“ ... One that you can simply tap on the ignition switch on some models and it turns it off with just a key in the ignition. ... “

Pretty simple really, diesels cost a LOT more to build, hence more to put into a vehicle.

Oh, I agree with your assessment - that’s why I said he’s partially right.

He’s a little bit right though.

You could, actually understand the issue, you know.

That 150 number is a red herring, though.

Yeah, I’m an engineer at a supplier so I HAD to find out what the deal was with the switches.

The ignition switch issue has nothing to do with durability.

Sounds like this is another of the ‘let’s continue to try some stupid lame-ass attempts to sue’ until we get to where there is an actual, reasonable case being presented.

Yes, count on it. The pressure in the booster is maintained until needed - do you think that parasitic losses would be OK from continuously adding pressure while driving? Nope.

Nonsense - the X3 and SRX were direct competitors AND in the same size class and no, the SRX did not get ‘cheaper’.

Oh Andrew, Andrew, Andrew - you’re stretching so hard to find stuff to bitch about that you make shit up now, eh?

“ ... so your FWD based crossovers being a better seller falls flat ... “

Yep, you’re hallucinating, or maybe it’s one of those pictures that if you stare at it long enough it morphs into a different image? :-)

Yep

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha - um, no.

Go back, back in time .... you there?

“ But I still feel like the “slide your finger across a glossy black plane”-style volume controls are frustratingly vague compared to a traditional knob. Sure looks classy though. “

That’s just your Toyota bias talking with no basis in reality- so why did Toyota keep building so many engines where the water jacket was too thin, resulting in coking the oil?

Nah, the new Volt is selling well and the Bolt will easily pass the volume of the Model 3, the Volt and the Leaf.