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Originally Posted by TheStanman
EPS has replaced hydraulic for 2 main reasons - fuel economy and driver assistance systems. First is needed because of govt regulations, second is because consumers truly do expect it.
As discussed, the issue is not hydraulic vs EPS. BMW consciously chooses to remove feel from their EPS. They could have done the same thing with a hydraulic rack.
When I drive older hydraulic racks now, I do think we've romanticized our memory of them somewhat. I generally prefer a good modern EPS to an older hydraulic rack.
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I still prefer hydraulic but understand its no longer justifiable for any manufacturer (I think only McLaren still uses it). I've complained a lot about EPS over the years how it certainly has some benefits. It is the reason why Alfa has been able to attain the insanely quick steering they've been able to.
Porsche's EPS feels closest to hydraulic in my opinion. Back to back you'll notice the difference, but otherwise you get used to their EPS very fast and it feels very natural.