Re: [DML] Re: Clusters

[Andrew <aos+yahoo@xxxx>]

On Tue, 28 Oct 2003, M. P. Olans wrote:

> How can you check your analog gauges without looking away from the
> road? You said, "People prefer to be able to tell things like engine
> speed and vehicle speed to a first approximation without having to look
> away from the road. Digital gauges make this pretty difficult."

You quoted me. I said, "to a first approximation." Easily done with 
peripheral vision.

> Why not take out a DeLorean with a digital gauge package and try it for
> yourself before putting them down with inaccurate comments?

Chill out, Matthew. You're taking this very personally. I said nothing
to malign the digital display. I merely said that most people prefer
analog displays because they find them easier to read without taking their
concentration off the road. This is not my opinion. This is the general 
consensus of car buyers, and has been for a long time. Your mileage may 
vary. If you like digital gauges, that's great. I'm glad for anything 
that makes you happy with your car.

> I read your post a few times wondering where you got your information
> before I realized it was just an opinion-and an unfounded one at that
> since you've not driven my car.

Your car isn't the only car in the world with a digital cluster. I've
driven an '80s Vette, an '80s Suburu GL10 wagon, and several newer GM
products, all with digital gauges, and my preference is for analog. This
is not an "unfounded opinion."

> I agree, digital is not the way to go for everyone, but it's personal
> preference that counts.

No argument here.

-andrew