In 2005 my wife and I had the opportunity to purchase a brand-new car. When I drove the new car home I realized one thing right away, it was quiet inside and I didn't have to crank the windows down.

Come on, who doesn't like power windows? We all love them so much that they are pretty much standard on any new car. What's not to like about them? Push a button and the window goes up or down all by ...

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