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      09-28-2012, 03:25 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by eezzee View Post
Not sure why its such a pain, especially in the auto. All one has to do is lift foot off the brake to start. Only use it at traffic lights. Can modulate pressure on the brake when you don't wish it to operate eg at roundabouts. It's main bonus is one doesn't hear the noisy diesel engine at standstill.
It is not a pain (I never said that), I just do not like it...I think it is all a marketing gimick. Also, I am not convinced that it is OK for the engine to switch on and off all the time. As for the diesel noise....I have petrol.
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