Best/Worst Car Options

[ricka]

After driving a basic loaner yesterday I decided there are several car options that I must have to enhance my driving experience. It was actually deflating driving the loaner and couldn't wait to get my ride back. Getting high-maintenance in my old age...

Also some that I don't or not sure.

Best (Not necessarily in order)

Satellite Radio (good to get artist names to download later)
Navigation (helped me countless times)
Larger rims/wheels
Leather interior
Power adjusted seats
Upgraded radio/speakers
Heated seats (would love cooling ones too)
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Power Moonroof
Power rear window sunshade (greatly helps in summer)
Tinted windows
Bluetooth
Bi-Xenon headlamps (what a difference in brightness at night!)
Folding down rear seats
All-wheel drive
Homelink (for garage door)
Ambient interior lighting (looks cool and does come in handy)

Don't need

Keyless entry and start
CD changer (hardly use since getting Satellite)
Rear view camera (probably good on SUV)
Heated steering wheel
Lane assist warning or notifier when driving too close
Paddle shifters on steering wheel (drive in S mode when feeling frisky)
Voice recognition

Not sure

Adjustable suspension (never had it so don't know)
Ipod interface (listen to it enough at the gym)

[builthatch]

Originally Posted by ricka

Don't need

Keyless entry and start

don't need keyless entry? i certainly would want that no matter what considering how convenient and common it is!

[matt@autogeek.net]

If it has a powerful engine, a grabby clutch, a GOOD shifter/manual tranny, A/C, and a decent sound system, I'm happy. Power steering, brakes, windows, locks and keyless entry are a plus too, LOL.

In all honesty, air conditioned seats, backup camera, heated steering wheel, navigation etc do nothing for me...and that is why I don't drive a luxury car. I can't understand why people who don't travel use navigation. It's safe to say that most people know their areas fairly well...I have never gotten lost but I'm pretty good with directions. My .02.

[ricka]

Originally Posted by builthatch

don't need keyless entry? i certainly would want that no matter what considering how convenient and common it is!

used it several times on my wife's car. just seems like a waste. still have to open the door latch and the keyfob already automatically unlocks the door...

probably should be more specific--options i'm willing to pay for versus just fine living without it--and the cost

these are items i've used and loved having is all...the very basics would be (besides the typical a/c) bluetooth, satellite, moonroof and leather. those are definitely MUST HAVES--oh and memory for the driving position. nothing makes me crazier than having to readjust the seat after someone else has driven it

[builthatch]

Originally Posted by ricka

used it several times on my wife's car. just seems like a waste. still have to open the door latch and the keyfob already automatically unlocks the door...

isn't the bold text considered keyless entry?

hmm, im might be misunderstanding your definition of keyless entry then. to me, keyless entry typically means you can use a fob to automatically unlock a door to get in. you don't need a key to manually unlock the door.

[ricka]

keyless is walking up to the car with fob in your pocket. it automatically unlocks the door when you touch the door handle and you then press a button to start the engine...at least that's what i was referring to.

[builthatch]

Originally Posted by ricka

keyless is walking up to the car with fob in your pocket. it automatically unlocks the door when you touch the door handle and you then press a button to start the engine...at least that's what i was referring to.

i-key! intelligent key ; )

of advanced key, blah blah

we live in a world of sematics!

[amy5732]

In Texas I would think remote start in summer would be nice. Here in Iowa when it was -20 below last winter a remote start was almost a necessity.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I had a HUD (Heads Up Display) in my last two Vettes, and I love it. I think more manufacturers should put the guages on glass in common site of driver, heck I dont even look down to change radio/cd on the new Vettes HUD. Keyless entry a must ....push button start, a true gimmic.

[Surfer]

manual transmission, big engine, 4 wheels, body, seats and I'm set