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Some general observations ... Cars are more accessible than ever before. There are many many people that are not comfortable driving and then those that think of it as a waste of time. This view is based on talking to folks and observing behavior of drivers on the road. For example, the other day I saw a guy holding a phone in the left hand and doughnut in the right hand on the hwy driving 45 in a 55 mph. I pull up next to him and he did not realize that I was there next to him for at least 2 mins. There weren't cars behind me so I thought let me see if he is observant.
Most cars these days are nothing more but appliances, like a dishwasher. Many people buy them because they have to go from point A to point B but would prefer not to drive at all.
Enthusiasts are very small % and can't buy enough manuals to support OEM decision to develop and certify manual cars.
Again, cheap cars are like legos built by robots and last only a few years.
The hand built high end models were/are not accessible to many and usually folks that have means to buy them aren't enthusiasts.
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