When they were first introduced, they we optional and choosing them cost extra. Over the years they were integrated into all models and everyone had to suddenly pay extra. Zero choice.
To be fair, that’s exactly how economies of scale and market demand works. Given the preferences of most customers, it probably costs more to make it manual than electric today.
What do you have against electric windows and locks?
When they were first introduced, they we optional and choosing them cost extra. Over the years they were integrated into all models and everyone had to suddenly pay extra. Zero choice.
To be fair, that’s exactly how economies of scale and market demand works. Given the preferences of most customers, it probably costs more to make it manual than electric today.