechanism itself. We have done away with mechanical door locks and ignition swithes...manual controls are a thing of the past so whether or not you get to leave a red light or parking lot is decided by one of up to 6 computers and many relays and switches and there is no "manual override" option to be had. Dead battery? call a tow truck, you cant even open the door.
