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I don’t live in the Alps and I don’t know about anyone else but I’d rather wear out the brake pads (relatively cheap) than the clutch or gearbox (relative not cheap). Also my automatic has a low gear mode.
Whenever anyone tells me about engine braking, having more control over the car or being able to accelerate better, I can’t help hearing it said in Jeremy Clarksons voice.