Favorite Car Features by Brand (Model)
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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...
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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-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.
-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.
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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
- 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.
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 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.
-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.