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this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2025
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I'm genuinely confused as to why you would prefer an electronic door opener. Is it just a gimmick for aesthetics? I've heard that it's to allow for frameless doors (in which it's better to open the window a bit before opening the door), but I've been in multiple cars that did that with a mechanical handle just fine, by simply adding a switch to that mechanical handle. It seems so stupid on so many levels: cost, reliability, repairability, and - chiefly - safety.
my 1997 honda has frameless doors without needing an electronic door opener, or rolling the window down 🤷
I think it puts some stress on the window, especially if you slam the door shut with too much force. I don't know how often this actually becomes a problem though, and in any case - you don't need an electronic door opener regardless.