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Old 11-01-2011, 11:30 AM
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Doors that unlock when you pull on the inside door handle - Ford Mustang
Old 11-01-2011, 11:54 AM
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No use for me, but I had a Jaguar with a "Purse Hook" so my wife could hang her purse up while in the car
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dude most of these features being mentioned are available on a wide variety of cars...
so I guess I'll add to the fire by not sticking to brand-specifics.
These are things I like and are mostly available on a wide variety of cars.

-true keyless operation (like BMWs comfort access, my lex has it too, most luxury cars have it as an option)
-streaming pandora thru bluetooth connection w/ your phone
-onstar/similar
-Hard Drive to store your music on
-Our bimmer will rip a CD while in your cd player and store to the hard drive, and download the song titles over the satellite connection...sick. It will also rip it off the radio.
-Adjustable width seats (our 335).
-Adjustable top half of backrest...independent of the main backrest control. Allows you to have the headrest actually lean forward enough to support your head...it's on the 5 series and I'm assuming some other high end cars. For someone w/ deep shoulder blades like myself, this is the ONLY way to get truly comfortable in a car seat.
-cockpit adjustable dampers/other settings
-TPMS that actually shows tire pressure numbers
-ventilated seats
-flip-up headlights...lol...so 80s but I love that $hit
-drop-in oil filters
-adaptive headlights...on almost everything now
-remote start...or preprogrammed ventilation (BMW will turn the car on at a specific time and air out the cabin)
-remote that rolls down windows/sunroof
-parking sensors & camera
-radar based cruise control...great for long trips when you need a rabbit

god the list could go on...
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ROFL. I loved the pop up headlights.
i remember when i was kid seeing the vette lights flip around..
thought it was the coolest thing ever
Old 11-01-2011, 12:12 PM
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.Flip up head lights

.Speedo warning ring

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engine start button. It was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I remember turning the key and pressing the button, nothing. Forgot to push in the clutch.
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Originally Posted by dombey
-streaming pandora thru bluetooth connection w/ your phone
-Hard Drive to store your music on
-Our bimmer will rip a CD while in your cd player and store to the hard drive, and download the song titles over the satellite connection...sick. It will also rip it off the radio.
Is this stuff all on your 11 335d? My 335 has none of that stuff. I still can't understand why most cars with bluetooth can't stream stereo sound from the phone to the car stereo.
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1) Laser-guided cruise control: while in cruise, if you approach a slower car, it automatically slows you down, then speeds you back up to speed once you pass them.
- Infiniti

2) Ball warmer/cool: a vent under the steering wheel that could be adjusted to point towards your naughty bits.
- Supra

3) Lane change signal: half-press on the turn signal stalk and it blinks 3 times.
- Ford (sucks, but it has it), most german made vehicles.



Regarding auto headlamps... pre-2012 GTR's don't have this feature
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Some of these may be dated but and I'm certain the listed make isn't the only one to do it

GM: Cruise that bumps 1mph with a touch of + or -
GM: Radio stays on after you turn the car off until you open the door.

Ford: Keyless touchpad on the door. Now you can lock your keys in the car when you go biking.
Ford: For the rentals, an arrow that indicates which side the gas cap it on when you are looking at the gas gauge.

Toyota: That vent under the steering wheel, the crotch vent.

BMW: The analog mileage gauge. Mostly useless but I like it anyway.

SAAB: Night panel that blanks gauges and displays other than the speedo.

GM, BMW, others: Heads up display.
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Originally Posted by dombey' timestamp='1320177256' post='21119667
-streaming pandora thru bluetooth connection w/ your phone
-Hard Drive to store your music on
-Our bimmer will rip a CD while in your cd player and store to the hard drive, and download the song titles over the satellite connection...sick. It will also rip it off the radio.
Is this stuff all on your 11 335d? My 335 has none of that stuff. I still can't understand why most cars with bluetooth can't stream stereo sound from the phone to the car stereo.
I don't think it will stream music via bluetooth (there is no interface that I've come across yet. It's the wife's car so I'm not 100% familiar with it yet...we just got it). The hard drive and ripping/recording ability yes.


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