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Regulations requiring added tech in performance vehicles often create frustration for consumers. Features like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and speed warnings have become mandatory, detracting from the sheer enjoyment of driving. This oversight by manufacturers, who once focused solely on performance, now leads to a disconnect between what drivers wish to experience and what is offered. The reaction from enthusiasts has been to turn off these systems or opt out of new car purchases altogether.
With threats of vulnerabilities such as hacking in today's tech-heavy cars, it's no surprise that many longtime buyers have become disenchanted with the newer options in the market.